Bible Discovery

The Ants Are Back

Solomon, who wrote the book of Proverbs, noticed how industrious and determined the ant can be. Put an obstacle in the ant’s path, and it will go around it.

Devotions

The Patron Saint of Mad Magazine

The loval, irreverent mascot of Mad magazine was famous for "What, Me worry?!"

Devotions

Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb (Psalm 37:1-2 ESV). This is how to pray the Scriptures... It is intended as an example of how the Bible can direct our prayers. By providence this morning I came … Continue reading Praying for the Persecuted

Bible Studies

How to Use a Study Bible

There is a difference between reading the Bible and studying the Bible. We read the Bible to gain more familiarity with the contents of the Bible and to be drawn into worship of God. Studying the Bible helps comprehend what we read (see this article about the difference). While we should read the Bible daily, … Continue reading How to Use a Study Bible

Bible Studies

The Difference Between Reading and Studying

One hindrance to personal Bible reading may be misconceptions, or bad thinking, about Bible reading itself. Some believers may come to the Scriptures thinking they must comprehend everything they read or that they must read a set number of chapters a day to have a meaningful time in the Bible. Sadly, Christians can set very … Continue reading The Difference Between Reading and Studying

Bible Studies

The Books of the Bible

There are two main sections in the table of contents in a Christian Bible. The first one is called the Old Testament. This is the Bible of the Jewish people, and it was written in the Hebrew language (with a few passages in Aramaic). A Jewish Bible, often called the Tanakh, has the same material … Continue reading The Books of the Bible

Devotions

Taste and See

Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! (Psalm 34:8 ESV) When baking something special, Moms and grandmothers often ask their children or grandchildren if they want to “lick the spoon.” (Dads just lick the spoon themselves!) This is a taste test that delights children … Continue reading Taste and See

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