Category Archives: Bible Study

When you’re experiencing doubt—doubt that God exists, or that He keeps His promises—where in the Bible can you turn for reassurance? We asked Bible Gateway visitors to share the Bible verses they turn to when they struggle with doubt. Here are the top five Bible passages they recommended. Continue reading →

An interesting and unusual news item came out of Holy Week this year: the new Pope Francis made headlines—and caused some controversy—by washing the feet of 12 young people at a juvenile detention center. Does foot-washing have any significance in the Bible? We take a look at an unusual scene from the Gospels to find out. Continue reading →

Have you ever committed a Bible verse to memory? We asked Bible Gateway fans for their best Bible memorization strategies, and we’re compiled the top ten suggestions here to help you out. Continue reading →

What is the “unforgivable sin” mentioned by Jesus in Mark 3? Is it possible that you’ve committed it without realizing it? Continue reading →

Ask any pastor or minister what you should do to grow spiritually, and one thing will invariably make the list: Bible study. Why study the Bible? 2 Timothy 3:16-17 tells us that All Scripture is inspired by God and is … Continue reading →

Have you spent time in the Biblical book of Psalms? In “Why Study the Psalms,” William Van Ornum talks about the literary and spiritual characteristics that make this collection of ancient Hebrew poetry so compelling today: Compellingly, [psalms] were used … Continue reading →

What do your Bible reading habits look like? Your ebook reader knows! The Wall Street Journal recently looked at the treasure trove of reading-habit data that ebooks can track. Ebooks can potentially give publishers hard data on how their books … Continue reading →

When we’re grieving or going through hardship, do you turn to the Bible for help? We’ve chosen four Bible passages below that communicate a simple but powerful truth: God will not and does not forget us. Continue reading →