Weekly Brief is your 1-minute smart and fast report to keep you informed of important Bible-related trends, statistics, articles, and pivotal happenings on the Web and at Bible Gateway. Forward to your friends and share with your followers to encourage them to subscribe.
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Pastor, broadcaster, and author Dr. David Jeremiah believes reassurance can be found throughout the Bible—especially in the book of Psalms—both now during the coronavirus pandemic and during all of life's greatest challenges. Bible Gateway interviewed Dr. David Jeremiah about his book, Shelter in God: Your Refuge in Times of Trouble (Thomas Nelson, 2020).
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What does the Bible say about art? What is a biblical, systematic, and practical theology of aesthetics? What is the scriptural teaching about the passions that motivate us? How were we made for God's delight? And, though sin and bondage plague our passions, how does God shape our fun, feelings, desires, and affections? Bible Gateway interviewed David A. Covington about his book, A Redemptive Theology of Art: Restoring Godly Aesthetics to Doctrine and Culture (Zondervan, 2018).
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Receive a FREE digital download of Chapter One of the book Facing Your Giants: God Still Does the Impossible, beautiful printables, and a character profile on King David, plus get FREE access to 5 teaching videos with Max Lucado. These teaching videos will be available for free through July 27. No additional registration required.
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IMPORTANT RESOURCES FOR YOU
2020 is the Year Of The Bible. Select the free Bible Reading Plan that's right for you this year.
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Cara Meredith, author of The Color of Life: A Journey Toward Love and Racial Justice (Zondervan, 2019), says, "As a Christian, it’s impossible for me to ignore the threads of justice woven throughout Scripture. I can’t help but see how God...is on the side of those who’ve been rendered voiceless by unjust systems that benefit some but not all...."
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With content gleaned from Halley’s Bible Handbook (Zondervan, 2014)—the most popular Bible handbook of all time and available as one of more than 40 study resources with your membership in Bible Gateway Plus—Halley’s Study Bible (Zondervan, 2020) helps you understand the Bible through articles, study notes, charts, maps, and photos next to related Scripture. Here are examples of reference articles from the first chapter of the Gospel of John.
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As Audiobook Month, June celebrates the rich history of audio technology and its benefit to millions of people every year. So, during this month, Bible Gateway is pleased to celebrate the convenience and benefit of listening to the Bible....
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Taylor Kiser, author of Eat the Cookie: The Imperfectionist’s Guide to Food, Faith, and Fitness (Zondervan, 2020), says, "I started believing what the world was telling me about myself and what I needed to be or look like was true. Thoughts of becoming inadequate and worthless if I didn’t look a certain way, have perfect relationships, or become successful in my career crept in. When I think way back to my early teen years, at the height of anorexia, my thoughts are really what started it all...."
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In this 110th lesson on how to live the Bible, pastor and author Dr. Mel Lawrenz says, "The gospel offers a definitive way to get on God’s side, but the restoration of dignity is a longtime work...." If you want to know how to live the Bible every day, read this installment of his series on our Blog and encourage your friends and followers to receive it by email.
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Aaron and Jennifer Smith, authors of Marriage After God: Chasing Boldly After God’s Purpose for Your Life Together (Zondervan, 2019), says, "We will be able to love more freely and more extravagantly when we do not have obligations to debt. Let this call to love others be our motivation to never cease chasing after a debt-free lifestyle...."
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The Spirit of God Illustrated Bible: Over 40 Stories of God's Power and Presence (Zonderkidz, 2018) colorfully reveals in 45 Bible stories how God's Spirit, depicted by artist Fernando Juarez as a dramatic swirling mist, has been with us since the beginning and continues to be with us today. Highlighted are 29 Old and 16 New Testament stories such as Adam and Eve, Abraham, Joseph, the Baptism of Jesus, and the Pentecost. The stories are retold by author Doris Rikkers especially for children 4 to 8 years old, but everyone will enjoy contemplating the presence and power of God through the Holy Spirit.
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Even though it's likely one of the earliest Christian documents, 1 Thessalonians makes it clear that Paul considers the suddenness of Christ’s return to be apparent to believers. “…for you know very well,” he writes in 1 Thessalonians 5:2, “that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night...."
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One of the coolest parts about working in Bible publishing is getting first-hand experience in reading new insights about the Bible, and learning at the feet (well, minds and hands!) of incredible Bible scholars and teachers. A popular Bible in the past few years—that is so popular it's now available in three Bible translations—has been the Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible (Zondervan, 2017). The Zondervan Bible editor who worked on the project, Mike Vander Klipp, has worked on Bibles for over 20 years. Working on this Bible was invigorating for him, so I sat down to ask him why and to give you a glimpse “behind the scenes.”
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If you’re a Bible Gateway Plus member, you know many valuable resources are available to you. Here are 5 quick tricks to make it easier to find what you’re looking for and get the most out of the service.
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In these days of unrest, Bible Gateway’s free email devotional, Worship & Word, will help lift your soul in adoration of God and out of the “miry clay” of current events.
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Browse the many free video presentations on the ChurchSource webcast channel by such authors as Clay Scroggins, Gary Thomas, Josh McDowell, Lee Strobel, and many more from whom you're able to learn at your convenience.
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Reading the Bible in multiple languages and multiple versions is always just a click away online at Bible Gateway and in print from the Bible Gateway Store, where you'll save money while supporting the ministry of Bible Gateway when making a purchase.
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