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Four Replacements for Worry

The situation David faced in Psalm 37 sounds dangerous and dire. The wicked are multiplying in the land, planning and scheming against the righteous. In other words, there’s plenty to worry about. David is not fazed by this though because he knows that God will deliver the righteous and judge…

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The Cultural River of the Ancient Near East

What does the Bible say about culture? Culture in the Bible is not an explicit subject that you can find through a simple word study. Instead, it permeates every page of the biblical text. It’s the invisible and foundational backdrop to everything we see taking place on the pages of…

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A Guided Tour Through the First Chapter of Philippians

When touring a historic site, it can be beneficial to hire a guide to make sure you get the most out of your visit. If this is true for touring a historic site, then how much truer is it for studying the Word of God? Yes, a guide can be…

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How Many Letters Did Paul Write to the Corinthians?

While reading through 1 and 2 Corinthians, one gets the impression that the church in Corinth was a very needy church. They had their own questions for Paul and a lot of issues that he had to address. This meant for frequent visits and correspondence, many of which are mentioned…

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The Gospel of God

While most of us would look to Romans 1:16–17 for the theme of Paul’s letter to the Romans, this isn’t the first place he talks about the gospel in the letter. He actually tells us what the gospel is in the opening words of the letter. Let’s see how Paul…

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Christ Our Priest

Have you ever encountered a topic in the Bible that piqued your curiosity? If you’re like me, then that happens almost every time you read the Bible. Having an interest in learning more about a topic is not enough, though. We need to know how we can learn more about…

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Stoke the Fire

At one point or another, everyone needs encouragement. The reason for the encouragement varies. It could be weariness or trials or fear. In Timothy’s case, it probably included an element of fear. Timothy appeared to have suffered from a slight timidity, making him prone to shrink back from his leadership…

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“You Are the Christ”

Peter’s response to Jesus’ question about his identity occurs in the middle of Mark’s Gospel. This confession serves as the first time a human arrives at the right conclusion about who Jesus is. However, things quickly unravel from there as Jesus proceeds to tell his disciples what must happen to…

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