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The position of the Gospel according to Matthew as the first of the four gospels in the New Testament reflects both the view that it was the first to be written, a view that goes back to the late second century A.D., and the esteem in which it was held by the church; no other was so frequently quoted in the noncanonical literature of earliest Christianity. Although the majority of scholars now reject the opinion about the time of its composition, the high estimation of this work remains. The reason for that becomes clear upon study of the way in which Matthew presents his story of Jesus, the demands of Christian discipleship, and the breaking-in of the new and final age through the ministry but particularly through the death and resurrection of Jesus. The gospel begins with a narrative prologue, the first part of which is a genealogy of Jesus starting with Abraham, the father of Israel. Yet at the beginning of that genealogy Jesus is designated as “the son of David, the son of Abraham”. The kingly ancestor who lived about a thousand years after Abraham is named first, for this is the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Messiah, the royal anointed one. In the first of the episodes of the infancy narrative that follow the genealogy, the mystery of Jesus’ person is declared. He is conceived of a virgin by the power of the Spirit of God. The first of the gospel’s fulfillment citations, whose purpose it is to show that he was the one to whom the prophecies of Israel were pointing, occurs here: he shall be named Emmanuel, for in him God is with us. The announcement of the birth of this newborn king of the Jews greatly troubles not only King Herod but all Jerusalem, yet the Gentile magi are overjoyed to find him and offer him their homage and their gifts. Thus his ultimate rejection by the mass of his own people and his acceptance by the Gentile nations is foreshadowed. He must be taken to Egypt to escape the murderous plan of Herod. By his sojourn there and his subsequent return after the king’s death he relives the Exodus experience of Israel. The words of the Lord spoken through the prophet Hosea, “Out of Egypt I called my son,” are fulfilled in him; if Israel was God’s son, Jesus is so in a way far surpassing the dignity of that nation, as his marvelous birth and the unfolding of his story show. Back in the land of Israel, he must be taken to Nazareth in Galilee because of the danger to his life in Judea, where Herod’s son Archelaus is now ruling. The sufferings of Jesus in the infancy narrative anticipate those of his passion, and if his life is spared in spite of the dangers, it is because his destiny is finally to give it on the cross as “a ransom for many”. Thus the word of the angel will be fulfilled, “…he will save his people from their sins”. In Matthew begins his account of the ministry of Jesus, introducing it by the preparatory preaching of John the Baptist, the baptism of Jesus that culminates in God’s proclaiming him his “beloved Son”, and the temptation in which he proves his true sonship by his victory over the devil’s attempt to deflect him from the way of obedience to the Father. The central message of Jesus’ preaching is the coming of the kingdom of heaven and the need for repentance, a complete change of heart and conduct, on the part of those who are to receive this great gift of God Galilee is the setting for most of his ministry; he leaves there for Judea only and his ministry in Jerusalem, the goal of his journey, is limited to a few days. In this extensive material there are five great discourses of Jesus, each concluding with the formula “When Jesus finished these words” or one closely similar. These are an important structure of the gospel. In every case the discourse is preceded by a narrative section, each narrative and discourse together constituting a “book” of the gospel. The discourses are, respectively, the “Sermon on the Mount”, the missionary discourse, the parable discourse, the “church

Chastine Aphrodite Reign is the only member of the long-forgotten Wood Clan to enroll in a prestigious university known for its elemental users. While the major clans—Fire, Water, Air, Earth, and Dark—are admired and feared, the Wood Clan has faded into obscurity after hiding for over 50 years. Once a formidable power, their legacy has been overshadowed and forgotten. Determined to restore her clan’s former glory, Chastine faces derision and is labeled as a coward from a weaker clan. To reclaim their honor and erase their tarnished reputation, she must rise above and defeat the most powerful members of the major clans. Through sheer strength and determination, Chastine aims to prove the Wood Clan’s worth and return them to their rightful place among the strongest.

A 25-year-old young man finds himself lost in life after living in a ruthless society after his parents died years ago. In his last positive thought or... not? A System connects to him. He no longer has the will to live, discovers something to sustain himself and live a happier life, and who knows, create an empire or live disinterested in those around him...

Dirge Cresta, youngest brother of the two most powerful Alphas in the Shifter Federation, is thrilled with his life over two years after Hades’ death. He’s only missing one thing–a mate. Then, his ally wood elf Princess Thessalia shows up in his kingdom with her best friend to find a plant and make a potion that could allow them to travel more outside their sacred groves. Thessalia, however, isn't just there for the plant–she's fleeing a forced marriage by hiding out in the shifter lands, safe with the Crestas. Being hunted, she must hide as a shifter to find the plant–in just three weeks. As Thessalia and Dirge, with the help of the Crestas, try to find the plant, they discover a shocking plot that could threaten not only the wood elves' but also doom Dirge and Thessalia's budding romance. Will Dirge and Thessalia find the plant and find love as fated mates before it’s too late? The Alpha’s Little Brother Loves a Wood Elf by Amanda Madden, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Jennifer and her best friend Noah started their senior year in high school with a plan to have loads of fun. But some events of past comes back to haunt the residents of Evergreen Wood. Their friends start to get branded by an anonymous. Her friends become strangers. Everyone becomes a suspect. Everyone has motives. As days pass by, Jennifer faces some horrible truths. Will she find herself among friends again?

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This is Book 3 of the Third Keys sega and This focus on Matthew and his point of view and these events is between Apollo and Jeremy story but this explanation on why Matthew had gone to another world and what is this new power that he has inside of him but before all that he must learn about where he is at and figure out how to get back to where he was before traveling to this unknown place. Also, the art isn't my but if someone says anything then I will keep it up and that also goes for Book 2 too.

Not knowing he's real identity made him more of an innocent young boy than the beast everyone feared. How is he going to take the truth that he is no innocent boy but a beast that scares the entire city.

[DEAD FANFIC] Please read the Synopsis fully before reading the story. This is my first work and english is not my first language so please forgive the spelling and grammer mistakes. I'll try to correct as much as I can. I'm writing this for fun, so don't expect some great content or regular updates. It is practically going to be a wish fullfilment story. Also this will be a very smutty fic from chapter 11. The MC will use his women however he likes. There will be rough sex, public sex (only infront of women), humiliation, watersports etc. So if you don't like these don't read, I mean it as I am tired of all the complaints about it after the clear warnings. Also reviews & comments complaining about the MCs sexual preferences and fetishes will be deleted, you have been warned from the start of the story what it will contain. Also chapter 4 to 8 mainly contain a 8 year training arc. It's going to feel repetitive. You have been warned, so don't bitch about it.