The authors of the Bible interpret earlier portions of the Bible in ways that can be difficult to understand. Part of the challenge comes from the modern expectations we bring to the Bible. Taking the time to study how Jesus interprets his Bible offers an antidote.
Jesus prays and studies the Scriptures. We may never fully understand why he needs to pray or study Scripture. His example shows us what we need to do. |
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October 3 — Church-backed groups such as the Lutheran nonprofit Finn Church Aid and the Catholic Salesians of Don Bosco are helping refugees resettle and develop financial independence in Uganda by providing education, skills trainings, and farming equipment. The country has received over 1.6 million refugees from South Sudan, Congo, and elsewhere — the highest number in Africa. (Religion News Service) |
| October 4 — How tall was Jesus? While the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19 is generally interpreted to refer to Zacchaeus's stature, a recent study from a Canadian professor of early Christianity suggests we might be bringing our own preconceived notions to the text, which is ambiguous about whether it was in fact Zacchaeus or Jesus who was the short one. So which was it? In short, there's no way to know. (Biblical Archaeology Society) |
| October 4 — While American Evangelicals strongly desire to engage with others about their beliefs, in practice they rarely do, according to a study by Lifeway Research. Only a quarter say they are equipped to do so: nearly a third read the Bible less than once a month, and go to church even more rarely. The study's authors urge Christians to better understand Scripture so they can better engage with their surrounding culture. (Religion Unplugged) |
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As Christians, we want our perceptions shaped by those of the Spirit-directed authors of the Bible. And as the community of faith, we want our lives shaped by those same perceptions. Hence the common question: what does the Bible have to say about the women preserved in its pages?
Renowned Bible scholar Dr. Sandra Richter dissects the idea of "women in the Bible" to show how God's plan has always been bigger than cultural limitations. |
| Although self-confidence can produce healthy and positive outcomes as it relates to mental health, risk-taking, building relationships, and academic performance, if we put our full trust in ourselves, we will ultimately be let down (or let others down).
Former Miss Universe Demi Tebow shares how her journey from self-confidence to God-confidence helped her move beyond temporary achievements to something more lasting. |
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