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Lydia of Philippi and the Background of Philippians: How a First Century Church Began
Before you read Philippians, you have to meet the people Paul was writing to. A businesswoman from Thyatira, a jailer with a sword in his hand, and a girl nobody bothered to ask about.
Matthew the Tax Collector: Why Jesus Chose a Traitor
Matthew collected tolls for a regime his own neighbors hated. Jesus walked up to his booth, said "Follow me," and then went home with him for dinner.
New Testament Study Resources: The Four Books I Reach for First
You don't need a seminary degree to read the New Testament well. You need a few good tools and the patience to slow down. These are the four I reach for first.