The Story (NIV): The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People

by Randy Frazee

God spoke again — this time in the person of Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God, whose birth, life, death and resurrection changed everything. Now the prophets’ ancient promises of a new Servant-King and kingdom of God, the promises anticipated for so many years, came to life in bold new ways. Now the people could see personified God’s gracious, compassionate, unfailing love and dedication to restoring lost relationships through this carpenter and itinerant teacher, Jesus — the Messiah1 come to set his people free. All the wisdom and purposes of God centered in Jesus’ mission on planet Earth. He was God’s final word. And this is how it happened . . .

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.