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  Are You Making a Bad Investment? | The Gospels | Matthew 6:19–24 02.10.2026 13Min.

  What are you betting your life on? Where are you storing your treasure? And what does your treasure reveal about your heart? In today’s episode, Jeff explores how Matthew 6:19–24 exposes the fragile promises of earthly treasure, showing us why Jesus is worth surrendering our treasure, desires, and allegiance to. Want to become a more consistent Bible reader? Download our free Ten Minute Bible Guide and start building a simple, sustainable habit of meeting with God through his word. Grab your guide here. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Matthew 6:19–24
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  The Problem With People-Pleasing | The Gospels | Matthew 6:5–18 01.10.2026 7Min.

  Why do you pray, fast, and serve? Who are you really trying to impress? And what reward does your heart actually want? In today’s episode, Patrick explains how Matthew 6:5–18 shows us that spiritual disciplines are meant to draw us toward the heart of God, not earn the praise of people. Want to become a more consistent Bible reader? Download our free Ten Minute Bible Guide and start building a simple, sustainable habit of meeting with God through his word. Grab your guide here. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Matthew 6:5–18
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  Would You Still Give If No One Knew? | The Gospels | Matthew 6:1–4 30.09.2026 9Min.

  Would you still give if nobody knew? What does your generosity reveal about your heart? And what if giving is really about becoming more like Jesus? In today’s episode, Jensen explains how Matthew 6:1–4 exposes the temptation to seek recognition and calls us toward generosity that puts others before ourselves. Want to become a more consistent Bible reader? Download our free Ten Minute Bible Guide and start building a simple, sustainable habit of meeting with God through his word. Grab your guide here. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Matthew 6:1–4
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  The Jesus Way to Handle Your Enemies | The Gospels | Matthew 5:38–48 29.09.2026 6Min.

  What do you do when someone hurts you? What does Jesus mean when he says to turn the other cheek? And can we really love our enemies? In today’s episode, Tanya explores how Matthew 5:38–48 shows us the radically different way of life Jesus calls us to in his kingdom. Want to become a more consistent Bible reader? Download our free Ten Minute Bible Guide and start building a simple, sustainable habit of meeting with God through his word. Grab your guide here. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Matthew 5:38–48
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  The Sin We’re All Pretty Good at Hiding | The Gospels | Matthew 5:33–37 28.09.2026 12Min.

  What counts as a lie? Why does God care so much about something we often consider a “respectable sin”? And what if God’s commands aren’t meant to restrict us, but protect us? In Matthew 5:33–37, Jesus exposes the deeper heart of dishonesty and calls us to a life marked by truthfulness, integrity, and consistency. Want to become a more consistent Bible reader? Download our free Ten Minute Bible Guide and start building a simple, sustainable habit of meeting with God through his word. Grab your guide here. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now.Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Matthew 5:33–37
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  What If We’ve Missed the Beauty of Sex? | The Gospels | Matthew 5:27–32 25.09.2026 16Min.

  What if we’ve misunderstood God’s design for sex? What happens when desire becomes lust? And what does it look like to honor this powerful gift faithfully? In today's episode, Jeff shows how in Matthew 5:27–32, Jesus reveals the beauty of sexuality as God intended it and calls us to pursue integrity, commitment, and holiness. Want to become a more consistent Bible reader? Download our free Ten Minute Bible Guide and start building a simple, sustainable habit of meeting with God through his word. Grab your guide here. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Matthew 5:27–32
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  The Floor vs. the Ceiling | The Gospels | Matthew 5:17–26 24.09.2026 7Min.

  Are you settling for the bare minimum when it comes to obedience? What does Jesus really mean when he says our righteousness must exceed that of the Pharisees? And what happens when we realize we can never reach the ceiling on our own? In Matthew 5:17-26, Jesus takes the Law beyond outward behavior and into the heart, showing us that righteousness is found not in our own performance, but in Jesus, who perfectly fulfilled the Law in our place. Want to become a more consistent Bible reader? Download our free Ten Minute Bible Guide and start building a simple, sustainable habit of meeting with God through his word. Grab your guide here. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Matthew 5:17–26
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  Make Me Salt, Make Me Light | The Gospels | Matthew 5:13–16 23.09.2026 13Min.

  Why does Jesus call his followers salt and light? Why does he want us to live differently from the world? And what’s the point of being different in the first place? In Matthew 5, Jesus gives us the why behind the distinct life he calls his followers to live. Want to become a more consistent Bible reader? Download our free Ten Minute Bible Guide and start building a simple, sustainable habit of meeting with God through his word. Grab your guide here. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Matthew 5:13–16
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  Welcome to the Upside-Down Kingdom | The Gospels | Matthew 5:1–12 22.09.2026 7Min.

  What does it look like to live in Jesus's kingdom? Why does Jesus call the humble, grieving, merciful, and persecuted blessed? And what if the life you're looking for looks very different from what the world promises? In Matthew 5:1-12, Jesus introduces the upside-down kingdom of God through the Beatitudes and describes the life of those who already belong to his kingdom. Want to become a more consistent Bible reader? Download our free Ten Minute Bible Guide and start building a simple, sustainable habit of meeting with God through his word. Grab your guide here. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Matthew 5:1–12
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  Why Did Jesus Heal People? | The Gospels | Matthew 4:23–25 21.09.2026 13Min.

  Why did Jesus perform so many miracles? What were his healings actually showing us? And why were desperate, hurting people the ones flocking to him? In today’s episode, Keith explores how Matthew 4:23–25 shows that Jesus’s miracles were a glimpse of what the world looks like when God takes the throne—and a promise of the complete restoration still to come. Want to become a more consistent Bible reader? Download our free Ten Minute Bible Guide and start building a simple, sustainable habit of meeting with God through his word. Grab your guide here. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Matthew 4:23–25
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  Let the Adventure Begin! | The Gospels | Matthew 4:18–22 18.09.2026 12Min.

