The Guiding Word Series is a Bible study that will take readers through the entire Bible in six volumes. This second volume, The Books of History, takes readers from Joshua through Esther. Following the pattern of a travel guide, readers will find helpful features printed on the page that expand on Scripture. https://www.cph.org/the-books-of-history-guiding-word-volume-2 #GuidingWord #biblestudy #biblestudytools
There are plenty of places in the Bible to turn to when you need guidance. While the New Testament is filled with Christ’s parables that offer strong advice, the Old Testament is also...
Visiting the homebound, the hospitalized, those living in nursing homes, and the imprisoned is a privilege and a joy. Those in such circumstances are welcoming and happy to receive...
Waves of the Aegean Sea lap the north shore of the Saronic Gulf in southeastern Greece. From Athens on the east end of the gulf to Cenchreae on the west, the apostle Paul had a 65-mile...
39:48Listen to this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast as author and guest R. Reed Lessing takes a close look at recent interpretations, historical and canonical settings, genres, and more i
As I am writing this blog, Christmas is still two months away. However, there are already signs of its coming. Recently, I did some shopping. Halloween has yet to pass and there are...
Can you remember the last time you purchased a piece of furniture or appliance, understanding that your purchase would require some assembly at home? You likely returned home from the...
When I am counseling couples before marriage, I encourage them to avoid discussing any important issues before 9:00 a.m. and after 9:00 p.m. Most people are at their best in the 9:00 a.m....
Stepping from the shadows of the Ausoni Mountains, walking northward along the famous Appian Way, the apostle Paul reached the coastal plains of Italy that stretched all the way to...
With the death of Jesus Christ on the cross, His resurrection, and His ascension in heaven, the early church had its beginning. Through the work of the Holy Spirit, the apostles, and the...
2:52What are God's actual promises to you? The Bible overflows with God's promises for what has already been fulfilled, for the here and now, and what will be fulfilled. Author Terry Zuehsow explores 228
Many teachings in the Bible are easy to understand and accept. Such teachings include the following:
2:52What are God's actual promises to you? The Bible overflows with God's promises for what has already been fulfilled, for the here and now, and what will be fulfilled. Author Terry Zueshow explores 228
This blog is an excerpt from Unfailing: God's Assurance for Times of Changeby Christopher M. Kennedy. The Bible is all about change. God created all things good. Then Adam and Eve fell...
50:45Rev. Dr. Andrew Bartelt joins this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast to discuss the newest volume of the Concordia Commentary series he wrote, which covers Isaiah 1-12. Andy talks abou
The Jerusalem temple was overlaid with so much gold that persons who saw it described its blinding effects as it glistened in the sun. Herod the Great refurbished it. He surrounded it...
Forty-one times Mark describes the events flowing around Jesus’ life with the word immediately (in Greek, euthus), propelling the reader toward the cross where Jesus would die, giving His...
1:03Explore the Books of Moses - Genesis through Deuteronomy - in depth! This Bible resource uses maps, diagrams, clarification points and more to help readers better understand each passage of the Bible.
When we use the expression “take my word for it,” we are asking another person or group to trust that what we are saying is true. More specifically, we are asking this person or group to...
The Greek title “Book of the Twelve” (dodekapropheton) describes [the last twelve] of the Latter Prophets in the Hebrew canon. Jesus son of Sirach perhaps referred to this title when he...
I grew up reading comic books (often when I should have been studying). I was fascinated by the heroes, stories, art, and action. Back then, you could buy comic books at the grocery...
