NT260 • Set 4 Discussion & Heart Check Questions Small group discussion questions and accountability tools designed to help disciples grow in their love for God, connect with others, serve others, and share the gospel. These questions were created to accompany the NT260 New Testament reading plan, but they can also be used by any... Continue Reading →
NT260 Set 3 Study Resources Companion study notes, commentary, and next-step resources for this NT260 set of readings. These notes correspond with Set 3 readings in NT260. Read the Scripture first, then use these notes to deepen your understanding. This set helps you begin the journey through the New Testament by focusing on the person... Continue Reading →
In Mark 13, Jesus teaches about the future!
How to Use This Commentary Revelation 2:8–11 is Jesus’ letter to the church in Smyrna—a church marked not by comfort, but by suffering. Read it in four movements: (1) Christ’s identity (v.8), (2) the church’s suffering (v.9), (3) the coming trial (v.10), and (4) the promise to the faithful (v.11). Key: Faithfulness in suffering reveals... Continue Reading →
How to Use This Commentary Nehemiah 9 shows what happens after God’s Word brings revival—God’s people respond with confession, repentance, and renewed commitment. This chapter is one of the clearest pictures of biblical confession in all of Scripture. Read it in three movements: (1) the people gather for confession (9:1–5a), (2) a prayer recounting God’s... Continue Reading →
The Gospels Journal • Set 11 Small Group Discussion Questions Central Theme Will we trust Jesus enough to follow Him, even when His teaching challenges us? This Week’s Readings John 6:22–40 — Jesus as the Bread of Life John 6:41–71 — Many disciples turn away because of Jesus’ hard teaching Mark 7:1–23 — Jesus confronts... Continue Reading →
How to Use This Commentary Revelation 2:1–7 is Jesus’ letter to the church in Ephesus. It reveals how Christ evaluates His church and what matters most to Him. Read it in four movements: (1) Christ’s authority (v.1), (2) the church’s strengths (vv.2–3, 6), (3) the critical problem (v.4), and (4) the call to return (vv.5–7).... Continue Reading →
How to Use This Commentary Revelation 1:9–20 records John’s first vision of the glorified Christ. This passage answers three key questions: (1) Where is Jesus right now?, (2) What is He doing?, and (3) Why does that matter for the church? Read it in three movements: (1) the setting of the vision (vv.9–11), (2) the... Continue Reading →
You are viewing Deep Roots Commentary for Nehemiah 13:1-31 MTSM commentaries are designed in layers to help you grow from understanding Scripture to teaching it and thinking deeply about it. Choose Your Path and Continue Growing in Nehemiah 13 MTSM commentaries are designed in layers to help you move from understanding Scripture to teaching it... Continue Reading →
How to Use This Commentary Revelation 1:1–8 serves as the introduction to the entire book. It answers three foundational questions: (1) What is Revelation?, (2) Who is it about?, and (3) Why does it matter? Read it in three movements: (1) the revelation explained (vv.1–3), (2) the greeting and identity of Christ (vv.4–6), and (3)... Continue Reading →