Parable of the Speck and the Log Explored
Why do we notice small faults in others while ignoring serious sin in ourselves? Jesus raises that question with sharp clarity in the parable of the speck and the log. …
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How to Study the Bible with a Notebook or Journal
Many believers want to study the Bible more deeply but feel unsure where to begin. We often read faithfully yet struggle to remember what we read or connect ideas across …
Isaac: The Quiet Patriarch of Promise and Continuity
Some figures in Scripture stand out because of bold speeches or dramatic actions. Others matter because they quietly carry God’s promises forward. Isaac belongs to the second group. His life …
Deuteronomy 6: Loving God and Teaching the Next Generation
Why Deuteronomy 6 Still Matters Deuteronomy 6 stands at the very heart of Israel’s faith and identity. When we open this chapter, we are not reading abstract theology or private …
Book of Ecclesiastes: Insights on Time and Eternity
Have you ever wondered if anything in life truly lasts? We chase success, build wealth, and seek pleasure, yet everything eventually fades. The Book of Ecclesiastes confronts this reality head-on, …
Matthew 24 for Beginners: A Partial Preterist Reading
Matthew 24 is one of the most discussed and misunderstood chapters in the New Testament. Many readers approach it with fear or confusion, because they assume it speaks primarily about …
SOAP Bible Study: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Few passages of Scripture are as familiar as 1 Corinthians 13. It is often read at weddings, quoted in devotionals, and admired for its beauty. Yet familiarity can quietly dull …
Parable of the Divided Kingdom Explained by Jesus
What happens when a kingdom turns against itself? Jesus raised that question during a tense confrontation with religious leaders. In what we now call the parable of the divided kingdom, …
How to Build a Personal Digital Bible Study Library
Why a Digital Bible Study Library Matters Many believers own several Bibles, notebooks, and study books, yet still feel scattered in their study. A digital Bible study library helps bring …
Zacchaeus: Grace That Reaches the Overlooked
Some people spend their whole lives trying to rise above how others see them. Zacchaeus was one of those people. When we meet him in Luke 19, he is wealthy, …
Acts 4 Explored: Courage, Prayer, and Shared Life
Why does an outline matter when we study a chapter like Acts 4? Many Bible students rush straight into details and miss the chapter’s larger movement. An outline helps us …
Book of James: Wisdom for Daily Living
What does real faith look like in our daily lives? The Book of James answers this question with boldness and clarity. Unlike letters that focus on deep theology, James gives …
Book of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Righteous Life
What if we could unlock life-changing wisdom with just a few simple, memorable words? The Book of Proverbs does exactly that! It offers practical, God-given wisdom for making sound decisions, …
Isaiah 13 and the Fall of Babylon: Judgment Fulfilled
Isaiah 13 opens with strong and unsettling words about the fall of Babylon. For modern readers, this chapter can feel distant or even mysterious. Yet for its original audience, these …
SOAP Bible Study: John 15:4–5
What does it really mean to stay close to Jesus every day? Many believers sense that closeness matters, yet they struggle to explain how it works. This is why our …
Jesus’ Parable of the New Cloth and Old Wineskins Explored
A New Message That Didn’t Fit the Old Ways Why would someone sew new cloth onto a worn-out garment? Or pour fresh wine into cracked old wineskins? At first glance, …
How to Study the Bible by Book, Chapter, and Verse
Why Random Reading Often Leaves Us Confused Have you ever opened the Bible, read a few verses, and still felt unsure what you just read? Many new believers start with …
Nehemiah: A Burden That Built a City
What moves a person to leave comfort behind and step into ruins and resistance? That question sits at the heart of Nehemiah’s story. When we open the book of Nehemiah, …