As a former college pastor, I decided one year to structure my annual Bible study around the Old Testament in the fall and the New Testament in the spring. To my delight, several skeptical students came to faith during the fall semester — before even reaching the New Testament.
How was it possible for these students to encounter Jesus Christ and make a commitment of faith without even reading the Gospels?
As it turns out, it was through a return to early Christian reading practices that enabled students to encounter Jesus right at the beginning of our Old Testament Bible study. |
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It's easy to forget sometimes, but rest and relaxation in the Bible are neither luxuries nor hard-won breaks from labor. Rest is baked into creation from the very beginning.
As you're adjusting to summer schedules and maybe even preparing for vacation, here is a collection of Bible verses about God's promises — and expectations — for our physical and spiritual rest, in this life and the life to come. |
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Bible News The latest Bible-related and Bible-adjacent news |
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June 17 — The American Bible Society's latest chapter of its "State of the Bible 2025" report found a strong link between Bible engagement and flourishing, particularly among Gen Z and millennials. Daily Bible readers scored 7.9 on the Human Flourishing Index, compared to 6.8 for non-readers. Gen Zers showed improved social relationships, with scores rising from 6.6 in 2024 to 7.0. Bible engagement also increased nationwide for the first time in four years. (Christianity Daily) |
| June 18 — Dallas Jenkins, creator of The Chosen, is developing a new series, Joseph of Egypt, for Amazon MGM Studios. The show will explore the biblical story of Joseph, focusing on his betrayal by jealous brothers, rise to power in Egypt, and ultimate test of forgiveness. The project is part of Jenkins' broader partnership with Amazon, which includes exclusive streaming rights for The Chosen and a future series on Moses. (RELEVANT) |
| June 19 — The first complete Welsh Bible, translated by Bishop William Morgan in 1588 (and available to read in Bible Gateway), is on display in Wales for the first time at St Davids Cathedral until July 9, 2025. Loaned by Westminster Abbey, where it has been preserved since its creation, the Bible is celebrated as a "special treasure" of Welsh heritage. This rare edition remains in excellent condition, having only ever been used once in church. (Christian Daily) |
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I used to think that when things fell apart, they stayed apart. That frayed edges were the end of the story. But Scripture tells a different truth — one that has undone me and remade me: God is a God of holy mending.
From Genesis to Revelation, we don't see a God who discards damaged goods. We see a Weaver who gathers up every broken thread, every torn piece, every frayed edge, and patiently, relentlessly, tenderly weaves them back into something even more beautiful than before.
He does this through His covenants — sacred promises that reveal the depths of His commitment to restore what was broken and redeem what was lost. |
| In this short but powerful letter Paul directs a wealthy slave owner, Philemon, to not only forgive his escaped slave Onesimus but to welcome him as an equal in Christ. Here's your quick reference guide to the epistle, including summary, key verse, important info, and reading guides. |
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