How Isaiah Prophesied That Jesus Would Submit and Suffer
David M. King
Over and over again, Isaiah lifts our eyes to the prophetic horizon against which we see a shadow of the Christ. We can be certain that Jesus is in view because the New Testament explicitly states this.
13 Passages to Read on Mother’s Day
Consider these passages for encouragement as a mother or to reflect on the sacrificial love of a mother in your life.
What Does 2 Peter 1:19–21 Mean?
Matthew S. Harmon
God is a God who speaks and delights to reveal himself. And so when God speaks, he is telling us something about who he is, what he values, what's important to him, and what he is doing in this world.
What Did Jesus Teach about Disabilities?
Michael S. Beates
In the record of Jesus’s ministry in the four Gospels, we see in the Savior a striking focus upon a ministry among the deaf, mute, lame, blind, and the broader community they represent.
Why Study the Books of 1–2 Timothy and Titus?
Brian J. Tabb
1–2 Timothy and Titus are among the most personal and practical books in the New Testament. These letters are often called the "Pastoral Epistles,” but they’re relevant for all Christians, not just pastors.
The Gospel in Exodus
Sean Michael Lucas
Exodus offers the greatest paradigmatic redemption event in the Bible prior to Christ’s incarnation.
7 Reasons Why You Should Study the Book of Ruth
John Piper
Ruth is a very old book. The events took place over three thousand years ago. Could it be relevant and helpful for your life? I think so.
Jesus’s Path to the Cross: A 9-Day Devotional
Travel with Jesus through Scripture on his path to the cross, learning more about the people and places he encountered along the way.
The Authority of Scripture
John S. Feinberg
Ours is not a time of great respect for authority. For most people, including many evangelical Christians, personal freedom and liberty are avidly pursued virtues.
An Open Letter to Teens Facing Doubts about Christianity
Rebecca McLaughlin
Perhaps you believe in Jesus, but sometimes you are not sure. Maybe you find the Bible hard to understand or you find yourself wondering what is true. Asking questions is often the best way to learn.
8 Tips for Studying God's Word
Learn some practical tips for engaging with and getting the most out of your time in God's living, active Word.
What Jesus’s First Miracle Shows Us About Who He Is
Casey F. Ehlers
The miracles of Jesus have always been a central confession of our faith, creating an obvious tension between the ancient church and the technological society. How is the church to respond?
What Does 1 Corinthians 16:13 Mean?
Jay S. Thomas
“Act like men” is a phrase that could be easily misunderstood in light of modern sensibilities. For many, at first blush, it could read as a sexist statement by Paul. So, what does it mean?
Why Study the Book of Judges?
Miles V. Van Pelt
The narratives contained in the book of Judges were written to “bear witness” or “testify” to the person and work of Jesus and the great salvation that he has achieved for his people.
3 Questions about Creation: Who, How, and Why?
Kevin DeYoung
When considering the creation of the universe, there are three principal questions we can ask: Who? How? and Why?
Is the Bible Pro-Life?
Scott Klusendorf
Abortion advocates are correct that the Bible does not specifically mention abortion. But what’s the best explanation for its silence?
Why Study the Books of 1-2 Chronicles?
James Duguid
Chronicles is a reboot. It is not just the same old material; it has a new tone, a new message, new truth about God to communicate.
4 Prayers to Pray when You’re Sorrowed
Turn to the Word of God and the prayers of the saints when your heart is saddened and in need of the gospel’s hope.
Why Was Jesus’s Teaching So Astonishing?
Greg Gilbert
What was so unusual and so attention-grabbing about Jesus’s teaching? Part of it was that once people began to challenge him and ask him questions, Jesus proved to be a masterful chess player.
How Was the Resurrection of Lazarus Different than the Resurrection of Jesus?
Joanna Kimbrel
Lazarus would die again, but Jesus would not. And for all who trust in Christ who are united to him by faith, what is his is now ours.
What Does It Mean to Walk in the Spirit?
Margaret Elizabeth Köstenberger
Prior to their new life in Christ, New Testament believers had not experienced the continual indwelling of the Spirit. It was at Pentecost that the Spirit came upon the first believers and the church was born.
Where, When, and Why Were Each of Paul’s Letters Written?
One recent commentary asserts simply and plausibly, “Paul’s primary purpose in writing Romans was to minister to the believers in Rome for whom he had an apostolic responsibility.”
Will God’s Wrath Come upon the Sexually Immoral? (Ephesians 5)
Benjamin L. Merkle
Not everyone who commits these sins is excluded from God’s heavenly kingdom. Yet, those who persistently give themselves over to them demonstrate that they are indeed excluded from eternal life.
When Jesus Sang
I wonder what that song was like for Jesus. I wonder because of the other details the Gospel writers also included about that evening—and there are many.
What Is the Great Gain of Godliness? (1 Timothy 6)
Denny Burk
Believers should not act as if material possessions are the key to the good life, because they are not. The good life is in godly contentment.
Podcast: The Freeing Reality that You Are Not Enough (Jen Wilkin)
Jen Wilkin discusses God-given limits as created beings, reflecting on why the common refrain that we should look inside ourselves for meaning and purpose is so misguided.
What Is Christ to Us If He Is Not Our All-Satisfying Treasure?
John Piper
The aim of God’s work in redemption is not that through Christ we might have salvation, but that through salvation we might have Christ—the all-satisfying treasure.
Encouragement for Anyone Waiting on a Prodigal Spouse
Betsy Childs Howard
Besides the prodigal son, there’s another parable of a prodigal in the Bible. It isn’t told by Jesus; instead it was lived in real life by the prophet Hosea.
The One Word That Explains the Whole Message of the Bible
Chris Bruno
I don't know if you know this, but the Bible is not ultimately about you—the Bible is about God.
How Hannah’s Prayer Found Its Fulfillment in Mary’s Magnificat
Benjamin L. Gladd
Why does Luke talk so much about God being "high"? The answer lies in Mary’s praise in the well-known Magnificat.