Understanding the Bible This post is part of our Understanding the Bible series—short, clear explanations of common questions, phrases, images, and themes found in Scripture. The goal is simple: to help you read the Bible more clearly by explaining what the text says, what it meant in its original context, and why it still matters... Continue Reading →
How to Use This Commentary Luke 11:1–13 unfolds in three movements: (1) Jesus gives a pattern for prayer (11:1–4), (2) He reshapes how we think about persistence in prayer (11:5–8), and (3) He grounds prayer in the generous character of the Father (11:9–13). Tip: Read the passage straight through once, then return to each section... Continue Reading →
The University of Oklahoma Sooners softball team exemplifies unity and faith, demonstrating that true purpose transcends trophies, with a commitment to discipleship and selflessness.
https://youtu.be/IU0Gd1DTUHQ How to Bring Jesus on Vacation - And anywhere else for that matter (Deuteronomy 6:1-7) Introduction In today's sermon, we explored how to maintain a Christ-centered life even when we're away from our daily routines, such as during vacations or family trips. Using Deuteronomy 6:1-7 as our foundational scripture, we delved into practical ways... Continue Reading →
Directly before the book of Judges, the text of Joshua ends with a covenant renewal ceremony. In Joshua 24, Joshua gathers all the tribes of Israel together at a place called Shechem and begins recounting all of the amazing things God has done, starting with how he used Abraham to create the nation of Israel,... Continue Reading →