Introduction to the New Testament: ”From Malachi to Matthew”

An introduction to the New Testament, covering its Old Testament background and the history of the Intertestamental Period. This lesson focuses on the Old and New Testaments, supercessionism, the Age of Empires, Hellenization, worldly influences, the end of the prophets, apostasy and priestcraft, faithful martyrs, the Maccabean revolt, Hanukkah, help from heaven, and more. 0:00 Introduction to Unshaken 9:42 Scripture Study 17:11 The New Testament's Old Testament Roots 28:11 Supercessionism 32:51 Glorious Old & Glorious New 35:35 Jewish & Christian Inheritance 42:46 Old Testament Survey 48:05 Old Testament Figures to Remember in the NT 59:40 The Age of Empires 1:07:30 Hellenization 1:19:23 The Influence of Worldly Empires 1:26:25 The End of the Prophets 1:35:02 Apostasy in Israel 1:40:36 Priestcraft & Corruption 1:45:26 Making Sense of Suffering 1:54:05 Faithful Martyrs 1:58:15 Resurrection, Eternal Family, & Work for the Dead 2:02:13 Mattathias & His Sons 2:09:42 Judah the Hammer 2:15:10 Hanukkah 2:21:18 The Battles Continue 2:26:17 Help from Heaven 2:32:51 Hope for the Prophets' Return 2:35:32 Conclusion