When we read the Scriptures as Jesus taught his disciples to read the Scriptures, we cannot miss the centrality of the Kingdom of God and all that it entails.

Before moving on to address correct doctrine, the Apostle Paul's own apostolic ministry is detailed as an essential part of his defense of the Gospel.

As Paul defends the Gospel that he preaches to the Galatian church he does not defend his own reputation nor give his personal testimony.

Luke goes to great lengths to show the objective reality of Christ's resurrection to his readers.

The Apostle Paul sternly warns the church about the dangers of apostasy as well as the divine condemnation that awaits those who would teach and lead others away from the faith.

Galatians is written to all who know and believe the Gospel of God’s grace, yet are more confident in what they have done for God instead of what God has done for them.

Paul teaches his readers to rejoice and find contentment in Christ, regardless of their current life situations.

God answers Israel's question, “Where is the God of justice?”

Resting in Christ does not lead to laziness or complacency, but instead energizes the believer to run for what is ahead.

The prophet Malachi addresses a distracted, impatient, and disappointed people who continue to wander away from the LORD and his promises.

Zechariah prophesies of a coming day when there will no longer be a distinction between the holy and the common.

God offers provision and protection for his people despite insurmountable odds.

Paul's own life is a testimony of the power of the Gospel in light of the ineffectualness of the Law to bring justification.

The Israelites were disappointed with the rebuilidng of the temple in light of the Solomonic temple's former glory.

Malachi displays the incredible love of the Lord for his people that will one day be revealed in full.

Paul reassures the Philippians of the pastoral care that surrounds them.

The tragedy of the exile was the separation of the people from their God which is overcome in the true temple Jesus Christ.

Zecheriah presents a vision of God's judgment and salvation that finds its ultimate fulfillment in both Christ's first and second advents.

The Apostle Paul encourages godly living through the example of Christ in the incarnation, yet never ceases to drive his readers to the finished work of Christ as the foundational reality.

The people of Israel are confronted with their covenantal failure and yet a future hope is held out for them to be fulfilled in Israel's Messiah.