SOAP Bible Study: Romans 12:1-2
In this SOAP Bible Study: Romans 12:1-2, we slow down and listen carefully to one of Paul’s most powerful calls to holy living. These two verses shift the entire letter …
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Barnabas: Son of Encouragement and Mission
Some leaders stand in the spotlight. Others quietly lift others into it. Barnabas belongs in the second group. Yet without him, the story of the early church would look very …
Book of First John: Walking in Truth and Fellowship
What does it really mean to walk in truth and live in fellowship with God—and with one another? The book of First John invites us into a deeper, more honest …
Parable of the Eye as Lamp of the Body: Spiritual Focus
Jesus speaks the parable of the eye as the lamp of the body during a moment of direct instruction to His disciples, with the surrounding crowd listening closely. The setting …
Luke 21 and the Destruction of Jerusalem
We approach the study of eschatology with a desire to see God’s Word as both reliable and clear. Many readers feel overwhelmed when they encounter the prophetic warnings of Jesus …
Parable of the Lamp Under a Basket Explained
Jesus speaks the parable of the lamp under a basket into moments of tension and clarity. He addresses crowds who hear Him gladly and disciples who struggle to understand. The …
Barabbas: The Man Who Went Free While Jesus Died
Few figures in the Gospels confront us with grace as sharply as Barabbas. He speaks no recorded words. He performs no righteous act. Yet his story sits at the center …
Galatians 5 Explored: Freedom in Christ and Life by the Spirit
Freedom That Must Be Guarded Galatians 5 stands at the heart of Paul’s letter and captures its driving concern. The gospel of Christ brings real freedom, yet that freedom can …
Book of Second Peter: Outline of Faith, Growth, and Warning
What if the greatest threat to our faith isn’t outside the church—but already inside? The book of Second Peter speaks directly to that possibility. Though short, this epistle packs a …
Song of Solomon Study: A Biblical Love Story Unfolded
Have you ever wondered why the Song of Solomon is in the Bible? This poetic masterpiece overflows with passion, devotion, and longing. Yet, it also carries deep spiritual truths that …
Book of First Peter: A Call to Holy and Humble Living
Have you ever wondered how we can stand firm in faith while facing trials? The Book of First Peter answers this question by calling us to live with holiness and …
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. …
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 …
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, …
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, …
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 …