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Book of
Matthew:
This book proves that Jesus of Nazareth is the
Christ the fulfilling of the promises to Abraham, that He’s the Son
of David, and that He’s the Messiah in the prophecies of the Old
Testament, the One spoken of by Moses (Deut.
18:15-22). The author of the book is Matthew (his Greek
name or Gentile name, it was common for the Jews to take a Greek
name which closely meant the same as there Hebrew name), the tax
collector who left his work to follow Jesus of Nazareth
(Matthew 9:9-13). Matthew means "gift of the Lord"
his Hebrew or Jewish name was Levi, which both the books of Mark and
Luke uses. Some so-called Bible scholars like to claim that Matthew
dependence on the gospel according to Mark makes his gospel come
into question as to who authored it and its date. This kind of logic
is beyond the range of rationality, and begins with a faulty premise
that all eyewitnesses of Christ ministry must have a complete
independent observation of His life. Yet, this is completely
erroneous thinking seeing that Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John all
seek to prove different aspects of the life of Jesus of Nazareth.
Book of
Mark:
This book proves that Jesus of Nazareth in Galilee is the One
sent to baptize us with the Holy Spirit and fire, performed many
miracles and sermons. Mark focus mostly on the events of Jesus
ministry, what He did during His ministry. And the suffering of
Jesus for man, just as we as Christians must also suffer as
followers of Christ Jesus. For all who seek to follow Christ will
suffer persecution (see Romans 8:17-18, Philippians 1:29, 1
Peter 2:19-21, 3:14 and 1 Peter 4:15-17). Mark also known,
as John Mark was a close associate of Peter, and cousin of Joseph a
Levite called Barnabas by the apostles, which means son of
encouragement (Acts 4:36-37). Barnabas also
traveled with Paul earlier in his ministry. Mark was also a helper
for both Barnabas and Paul in their earlier missions, and worked
primary with Barnabas after his breakup with Paul because of Mark’s
desertion from them while they were on a mission.
Book of Luke:
This book proves that Jesus of Nazareth is the One prophesied
about in Genesis 3. That Jesus of Galilee is the
Savior of not only the Jews, but of the Gentiles also. See Jesus’
genealogy by Luke showing His lineage from His human stepfather
Joseph all the way back to Adam the first man in Genesis, the father
of all living humans (Luke 3:23-37). Luke focuses
on the virgin birth of Jesus, and gives more detail information of
His life and ministry. Luke emphases Jesus’ relationship and concern
for the sinner, the poor, women, and the Gentiles in God’s plan of
salvation. Jesus is shown as the Son of "Man" meaning He is both God
and the Son of mankind. And was subjected to the same temptations as
all humans on this evil and adulterous planet.
Book of John:
This book proves that Jesus of Nazareth is the Son of the Living
God. As reported in John 20:30-31,
"Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of
His disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are
written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of
God, and that by believing you may have life in His name."
The author of the book is John, "the disciple whom
Jesus loved" (John 13:23, 19:26, 20:2, 21:7, 20, and
24). And this is that not only for us to believe, but to
continue to believe that Christ is the Son of God, and is God. John
takes us from the beginning where Jesus of Nazareth is the
"Word of God", showing that the Word created all
things. And then in verse 14 of the first chapter,
John tells us that the "Word became flesh and made His
dwelling among us".
Evangelist Ron Davis, a minister of Christ, of
the Kush Edifying Ministries, the author of these
messages, some were given in part on his Kush
Edifying Radio Ministry. Similar
messages maybe heard on radio station WJRO 1590AM / WLG
1370AM coming out of Glen Burnie / Baltimore,
Maryland area. Send your comments to Evangelist Ron
Davis, of the Kush Edifying Ministries.
The Kush Edifying Ministries
proclaims the whole counsel of God. This ministry believes in
the command of Jesus to His disciples in Matthew 10:7-8 "As
you go, preach this message: 'The kingdom of heaven is near.' Heal
the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out
demons. Freely you have received, freely give" (NIV).
Jesus
commands us to "freely" preach the word without demanding
that those preached to give you a tithe or tenth of their
earnings. "For if I do this willingly, I have a reward...That
in preaching the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without
expense [by
not demanding an offering from you], so that I may not abuse
my authority in the gospel." For if I do not receive an offering from
you, should I stop preaching the gospel to you? "Woe to me, if
I stop preaching the gospel... What then is my reward?" (See I
Corinthians 9:15-18).
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Evangelist Ron
Davis:
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