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—2.25 Adam and Eve in the Garden and the First Sin Genesis 3.1-24 Cain and Abel and the Murder Genesis 4.1-16 Noah and… Read More

Injustice permeates governments, societies and relationships. Yet God calls Christians to actively work for justice in the world. Read more about the value of justice in this meditation inspired by the work of the Rev Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. Let justice and fairness flow like a river that… Read More

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. loved his enemies — even when they bombed his house. Use this meditation to reflect on the power of love. We love because God loved us first. But if we say we love God and don’t love each other, we are liars. We… Read More

Where does power come from? Is it from governments, community leaders or mobs? The Bible says power comes from God. Read more in this reflection inspired by the work of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I trust you to save me, LORD God, and I won’t… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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),… Read More

The gospel is a message of good news. Mark writes his Gospel to inform the world of the good news that Jesus brings salvation and forgiveness of sins. What makes Mark unique? There are several characteristics that make the Gospel of Mark unique. Too often, these special characteristics are… Read More

Experience the third Gospel with this Bible study guide, complete with questions, thought starters and Scripture references. View the online guide today. What makes Luke unique? Luke is the first part of a two-volume work that includes The Acts of the Apostles. This is clear from the introductions… Read More