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Samaria
In the time of Jesus, the Samaritans were despised by most Jews for two reasons: (1) many of them were following the lifestyle of the Roman world and ignoring the Law of Moses; (2) the Samaritan religious traditions denied that God was present among his people in Jerusalem and scorned the Jews. Samaria was the capital city for the northern…
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Chronological Reading Plan
When did the events in the Bible take place? This reading guide gives a historical and chronological perspective to your daily Bible reading. Prehistory Creation Genesis 1.1—2.25Adam and Eve in the Garden and the First Sin Genesis 3.1-24Cain and Abel and the Murder Genesis 4.1-16Noah and the Flood Genesis 6—9The Tower of Babel Genesis 11.1-91900 B.C. The Call of Abraham…
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Storytelling in Antiquity
When the Jewish community gathered in annual rituals to confess their faith in God, they did not formulate abstract creeds and doctrines. They told stories--stories about what God has done. Storytelling does not play a very significant role in modern life in the United States. Mostly we tell stories to children, although one occasionally hears stories in sermons and, less…
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A Brief Description of Popular Bible Translations
When was the CEV translated? Who is the target audience of the NLT? Learn about some of the most popular Bible translations.There are too many Bible translations available in English today (more than 100!) to describe them all here, but below are descriptions to help orient you to some of the more popular or influential. These 15 translations range between…
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Bible Study Guide: 1 Corinthians
Paul spent years living and working in Corinth, so 1 Corinthians is a letter written to close friends. In the letter, Paul answers questions, gives advice and reminds the Corinthians of his friendship.What makes 1 Corinthians unique?Paul's letter to the church at Corinth provides a clear idea of the kind of questions one early group of Jesus' followers faced. It…
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Bible Study Guide: Matthew
In his account of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection, Matthew shows his audience that Jesus was the Messiah, the fulfillment Old Testament Scriptures. What makes Matthew special?The Gospel According to Matthew is probably best known for what is known as the Sermon on the Mount (chapters 5–7), which includes many familiar teachings of Jesus such as the Beatitudes, the Lord’s…
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