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Read-Aloud Video: ‘Lucy and the Saturday Surprise’

Watch a video and enjoy hearing this children's story about the dangers of envy and joy of contentment read aloud by its author Melissa Kruger.

Podcast: What’s the Deal with Melchizedek? (Daniel Stevens)

Daniel Stevens addresses some difficult passages in the book of Hebrews and how we should read all of Scripture as it points forward to Christ.

Podcast: Help! I Can’t Find Someone to Disciple Me (Garrett Kell)

In this episode, Garrett Kell discusses why all Christians are called to be discipled and to disciple others.

Artist Spotlight: Joshua Noom

Learn more about artist Joshua Noom and his work on the ESV Single Column Journaling Bible, Artist Series.

Podcast: Help! I’m Afraid to Share My Faith (Isaac Adams)

Isaac Adams discusses the nature of evangelism and why we so often feel intimidated, unequipped, or unsure of how to even speak about the gospel to others in our lives.

Podcast: How Reliable Is the New Testament? (Peter Williams)

Peter Williams, author of Can We Trust the Gospels? answers a crucial question: can we really trust the New Testament Gospels?

ESV.org—How to Start an Interactive Bible Reading Plan

Make a Habit Out of Reading the Bible Every Day Did you know that you can start an interactive Bible reading plan on ESV.org? After creating a free account, simply click on the calendar icon …

Podcast: How I Study the Bible (Lauren Chandler)

Lauren Chandler shares her Bible study and reading habits and how Scripture has impacted her personal life and work as a songwriter.

Podcast: The Rewarding Risks of Church Membership (Thabiti Anyabwile)

Thabiti Anyabwile reflects on the value and benefits of local church membership, showing what the Bible really teaches about the idea of formal membership.

11 Notable Quotes from Gospel Fluency

To become fluent in a new language, you must immerse yourself in it until you actually start to think about life through it.

Podcast: Why Union with Christ Is More Amazing Than You Think (Marcus Johnson)

What is the doctrine of union with Christ, and why is it so misunderstood today?

The Doctrine of Grace and Peace in the Bible

Benedictions are God’s good words for us as he looks on us with joy and love and grants us grace and peace.

Podcast: Distinguishing Christmas Tradition from Truth (Andreas Köstenberger)

Andreas Köstenberger explores how to distinguish fact from fiction when it comes to the Christmas story, discussing the real date of Jesus's birth, the wise men and the star, and key Old Testament prophecies and allusions surrounding the incarnation.

Podcast: Struggling to Pray? Start Here. (Kevin DeYoung)

Kevin DeYoung talks about our common struggle to pray and how the Lord's Prayer—the prayer that Jesus offered as a model for our prayers—can help us to pray to God day in and day out.

14 Notable Quotes from Habits of Grace

“Habits of grace” are the God-designed channels through which his glorious grace flows—making them life-giving practices for all Christians.

The Scoundrels of Scripture: A 6-Day Video Devotional

Learn from the stories of a handful of the Bible’s scoundrels and see more clearly the ways in which they reveal the generous grace of Jesus toward sinners.

Podcast: A Better Way to Talk about the “Call to Ministry” (Bobby Jamieson)

Bobby Jamieson talks about his own path to church leadership, what role seminary played, and as well as what advice he'd give to those aspiring to be pastors.

Podcast: The Life and Legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Stephen Nichols)

Stephen Nichols discusses the remarkable life, tragic death, and enduring legacy of the German theologian and pastor, Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

A Sample Worship Service Liturgy for the Christmas Season

Is your Advent worship service ready? We’ve carefully curated a complete, ready-to-use order of worship featuring hymns and readings from The Sing! Hymnal.

Free E-Book: "Communion with the Triune God" by John Owen

Does it make a difference that the God Christians claim to worship has revealed himself as triune—the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?

Podcast: How Confronting Death Helps Us Live (Matthew McCullough)

How can thinking and being really honest about the reality of death paradoxically free us to find hope and joy in God like never before?

Introducing the New ESV CrossReference Tool

This free tool for your blog or website scans each page for all Bible references, automatically turning each reference into a hoverable link.

Be Inspired by the Lives of Key Reformation Figures

Be inspired by the lives and ministries of 5 key historical figures whom God used to bring reformation to the church.

Podcast: The Dehumanizing Habits That Social Media Has Normalized (Paul Tripp)

Paul Tripp discusses how we as God’s people should think about the reactive culture in which we live and how to make sure we're not part of the problem.

Podcast: The Good News About Not Being a Perfect Mom (Katie Faris)

Katie Faris discusses the false expectations put on moms and the true grace they can experience.

Simply Read: Day 3

Day 3 of Simply Read, an 8-day Bible reading challenge through the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts.

Remembering Your Baptism

Pastor Jeff Vanderstelt encourages us to remember our baptism—the sign of the new identity that Christians have in Jesus Christ.

You Can Change: A 5-Day Devotional Reading Plan

Over the course of five days, be encouraged by God’s commitment to his own in this devotional adaptation from John Piper’s book, Providence.

Podcast: Do Christians Need to Follow the Mosaic Law? (Frank Thielman)

What does the New Testament teach about how the Old Testament applies to Christians?

Introducing ‘ESV Proverbs: Daily Wisdom’

The book of Proverbs is a unique and treasured part of the Bible, rich with timeless wisdom. It is meant to be read slowly and meditatively.