If you’ve never heard of a SOAP Study, it is a simple framework for studying the Bible. SOAP stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. Today we are going to dive into Psalms 139:13-16. I, the writer of this blog, chose this passage after hearing it quoted by pastor Judah…

Why was Jesus not accepted home

The idea of going home holds many emotions. It could be exciting, nerve-wracking, relieving, and terrifying – all rolled into one. If you moved back in with your parents after college or visited old friends from school or work, maybe you’ve felt apprehension along with your anticipation. In Luke 4:16-30,…

Church. We all have an idea of what church means. It might be a place of solitude, joyful noises, tears, challenges, music, learning, or community. For others, church represents rejection or pain. It might be an outdated, crumbling place or a hip, fresh hub of activity. Some only step inside…

NKJV Reverse interlinear olive tree

We are always on the lookout for titles that will help people read and study the Bible. We have had Greek Interlinears in our apps for some time and added our first Hebrew Interlinear recently. After we launched our Hebrew Interlinear, we took a step back and started to think…

The book of Judges can be difficult to read and retain. It’s incredibly full of people, places, and events. Then, some of these people, places, and events are given paragraphs of attention… and others? A single verse. In Judges 3:31, we meet Shamgar. The entirety of chapter three is spent…

John's Gospel: A Winding Road

When you’re trying out a new restaurant, it’s always good to order something simple to compare with other experiences. For instance, if you love coffee, you may order an espresso or a plain latte at a new shop. Or maybe you rank Mexican-style restaurants on their enchiladas. In the same…

Malachi

When you think of Old Testament books, Malachi probably doesn’t make the top five. Yet, this minor prophet book touches on important subjects, like divorce. Since it’s lesser-known book, we’ve pulled introductory material, notes, and articles from the revised NIV Study Bible. Join us for a quick dive into the…