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| Zephaniah announced the day of the Lord, which would bring judgment on Judah and other surrounding nations. This coming day would be one of doom for many, but a humble and faithful remnant would survive to bless the whole world. |
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| After the people return from exile, Haggai reminded them to give God their highest priority and to rebuild the Temple before working on their own homes. |
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| Title: Zechariah |
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| Like Haggai, Zechariah urged the people to rebuild the Temple, assuring them of God's help and blessings. His visions point to a glorious future. |
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| Title: Malachi |
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| After the exiles returned, they became complacent about their religious life. Malachi tried to stir them up by preaching about the day of the Lord. |
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| Title: Matthew |
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| This Gospel includes many Old Testament quotations, thus appealing to a Jewish audience and presenting Jesus as the Messiah promised in the Hebrew Scriptures. Matthew told the story of Jesus from birth to resurrection and placed emphasis on his teaching. |
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| Title: Mark |
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| Mark wrote a short, action packed Gospel. He emphasized Jesus' miracles and his life of suffering. His aim was to deepen the faith and commitment of the believers in the community to which he wrote. |
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| Title: Luke |
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| In this Gospel, the availability of salvation for all people is emphasized. Luke proclaimed this message by showing Jesus' involvement with people who are poor, needy, and on the fringes of society. |
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