How are the biblical accounts of Noah and Ark and the Israelites crossing the Red Sea related to Baptism? In his new Bible study, author Richard Davenport walks through these accounts and the rest of the Old Testament to see where God points to what baptism will do for us. Take a look at the study: https://books.cph.org/the-baptismal-river #biblestudy #baptism #oldtestament #oldtestamentbiblestudy #cphreads
During nearly thirty years of professional church work, I have often wondered which sin is most damaging to the local congregation. In my experience, it is not disregard for worship and...
The following has been adapted from the Lutheran Bible Companion. To understand the Books of History, it is imperative to understand what came before them. The Books of the Law and the...
3:16Did you know Jesus Christ appears in the Old Testament? Rev. Drs. R. Reed Lessing and Andrew E. Steinmann walk you through the Old Testament showing how passages and themes point to Jesus. Their book
Telling nice people things they don’t want to hear is an unavoidable part of being a faithful pastor. On one occasion, a pleasant couple from the neighborhood came to my office. The...
Nahum is a book of comfort for those who trust in the LORD. God is portrayed as a warrior who will fight for His people, but He is also as an avenging God who does not tolerate wickedness....
It seems the land on which our house is built is the perfect breeding ground for thistles, a particular type of weed that is painfully prickly and extremely difficult to remove. No matter...
The Old Testament is full of prophets and their prophecies about God’s will for that time and the age to come. But what about today? Do we still have prophets? The following has been...
The Book of Micah reveals God's judgement toward a disobedient people and proclaims that their punishment and exile will soon be at hand. However, God promises in His mercy to restore a...
In this study, Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Gibbs explores what it means to make disciples. Jesus commands us to make disciples, but what does that entail? Dr. Gibbs’ perspective helps us understand...
A quote attributed to Benjamin Franklin regarding taxes is “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” I have yet to encounter anyone who is pleased to pay...
Reading the Bible seems easy enough, doesn’t it? Reading the Bible seems easy enough until you find yourself knee-deep in a genealogical list of seemingly unpronounceable names,...
This blog post is adapted from the Lutheran Bible Companion. The Hebrew name for the Books of Moses is “Torah.” (The Greek title is “Pentateuch”). The conventional translation of “Torah”...
2:55What does it mean to live a life of Christian diligence? It starts with a mindset to trust in God’s love. Author Margo Heath-Dupre’s nine-session Bible study encourages you to intentionally lean into
The Book of Jonah applies the theme of repentance both to the prophet and to the people of Nineveh. The events related in the book explore the nature of God’s mercy and patience as well as...
0:17Learn more about the book of Revelation with these free Bible study questions for guided Bible reading: https://blog.cph.org/read/everyday-faith/books-bible-study-questions-revelation #shorts #revela
Having just passed my fiftieth birthday, I am well into adulthood. I noticed several years ago that I not only look but also behave like my father. My hands are an excellent example. The...
0:201 Peter is packed full of applicable and practical advice for Christians today. Want to learn more? Download our free Books of the Bible Study Questions: https://blog.cph.org/read/bible-study-questio
The book of Obadiah, although the shortest of the twelve minor prophets, has much to teach us today about spiritual arrogance and unfaithfulness. Looking forward to Christ, this short book...
0:22Develop your understanding of your own spiritual leadership in 1 Timothy. https://blog.cph.org/read/books-of-the-bible-study-questions-1-timothy #shorts #1timothy #biblestudy
