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Drew Reichard
May 9, 2019

An Introduction to the Newest Additions to Bible Gateway Plus

This month, Bible Gateway added to its resource library 2 new Study Bibles and another volume from the NIV Application Commentary series. They are:

  • The NKJV Maxwell Leadership Bible
  • NIV Storyline Bible
  • NIV Application Commentary for the book of Acts

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We’re excited to be able to share the notes from these excellent resources with you when you sign up for a 30-day free trial to Bible Gateway Plus. Below is a brief introduction to each of the new additions.

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Jonathan Petersen
May 9, 2019

NRSV: How the Liturgy Deepens Your Affection for Scripture

Browse the print editions of the NRSV Bible translation in the Bible Gateway Store where you'll enjoy low prices every dayRenowned for its beautiful balance of scholarship and readability and vetted by Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, Evangelical, and Jewish scholars, the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) faithfully serves the church in personal spiritual formation, in the liturgy, and in the academy.

[Sign up for the 5-day free email devotional Spiritual Disciplines adapted from The Life with God Bible in the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)]

Read the NRSV on Bible Gateway

We’re grateful to Rev. Susanne Priddy, lead pastor, Trinity United Methodist Church, Durham, NC, for partnering with the Zondervan NRSV Comfort Print® Bible campaign in helping people better engage the Bible.

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Jonathan Petersen
May 8, 2019

How to Live the Bible — Honoring Mothers and Fathers

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This is the sixtieth lesson in author and pastor Mel Lawrenz’ How to Live the Bible series. If you know someone or a group who would like to follow along on this journey through Scripture, they can get more info and sign up to receive these essays via email here.

Feature: A Book of Prayers for Kids.

With Mother’s Day coming up, here is a reminder, from the Ten Commandments, about how our relationships with our mothers and fathers should be honorable.

The first part of the Ten Commandments describe what a right relationship with God looks like, and the second set of commandments describe the way to live rightly with other people.

Ten Commandments illustration

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Jonathan Petersen
May 7, 2019

What is True Manhood?: An Interview with Bill Delvaux

Bill DelvauxHow does the biblical concept of heroism contrast with what’s depicted in comic books and movies? Why is heroism important to a man’s identity? What is the biblical model for being heroic?

Bible Gateway interviewed Bill Delvaux (@BillDelvaux) about his book, Heroic: The Surprising Path to True Manhood (B&H Books, 2019).

Contrast and compare how cultures past and present have defined “heroic” in terms of manhood.

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Bill Delvaux: What intrigues me about how cultures have defined “heroic” is the uniformity of understanding. Whether I read Greek mythology, delve into a classic novel, or watch a recent film release, there’s a striking similarity amidst all the differences in time and place. Basically the heroic man embodies someone who uses his strength and wisdom for the benefit of those around him. He even goes so far as to suffer, sacrifice, and die in some cases so that others will flourish. When we see this heroic man in action, we intuitively know that this is right and true. No one has to argue us into this conclusion.

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Jonathan Petersen
May 6, 2019

How Can You Find a Biblical Role Model for Your Teen?

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Aside from Jesus himself, few people in Scripture are presented as obvious heroes. Most are portrayed as complicated people, prone to occasional failure, who nevertheless were used by God in extraordinary ways. That’s why they make such great role models for your complicated teen, who also may be prone to occasional failure.

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Here are four women and six men to consider in your search for biblical role models.

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Guest Post
May 6, 2019

John Maxwell Profiles in Leadership: Joseph – The Middle of the Journey

John Maxwell This is the thirteenth lesson in bestselling author and speaker John Maxwell’s Leadership by the Bible series. If you know someone or a group who would like to follow along on this journey through Scripture, tell them to sign up to receive John’s free email devotional here.

By John C. Maxwell

Genesis 41

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Twenty-two years passed from the time Joseph received his dream until its fulfillment. As a leader in the middle of a journey, you must never give up your God-given dreams. That requires:

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Jonathan Petersen
May 5, 2019

Bible News Roundup – Week of May 5, 2019

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Report Warns Persecution Against Christians Close to Genocide
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Scripture Removed From School Retaining Wall Following Complaint
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Jonathan Petersen
May 3, 2019

Dr. Warren Wiersbe (1929–2019)

Dr. Warren Wiersbe

Pastor, broadcaster, and prolific author, Warren Wiersbe, 89, died May 2, 2019, 14 days before his 90th birthday. Demonstrating his life-long love for the Bible and for writing, he was the general editor of The Wiersbe Study Bible (Thomas Nelson, 2019), published just two months ago.

[Browse the many resources by Warren Wiersbe in the Bible Gateway Store]

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Jonathan Petersen
May 2, 2019

5 Compelling Prayers in the Bible

Browse the many books written by Philip Yancey in the Bible Gateway Store where you'll enjoy low prices every dayIn his book Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference? (Zondervan, 2010), bestselling author Philip Yancey says, “We pray because we want to thank someone or something for the beauties and glories of life, and also because we feel small and helpless and sometimes afraid. We pray for forgiveness, for strength, for contact with the One who is, for assurance that we are not alone….The main purpose of prayer is not to make life easier, nor to gain magical powers, but to know God.”

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The Bible records many prayers. When you don’t know what to say to God, look to Scripture for prayerful insight.

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Jonathan Petersen
May 2, 2019

NRSV: How a Close Scripture Reading Informs Social Action

Browse the print editions of the NRSV Bible translation in the Bible Gateway Store where you'll enjoy low prices every dayRenowned for its beautiful balance of scholarship and readability and vetted by Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, Evangelical, and Jewish scholars, the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) faithfully serves the church in personal spiritual formation, in the liturgy, and in the academy.

[Sign up for the 5-day free email devotional Spiritual Disciplines adapted from The Life with God Bible in the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)]

Read the NRSV on Bible Gateway

We’re grateful to Dr. R. Patrick Smith, associate research professor of Theological Ethics and Bioethics, Duke Divinity School, for partnering with the Zondervan NRSV Comfort Print® Bible campaign in helping people better engage the Bible.

Read about the two greatest commandments in Matthew 22:37-40 (NRSV) and the Parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37 (NRSV).

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