God Is So Much More than Love (1 John 4:16) - Your Daily Bible Verse - February 14
February 14, 2024
I’ve thought about it a lot, and read about love and the meanings of love.
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6 Ways to Pray for Peace in Jerusalem
October 9, 2023
A prayer for the peace of Jerusalem includes security from outside attackers, unity, and harmony among residents, familial wholeness, economic and political prosperity—and perhaps most important of all, freedom and fulfillment in the joyful worship of God.
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14 Techniques to Help You Study the Bible Like the Pros
April 13, 2023
I think it’s weird, sometimes, that people pay me to study the Bible. Every Christian can open God’s Word and discover truth for life, but I’m part of a group for whom Christianity is not only a religion but also a profession. Theologians, pastors, and seminary professors are paid to be “pros” at studying Scripture.
You don’t have to be a professional to study the Bible like a theologian. There are 14 primary exegetical methods we “pros” use to uncover the truth in Scripture—and you can use them, too! Let’s look at examples from my commentary, Bible-Smart™: Matthew to explore what I’m talking about.
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A Guide to Praying through Romans
July 7, 2021
One of the many benefits of the Christian faith journey is that spiritual growth accelerates when you read the Bible and pray. There’s life and wisdom in every book of the Bible, but specifically the book of Romans offers the foundational explanation of the theology of our Christian faith. In fact, Martin Luther once said of Romans, “The more it is dealt with, the more precious it becomes.” So if you’re ready for spiritual growth, here’s an easy way to experience the book of Romans through prayer: Every day for the next 31 days, take the main messages in the book of Romans— and pray them back to God.
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An Amazing Summary of the Bible in These 66 Verses
December 29, 2020
I am (if nothing else) a curious person.
Sometimes that gets me in trouble. Like when I decided to find out what would happen if I jumped over a college balcony. I discovered—too late—it was almost two stories high. (Yeah, I impressed the girl…but I also limped around campus for a week!)
Other times, my curious nature is an unexpected blessing. Take today for instance: I was trying to remember a certain Scripture, couldn’t get it right, and suddenly wondered, “What if I could never again open my Bible? What would I do then?”
I’ve known some rare folk who’ve memorized entire books of Scripture. I also know that’s not me. But:
What if I tried to memorize just one key thought from each of the 66 books of the Bible?
What would those 66 verses be?
That made me curious. So, here are 66 key verses that may help you remember the story, message, or meaning inherent in each of the 66 Bible books.
I hope these 66 key verses serve as a helpful—and hopeful—reference for you, too.
Why Are There So Many Names for Jesus in the Christmas Story?
November 29, 2019
If the gospel writers are any indication, it’s entirely possible that our December 25 holiday could’ve been called “Immanuelmas.” Or maybe “Consolation-of-Israelmas.” Or one of a dozen other options besides “Christmas.”
Fact is, the accounts of Matthew and Luke assign the blessed baby in the manger no fewer than 16 names and titles as they tell about his birth and early life! Why so many? Let’s look at some of those names and titles in our Christmas story and see what we can discover.
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