To read any of the four Gospels is to get a glimpse into heaven and the glory of God. When we read the Gospel of Mark, we see God on the move, in flesh, in glory.
Yes, the Bible is clear that when Jesus left the glory of heaven and took on human flesh, something was emptied and set aside (see Phil. 2:6–7). But to see Jesus is to see perfect divinity. This is why Jesus told his disciple Philip, "Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father" (John 14:9, NIV).
In chapters four and five of Mark, we see the veil between heaven and earth pulled back and realize that Jesus is truly Lord of creation — and everything in it. |
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May 14 — Looking for more evidence of a resurgence of faith in the U.S.? For the first time in 11 years, two Christian songs are simultaneously charting on Billboard's Hot 100 and Christian charts. Brandon Lake's "Hard Fought Hallelujah" has held its place on the Hot 100 for 11 weeks, currently at No. 44, while Forrest Frank's "Your Way's Better" climbed from No. 72 to No. 62 in its second week. Two others are close to breaking the Hot 100, too. (RELEVANT) |
| May 15 — Research from the Evangelical Alliance in the UK found twice as many people committing to follow Jesus since the COVID-19 pandemic, though fewer are attending weekly. The "Changing Church" report highlights a 13% rise in average church attendance since 2020. Larger churches grew significantly, especially among young people, while smaller ones saw declines. These results reinforce similar data from the "Quiet Revival" report released last month. (Christian Daily) |
| May 15 — The American Bible Society (ABS) released Chapter 2 of its State of the Bible 2025 report, "The Bible Around the World." There's a ton of data; here are a few highlights. The U.S. leads the "Secular West" in Bible engagement, with 63% of Americans using it compared to a regional average of 50%. And while more than 5 billion copies have been distributed globally in 2,000 languages, 76% of Asians know nothing about the Bible and 56% have never even heard of it. (ABS) |
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Paul's Second Letter to the Thessalonians clarifies some of the points in his first letter and prepares the Thessalonians for a longer wait than they had expected for Jesus to return. Here's your quick reference guide to the letter, including summary, key verse, important info, and reading guides.
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Lisa Harper is an author, speaker, Bible teacher and podcast host, and she recently joined us in Nashville to record episodes of the new NIV Application Bible Podcast. While she was there, we had a chance to ask her about her experiences studying the Bible, advice she would give someone starting their own Bible study journey, and why she's so excited to make the NIV Application Bible her new personal Bible. |
| As you probably know if you're shopping for them, kids and teens come with a lot of questions. At the same time, research shows younger generations are increasingly struggling with staying engaged and attentive while reading.
If you're on the hunt for the perfect graduation (or anytime) gift for the young people in your life, look no further. Here are some of my top picks and tips to start kids on a lifelong engagement with Scripture. |
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NIV Application Bible, Red Letter, Comfort Print |
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| We all experience anxiety, but we don't have to let worry and fear control our lives. In Anxious for Nothing, Max Lucado provides you with a roadmap for coping with and healing from anxiety. Complete with Lucado's signature storytelling and relatable anecdotes, this book invites you to study Philippians 4:6-7—the most highlighted passage of the Bible and any book on the planet according to Amazon. |
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