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Surprised by an Old Testament Prophet
Many of us tend to avoid reading an Old Testament Prophet. I can think of lots of reasons NOT to read them. For instance, they lived thousands of years ago in a land far, far away. Usually, the specifics of their God-given messages were for the people of their day or...
7 Common Bible Mistakes that are Easy to Fix
I am not always right. I am sure I make Bible mistakes ALL THE TIME. But when I discover I’ve made one, I work to fix it. And I hope that when I make these mistakes someone will graciously point them out to me. So, in a desire to be faithful in even the little...
7 Things You Might Not Know about the Apostle Peter
Peter is probably the most well-known of Jesus’ twelve disciples. You probably have heard that he denied Jesus three times on the night Jesus was arrested. But how well do you really know him? I wanted to know more about Peter, so recently I did a little reading and...
5 Bible Study Resources for Your Home Library
Do you tend to use online Bible study resources or physical, printed ones? I do take advantage of the great, online resources, but there are some physical Bible study resources I use almost every day. Not only do I prefer to have the printed page in front of me, but...
6 Reasons to Read and Study the Old Testament
How often do you read or study the Old Testament? I've heard Christians give lots of reasons for avoiding the first 39 books of the Bible. We are under the new covenant. It's too hard to understand. The Old Testament isn't relevant. I've even heard, I don't like the...
Who Wrote the Bible and Why Does it Matter?
If you expect me to answer “God wrote the Bible,” you’d be right. And wrong. God did write the Bible. Every word originated in the heart and mind of God. He is the source. But God chose to deliver His Word to us through human instruments. And it matters. Knowing the...
Slaying the Tyranny of the Urgent
My mother used to tell a story about me to which most moms of young children can relate. One day, when she ran into the bathroom for just a moment, I immediately began knocking on the door, demanding her attention. In frustration, she said “Can’t I get just a little...
7 Interesting Facts about the Gospel of Mark
The book of Mark is one of four in the New Testament known as a “Gospel.” Like Matthew, Luke, and John, Mark records Jesus’ life, ministry, and sacrificial death for our salvation. The word “Gospel” means “Good News.” Although the four Gospels essentially tell the...
4 Tips for Understanding the Gospels
The 66 books of the Bible include various kinds of literature, but the Gospel may be the most unique literary genre included in God’s Word. So how should we handle these four books? Keep reading to discover a few tips for understanding the Gospels. (You may also...
8 Tips to Help You Understand the Epistles
Since they make up almost 80% of the New Testament, it's important for us to know how best to understand the epistles. These letters were written by an apostle or early church leader to another individual, church, or group of churches. The epistles are a great...
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