  What would you leave behind if Jesus said, “Follow me”? Are comfort and control keeping you from saying yes? What could you become if you let Jesus remake you? In today’s episode, Jeff shares how Matthew 4:18–22 shows Jesus calling Peter, Andrew, James, and John into an unexpected adventure, and how his invitation to follow is still changing ordinary people today. Want to become a more consistent Bible reader? Download our free Ten Minute Bible Guide and start building a simple, sustainable habit of meeting with God through his word. Grab your guide here. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Matthew 4:18–22
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  Do You Need a Pilgrimage? | The Gospels | Matthew 4:12–17 17.09.2026 8Min.

  Can traveling somewhere actually help us encounter God? What would it look like to step away from ordinary life and seek him? Could you use a change of place to create space for God? In today’s episode, Patrick shares how Matthew 4:12–17 reveals Jesus bringing God’s kingdom near and shows us how intentionally stepping away from the ordinary can create space to seek God by grace. Want to become a more consistent Bible reader? Download our free Ten Minute Bible Guide and start building a simple, sustainable habit of meeting with God through his word. Grab your guide here. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Matthew 4:12–17
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  When Temptation Comes | The Gospels | Matthew 4:1–11 16.09.2026 13Min.

  What do you do when temptation comes? How do you stand firm when compromise feels easier? Where do you look when you’ve already failed? In today’s episode, Jensen shares how Matthew 4:1–11 shows that Jesus stood firm against temptation and did for us what we could never do for ourselves. Want to become a more consistent Bible reader? Download our free Ten Minute Bible Guide and start building a simple, sustainable habit of meeting with God through his word. Grab your guide here. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Matthew 4:1–11
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  The Cure for Self-Absorption | The Gospels | Matthew 3:13–16 15.09.2026 7Min.

  Why are we so focused on ourselves? What happens when humility turns into doubt? How do we stop measuring ourselves and start looking at Jesus? In today’s episode, Tanya explores how Matthew 3:13–16 reveals that the cure for self-absorption isn’t thinking less of yourself; it’s thinking more about Jesus and trusting his power at work in you. Want to become a more consistent Bible reader? Download our free Ten Minute Bible Guide and start building a simple, sustainable habit of meeting with God through his word. Grab your guide here. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Matthew 3:13–16
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  Is Your Repentance Real? | The Gospels | Matthew 3:1–12 14.09.2026 11Min.

  What does real repentance look like? How do you know if your sorrow is genuine? And what happens when you stop looking at yourself and start looking to Jesus? In today’s episode, Keith explores John the Baptist’s call to “produce fruit in keeping with repentance” and shares how God’s kindness leads us out of shame and toward real change. Want to become a more consistent Bible reader? Download our free Ten Minute Bible Guide and start building a simple, sustainable habit of meeting with God through his word. Grab your guide here. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Matthew 3:1–12
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  Can Life Grow From the Rubble? | The Gospels | Matthew 2:19–23 11.09.2026 14Min.

  What can possibly grow out of the rubble of tragedy? Why does Matthew emphasize Jesus’ unlikely hometown of Nazareth? How does a seemingly insignificant place point to the kind of King Jesus came to be? In today’s episode, Jeff shares how Matthew 2:19–23 connects Jesus to the Old Testament promise of a branch growing from a lifeless stump—and how Jesus brings life where we least expect it. Want to become a more consistent Bible reader? Download our free Ten Minute Bible Guide and start building a simple, sustainable habit of meeting with God through his word. Grab your guide here. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Matthew 2:19–23
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  What Are the Odds Jesus Is the Messiah? | The Gospels | Matthew 2:13–18 10.09.2026 10Min.

  How could Jesus fulfill Old Testament passages that weren’t originally written as predictions? What does it actually mean for Jesus to “fulfill” Scripture? And how does the whole story of the Old Testament point us to him? In today’s episode, Patrick explores how Matthew 2:13–18 shows that Jesus fulfills Scripture not only through prophecy, but through the patterns and stories of the Old Testament, revealing him as the true and better Israel. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Matthew 2:13–18
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  The King Who Brings Outsiders In | The Gospels | Matthew 2:1-12 09.09.2026 12Min.

  What happens when the King you’re looking for isn’t the King you expected? Why were the Magi moved to worship while Herod felt threatened? What do you do when you see the signs pointing to Jesus? In today’s episode, Jensen explores how Matthew 2:1-12 reveals Jesus as the promised King who came to draw outsiders in, and invites us to seek, surrender, and worship him. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Matthew 2:1-12
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  The Reality of God’s Nearness | The Gospels | Matthew 1:18-25 08.09.2026 7Min.

  What do you do with the sin you can’t seem to shake? Why do rules and principles never fully fix what’s broken in us? And how can we know God's nearness? In today’s episode, Tanya explores Matthew 1:18–25 and shows how Jesus meets us in our messy world to make us new from the inside out. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Matthew 1:18-25
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  Jesus Came From That Family? | The Gospels | Matthew 1:1–17 07.09.2026 12Min.

  Why would Matthew begin the story of Jesus with a genealogy? What could a list of ancient names possibly have to say about your life today? And what does Jesus's family tree reveal about God's kingdom? In today's episode, Keith explores Matthew 1:1–17 and uncovers a surprising truth: nobody earns their way in; God's kingdom is built on grace. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Matthew 1:1–17