The topic of Bible translations can sometimes lead to spirited discussions. In college, many of my peers advocated for the English Standard Version (ESV), arguing for its superior quality. Professors also regularly mentioned their preferred versions and sometimes required certain ones for assignments. Despite all these voices seeking to persuade, my favorite was the New International Version (NIV). I found it easy to read and understand compared to other versions. It is still the version I turn to when reading and memorizing Scripture.Whether ESV, NIV, KJV, NLT, or other versions, we all have ..read more

Ask any kid well-versed in the Bible, and they can probably tell you all about King David, who displayed great faith and courage when he killed the giant Goliath with a slingshot and his bold trust in God.Or maybe you’ve heard about David’s shady and possibly nonconsensual exploits with his friend’s wife, Bathsheba, a woman he spotted on the roof bathing while the other men were at war. His lust led to deep sin as he not only engaged in adultery but murder, ultimately killing his friend when Bathsheba became pregnant.When it comes to the Bible and Hebrew culture in general, King David is next ..read more

To be effective publicly, we must be effective and diligent in our private studies. So, the question arises: how do I get the most from my Bible study ..read more

God established the Jewish fall feasts described in the Old Testament for people to remember his past faithfulness, reflect on their current relationships with him, and anticipate his future promises. These feasts also point to the redemptive work of Jesus described in the New Testament. By understanding the symbolic significance of the Jewish fall feasts, we can see the continuity of God’s redemptive plan and appreciate how these ancient practices reveal the depth of what Jesus has accomplished for us.Let’s explore 5 Jewish fall feasts that remind us of what Jesus has done for us. Photo ..read more

Even in our super-connected society, there are some people we pass by and never meet. Sometimes, we miss an encounter that could challenge, teach, or change us.Jesus, however, was always intentional about the people he met. One example is in John 4 when he stops and talks with the woman known as “the Woman at the Well.” In this passage, Jesus is on his way to Galilee. Instead of continuing on, he chooses to go through the town of Samaria, where he stops beside a well. While he is there, a woman from Samaria comes to draw water. In this study, we will dive into this deep Scripture to study ..read more

We often focus on the underdog-to-hero narrative and victory over life’s problems, forgetting that this was a historical event with a real shepherd named David and a giant warrior named Goliath. Even more, we miss what the Bible intends to show us about our Lord.   ..read more

What should Christians know about the origins of astronomy and what part did astrology play in the study of the stars ..read more

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When someone tells me they want "proof, not the Bible," I tell them that though they don't believe the Bible, I do. I believe it gives me the right basis to correctly interpret the facts around me ..read more

It was a time in the world when people held a fresh memory of the great Flood. Old man Noah and his sons told them all about it. Noah's son, Shem, preached to everybody, telling them to fear God while Noah's grandson, Cush, preached a different message ..read more