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Finding the Water of Life: A Commentary on John 4

The Samaritan woman at the well in John 4 has an astonishing 42 verses devoted to her tale. That suggests the lessons it contains are supremely important.

Understanding the Story of the Bible Changes Everything

Does Bible reading ever feel like homework? When you learn the whole story of the Bible, everything else comes alive.

What Is the Gospel? Five Views in Conversation

Every Christian should know and understand the gospel. But beyond the basics, there's a lot of disagreement about what the gospel is. Here are five views.

Why Does Jesus Pray? And What Can We Learn From the...

Jesus is God incarnate, in perfect fellowship with the Father and Holy Spirit. So why does he pray? And what can we learn from how he prays?

Unveiling the Lordship of Jesus: A Bible Study on Mark 4–5

In Mark 4–5, we see the veil between heaven and earth pulled back and realize that Jesus is truly Lord of creation — and everything in it. 

No More Dead Ends: The Life-Transforming Power of the Risen Jesus

The Resurrection means that Jesus has opened a glorious way for us to belong, to believe, and to become.

One of These Things Is Not Like the Other Ones: A...

When Scripture describes Jesus as the King of all kings, it's painting the portrait of One who’s different than all other leaders and rulers in history.

Jesus’ Last Words on the Cross: It Is Finished

The Greek word "tetelestai" — "it is finished" — might be the most significant word ever uttered. To explain why, bestselling author Charles Martin guides us back to the Cross.

What Do Donkeys, Palms, and Psalms of Praise Have in Common?

Bible translations around the world help us read the details of Palm Sunday more closely, from the unridden colt to the type of palm to the joyful Hosannas!

When Jesus Makes a Cameo in Genesis 3

At humanity's most tragic moment in Genesis 3, something curious happens: we see a foreshadowing of Jesus at Easter.

How Jesus’ Boyhood Shaped Him Into the Man He Would Become

Getting to know Jesus the boy helps us better understand Jesus the man. But the Bible doesn't say much about his early years — at least, not directly.

The Temptation of Jesus in the Bibles of the World

This Lent, bring a fresh lens to the story of Jesus's temptation while coming alongside Christians around the world by reading translations of Luke 4 in other languages.

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