"His Promise. Part 2"
Daniel Valles

READ Matthew 1:1

When we read the New Testament, we need to realize that the entire New Testament hinges on this verse and chapter. If Christ is not who He said He was, then the entire New Testament can be discarded as man's writings. God, however, qualified His statements, and gave us proofs so that we could be sure of the New Testament's testimony. Not only has Christ fulfilled the two greatest Old Testament prophecies, but He outlines the exact geneology as evidence. It is interesting that in Scripture, the Pharisees and religious leaders never debated His lineage.

When you read the New Testament, it may be good to quickly read Matthew 1:1 every now and then. Remind yourself that you are not reading just a ecclesiastical history book. You are reading the autobiography of our Creator, the record of His inffluence in lives, His desires for us, and so much more!

In conclusion, turn over and read Matthew 28:20, the last verse of the book. Jesus, speaking to His disciples, makes another great promise to His children. Just like He promises Abraham and David that He would come one day, now He is promising the disciples "I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world." Jesus Christ keeps His promises - in that we have hope. He starts out the New Testament reassuring us that He keeps His promises to generations. The New Testament ends in Revelation with a reassurance to us that He will keep His promises to us: "Surely I come quickly". Just like Abraham and David rested in His promises, so we too can rest and hope, while in this world, that Christ is coming back!