In the Bible, dreams are sources of divine revelation that indicate what someone should do, reveal what is going to happen, or explain current events.
The Bible uses different Hebrew and Greek words when it talks about dreams and visions. [Read more…]
In Matthew 6:13 Jesus teaches his disciples to pray, “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” Wait a second—what’s God’s relationship to temptation we face?
In this excerpt adapted from Navigating Tough Texts: A Guide to Problem Passages in the New Testament, author Murray J. Harris explores this controversial petition of the Lord’s prayer. [Read more…]
These prayers for Independence Day are taken from the Book of Common Prayer.
Our family has made several major transitions in the past few months—from our home in the Middle East to Europe briefly and then to the United States—while also considering new options abroad for the near future. There has been so much change that when my elementary-age children were asked where they lived, they stared blankly and then turned to me for the correct answer. The primary question in our family right now is, “Where is home?” [Read more…]
“Sons and daughters of God” may not mean what you think it means. Explore its significance—and much more—with Michael Heiser’s course The Believer’s Identity, Calling, and Destiny, free this month only.
Dig into often-overlooked context, believers as family, participation with God’s government, the meaning of “none beside me,” and more. [Read more…]
David fought many battles, but there is one that stands out in the memory of the Israelites. After David was anointed king and he conquered Jerusalem and made it his capital, the Philistines came to the outskirts of the city and attacked twice. Both times God delivered David. [Read more…]
Sometimes the best way to understand a passage is to illustrate it. With Canvas, you can drag words or phrases where you want them to create a visual outline of a passage or use a library of shapes to emphasize important aspects. [Read more…]
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