Important stories are worth repeating. Although the story of David is told in 1 and 2 Samuel, the author of 1 Chronicles offers another viewpoint on the life of Israel’s greatest king. What makes 1 Chronicles special? The long family lists that begin 1 Chronicles make this book special. For the writer… Read More
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How do translators communicate the message of the Bible from the original languages today? Until recently most Bible translations were done according to an approach called “formal equivalence” (or, “word-for-word translation”). The goal of the formal equivalence approach is to communicate both the words and the grammatical structure (the “form”)… Read More
This 45-day reading tool will guide you through the Deuterocanon/Apocrypha, books accepted by the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox traditions. Download this resource Day 1 Tobit 1.1-22 Tobit Is Taken Prisoner to AssyriaDay 2 Tobit 2.1—3.17 Tobit Goes BlindDay 3 Tobit 4.1-21 Tobit… Read More
American Bible Society has a legacy of working within the African American community to spread God’s Word. Learn more. In 1900, the leaders of American Bible Society responded to the new situations created by the Supreme Court’s “separate but equal” decision in 1896 and the uneven distribution in… Read More
Out of his devotion to Christ, Anthony gave up worldly possessions, moved to the desert and lived a life of solitude. Read more about Anthony’s legacy. The Monastic Saint When Emperor Constantine proclaimed Christianity as the Roman imperial religion, it became fashionable to practice Christianity. Status in the new… Read More
People have attempted to defy death for thousands of years but they have failed. Elijah, who was whisked to heaven in a whirlwind, didn’t fail. Read more about this death-defying prophet. Elijah was a prophet who lived in Israel from around 899 to 850 B.C. This was after the Israelite kingdom… Read More
Christmas is the most popular Christian holiday in the world. Use these resources to find out more about the meaning of Christmas. Beyond the images of Christmas carols and cards, the amazement merited by Christmas lies in the singular, history-shattering promise of the Bible: God… Read More
Read this poem in a quiet devotional time or out loud with your family. As you read the poem reflect on the joy that Jesus brought to the world. Bethlehem was a well-known city where King David had been born a thousand years before the birth of Jesus. During… Read More
This four-week Advent devotional from the book of Luke will help you reflect on and celebrate the birth of Jesus. The celebration of Jesus’ birth and his illuminating power is the focus of Christmas. Click on to these resources to learn about the true meaning of Christmas. Gather… Read More
