You might be surprised at the number of times the Bible touches on the subject of entertainment. On the positive side, Jesus went to parties and made time to get away from the grind of ministry with His disciples. Paul said that God “richly provides us with everything to enjoy” (1 Timothy 6:17), and he …
(Note: The following video and article is presented within The Biblical Story Course under ERA 5: Israel, lesson 18, “Solomon’s Reign and Its Aftermath”. Synopsis The glory of God is His majesty and the honor due to His name. Israel of old and the Church today are called by God to bring glory to His …
(Note: The following video and article is presented within The Biblical Story Course under ERA 5: Israel, lesson 18, “Solomon’s Reign and Its Aftermath”. Synopsis The glory of God is His majesty and the honor due to His name. Israel of old and the Church today are called by God to bring glory to His …
Andrew Pettegree is a history professor at the University of St. Andrews and founder of the St. Andrews Reformation Studies Institute. In a recent work entitled Reformation and the Culture of Persuasion, he reflects on the profound cultural impact of the Christian Scriptures in sixteenth-century Europe. In particular, the work addresses the means of persuasion: …
“He slept with Hagar, and she conceived . . . So Hagar bore Abram a son.” “She conceived again, and when she gave birth to a son . . .” “Again she conceived, and when she gave birth to a son . . .” “She conceived again, and when she gave birth to a son . . .” “Rachel’s …
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Most of us know that the Bible says not to worry. Jesus put it memorably when He said, “Do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble” (Matthew 6:34). But often that’s easier said than done. Anxiety can feel uncontrollable when finances are …