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Introducing the ESV Holy Bible: Dyslexia-Friendly Edition

Approximately 17 percent of the global population has dyslexia, and many do not have the proper resources to easily read God’s Word.

‘The Biggest Story’ Christmas Devotional with Printable Ornaments

Take a journey through the Bible this December with the help of stories from The Biggest Story Bible Storybook, and prepare your family for the birth of Jesus the Savior!

10 Apps to Use with Your ESV Digital Scripture Journal

Here are ten apps we've tested and that work well with the ESV Digital Scripture Journal.

10 Key Bible Verses on Elders

The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach.

Podcast: Help! I Hate My Job (Jim Hamilton)

Jim Hamilton discusses what to do when you hate your job, offering encouragement for those frustrated in their work and explaining the difference between a job and a vocation.

Things You May Not Know About Bible Paper

A few weeks ago we posted a crash course on Bible cover materials, and now we turn our attention to the interior of the Bible.

9 Passages of Scripture to Read on Inauguration Day

These nine passages can help center our gaze on Christ—our just king who reigns now and promises to return, bringing true and lasting peace.

Glimpsing the Gospel in Every Book of the Bible

Biblical literacy is ever-important for Christians as we seek to understand how the Scriptures come together to tell the story of the gospel.

Why We’re Giving Away the ESV Global Study Bible (to Everyone)

We want to equip the global church with theologically rich, gospel-centered content aimed at helping God's people better understand and apply the Bible.

Free Digital Bible Resources during Coronavirus

To help you make the best use of your time during these days of upheaval, we're offering you the ESV.org basic subscription plan free of charge today through Sunday, May 31, 2020.

12 Passages to Read on Thanksgiving Day

Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!

5 Passages to Read Christmas Morning

Rejoice in what God has done at Christmas in the reading of his Word and remember the foretold birth of the Savior. God is with us.

Podcast: Calvinism 101 (Kevin DeYoung)

What are the five points of Calvinism really about and how can we believe them, while maintaining gracious humility towards others who don't?

10 Passages to Read on Reformation Day

Foundational truths from Scripture in celebration of Reformation Day.

Parenting: A 14-Day Devotional

Learn 14 gospel-centered parenting principles from Paul David Tripp’s book, Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Familly.

4 Prayers to Pray when You’re Repentant

Turn to God and his Word and the prayers of the saints when your heart cries out to the Lord in repentance.

Infographic: What Does Your Church Mean to You?

We asked over 10,000 people to share their views of church. In this infographic, we present some of the interesting results.

Delighting in God’s Law: A 10-Day Video Devotional with Jen Wilkin

Join Jen Wilkin, author of Ten Words to Live By, for a ten-day journey through the Ten Commandments, learning what they are and what they mean for our lives.

How Radically Ordinary Hospitality Changed Rosaria Butterfield’s Life

Rosaria Butterfield invites us into her home to show us how God can use “radical, ordinary hospitality” to bring the gospel to our lost friends and neighbors.

Podcast: 12 Key Tools for Bible Study (Lydia Brownback)

Lydia Brownback discusses 12 key tools for Bible study that all Christians can use—tools that will help us go deeper into the biblical text and understand the Bible’s life-giving message for ourselves.

Study the Greek New Testament for Free at ESV.org

Did you know that you can read and study the Greek New Testament for free at ESV.org?

7 Passages to Read on Ash Wednesday

Today marks the beginning of the Lent season. Read seven passages of Scripture to help prepare your heart.

Marriage: A 7-Day Reading Plan

Marriage is God's invention intended to bring him glory. Begin a 7-day reading plan to guide you through what Scripture says about it.

50 Reasons We Appreciate Our Pastors

We recently invited our readers to finish the following sentence: "In the last year, I have appreciated my pastor because he . . ." Here are 50 of our favorite responses.

How Iran Became a Hotspot for Christianity

Despite Muslims’ commitment to bringing up their children in the ways of Allah, the Holy Spirit is stirring the hearts of children and adults in Islamic-ruled countries to bring them to faith in Jesus.

Podcast: Christians, the LGBTQ Community, and the Call to Hospitality (Rosaria Butterfield)

Rosaria Butterfield encourages us to engage our LGBTQ neighbors for Christ, highlighting how God used the radically ordinary hospitality of Christians to draw her to himself.

11 Bible Promises about God’s Love

But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Infographic: The Common (Yet Neglected) Problem of Burnout

Are you experiencing burnout? Check out the infographic to learn more about the symptoms and causes of this common problem.

New Year, New Mercies: A 15-Day Devotional with Paul David Tripp

When “behavior modification” or feel-good aphorisms aren’t enough to make you new, learn to trust in God’s goodness, rely on his grace, and live for his glory each and every day.

Gentle and Lowly: A 14-Day Podcast

Join Dane Ortlund for a 14-day audio devotional to discover the true heart of Christ for sinners and sufferers.