Students: What Is the Story of the Old Testament?
The Old Testament is more than old stories. Discover its big story: God created the world, made people for relationship, promised blessing through Abraham and showed our need for a Savior.
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Students: What Should I Do When the Bible Doesn’t Make Sense?
Some parts of the Bible are confusing or surprising. Discover what to do when the Bible doesn’t make sense: check your attitude, study like the Bereans and trust God’s wisdom.
Read MoreWhy Are There So Many Different Interpretations of the Bible?
If the Bible is clear, why do Christians disagree about what it means? Discover why interpretations differ and how to tell essential truths from secondary issues.
Read MoreStudents: How Is the Bible Organized?
The Bible can feel like a giant maze. Learn how it’s organized into the Old and New Testaments and grouped by genre, so you can find your way and read it well.
Read MoreStudents: Where Did We Get the Bible?
The Bible isn’t just a religious book people put together. Discover where the Bible came from, how God used human authors and why it matters for your life today.
Read MoreWhy Is It Important to Read Bible Verses in Context?
A single Bible verse can be twisted to say almost anything. Discover why reading Scripture in context matters and how to understand what God really means.
Read MoreWhat Happens in Luke Chapters 3-9?
Luke chapters 3-9 move from Jesus’ baptism to the mountain of the Transfiguration. Along the way, Jesus redoes Israel’s story, announces freedom for outsiders and calls ordinary people to follow him.
Read MoreWhat Does Luke Teach About the Birth of Jesus?
Luke 1-2 tells the story of two miracle babies, John and Jesus, and shows that God’s rescue plan arrived in the most unexpected way: through a humble young woman, a feeding trough and a field of shepherds.
Read MoreWhat Does Romans 8:28 Really Mean?
Romans 8:28 is one of the most quoted verses in the Bible and one of the most misunderstood. It doesn’t promise that life will go our way. It promises something better: God is working everything toward our ultimate good.
Read MoreWhat Is the Book of Joshua About?
What is the book of Joshua about? This overview walks through Israel’s entry into the promised land, the division of the land among the tribes, and Joshua’s final call to choose whom you will serve.
Read MoreHow Is the Old Testament Organized?
How is the Old Testament organized? Learn about its four main sections, the Law, History, Poetry and Wisdom, and the Prophets, how Jewish Bibles arrange the same books, and how it all points to Jesus.
Read MoreWhat Happens in Matthew 1–13?
What happens in the first half of the Gospel of Matthew? This overview of Matthew 1–13 walks through Jesus’ birth, the Sermon on the Mount, his miracles, and the parables of the kingdom, and why some welcomed him while others resisted.
Read MoreWhat Happens in Matthew 14–28?
What happens in the second half of the Gospel of Matthew? This overview of Matthew 14–28 follows Jesus from Peter’s confession to his servant teaching, his death and resurrection, and the Great Commission.
Read MoreWhy Is It Important to Apply What the Bible Says?
Learning Bible truth is only the beginning. Real transformation happens when you put it into practice. Here is why applying God’s Word matters, and what it takes from you, from other believers, and from God.
Read MoreWhat Does Psalm 1 Teach About the Two Paths of Life?
Psalm 1 says everyone is on a path, and the small choices you make every day move you a little further down it. Discover the two paths of life and how God’s Word helps you flourish.
Read MoreWhat Is a New Testament Apostle?
The word apostle means “one who is sent.” In the New Testament it describes both the eyewitnesses commissioned by the risen Jesus and the messengers sent out by churches. Here is what the difference means for us.
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean That the Bible Is Inspired?
Christians say the Bible is inspired, but what does that actually mean? Scripture is God-breathed: fully human and fully divine. Here is how God worked through human authors and why it means we can trust his word.
Read MoreCan You Trust the Bible?
Is the Bible just an old book that has been changed too many times to trust? Learn how ancient manuscripts, archaeology and eyewitness testimony give you solid reasons to trust God’s Word.
Read MoreWhy Should Christians Read the Old Testament?
Many Christians love the Bible but rarely open the first three-quarters of it. Here’s why you should read the Old Testament and how it deepens your understanding of God, yourself and Jesus.
Read MoreHow Did We Get the New Testament?
There were no printing presses or copy machines, so how did the New Testament reach us? Discover how eyewitness writings were shared, copied, preserved in thousands of manuscripts, and recognized as Scripture.
Read MoreWhat Are the Spiritual Disciplines?
Spiritual disciplines are habits like prayer, Bible reading, fasting, worship, and sharing your faith. They don’t earn God’s love, but they help you grow closer to him. Here’s what they are and how to start.
Read MoreWhat Happens in Exodus Chapters 19–40?
After the escape from Egypt, God meets Israel at Sinai, gives his law, forgives the golden calf, and fills the tabernacle with his glory. Here’s what happens in Exodus 19–40 and why it matters.
Read MoreWhat Is the Book of Ephesians About?
Ephesians shows how the good news of Jesus shapes everyday life. Discover the main themes of the book of Ephesians, from salvation by grace to unity in the church and the armor of God.
Read MoreWhat Is the Book of Ruth About?
The book of Ruth tells how God turned a widow’s grief into redemption through loyalty and kindness. Discover its story, its main themes, and how it points forward to Jesus, our Redeemer.
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