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What Do We Learn from Reading Jesus’ Genealogy?

Heather Adams

Honestly, I used to be confused and put off by these “family trees” myself. But as I started to read more of the Bible, they started to come alive.  Each member is part of a beautiful tapestry wo...

Why Is It So Important (and Refreshing!) to Praise the Lord?

Lisa Loraine Baker

Many think they can praise the Lord only in a corporate setting, such as weekly church services or along with others at a conference or worship music event. But there are so many ways we can praise th...

Sunday School Lesson: Life Lessons from the Book of Esther

Esther is the best “textbook" of the Scriptures about the providence of God, and how He works in the perfect way and the perfect timing to accomplish His purposes....

How Does the Bible Say God Will Order My Steps?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

How do I let God's word order my steps?...

Jesus Through the Bible

The salvation that was expected in the Old Testament is exhibited in the Gospels and then explained in the rest of the New Testament....

10 Beautiful Reasons to Daily Give Thanks to God

Heather Adams

As Christians, we know that God is the source of those “good and perfect” things in our lives. So expressing gratitude to Him should be a natural habit for us. In His goodness, not only does the Lord ...

Why Does Ezekiel Prophecy to a Valley of Dry Bones?

Hope Bolinger

One of the oddest and most famous passages in Ezekiel (found in chapter 37) has inspired numerous Sunday school lessons, sermons, and even a song. In the chapter, the prophet Ezekiel is led by God i...

What Does Nehemiah's Life Teach Us about Following God?

Lianna Davis

Nehemiah was a heartfelt follower of God, exhibited in his prayer life and in the leadership decisions he made throughout the grand process of rebuilding the Jerusalem walls. God responded to Nehemiah...

When Was the Bible Written? And Other Questions about the Word of God

Dr. Michael A. Milton

There is literally nothing like it in the world. It has shaped every facet of the human experience: literature, the arts, law, education, science, politics, and human relations. It is ancient and ever...

20 Inspiring Baby Names Found in the Bible

Emma Danzey

As believers in Christ, the Bible is always a popular place to go to find inspiration for a child’s name. However, maybe you or a loved one is looking for something a little more outside of the box....

Dark Sayings and Riddles in the Bible

When we come to the end of the Old Testament, we have no answer to the question of how all these things will be resolved. The resolution is brought about by means of the greatest plot twist in the his...

Why Are There 400 Years of Silence in the Bible?

Mike Leake

I do not believe that these years of silence are like a spurned lover or an angry parent who chooses silence over communication. The people had rebelled and God was continuing to hand them over to jud...

What Is a Revival?

Jessica Brodie

Put simply, a revival is typically a gathering of Christians that reflects an urgent and bold spiritual awakening, where hearts and lives are transformed and people commit themselves anew to following...

Does the Verse "If My People Who Are Called by My Name" Apply to the World Today?

Bethany Verrett

In uncertain times like the coronavirus pandemic, it's expected that God's people will turn to His Word for comfort. But some verses, like 2 Chronicles 7:14, can be confusing without looking at the cu...

How Haggai Reminds Us to Prioritize God’s Work

Brad Simon

Haggai’s message was clear: the people had prioritized their own comfort over their covenant with God. As a result, God withheld His blessing on them. Haggai rebuked the people for being self-centered...

What Are the Characteristics of a Man of God in the 21st Century?

Emma Danzey

One of the main qualities described when discussing a man of God is courage. Nelson Mandela once said, "Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does no...

How to Find the Gospel among the Genealogies of 1 Chronicles

Mike Leake

While I’ll still readily acknowledge that those first few chapters of 1 Chronicles are tough sledding, the reality is that the gospel is here as well. It’s far more than a phone book. It isn’t a glori...

What Is the Bible's Definition of Lament?

Linda Lyle

What does the Bible's definition of lament teach us about wisely grieving today? ...

What Can We Learn from the Law, the Prophets, and the Writings Verse?

Britt Mooney

Jesus talks about fulfilling everything from the law, the prophets, and the writings. So what does that mean, for his audience and for us today?...

What Christians Need to Know about Fasting and Prayer

Heather Riggleman

Fasting and prayer are often linked together. Fasting without praying isn't fasting. It is dieting or deprivation. The only reason to fast is to make space for you to seek the Lord with greater urgenc...