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Recreating Pentecost: A Close Look at the Language of Acts 2:2-4

By exploring the way the Bible uses language — and languages use the Bible — we can get a small taste of Pentecost 2,000 years after it happened.

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.

What Did the Early Church Actually Look Like? Recovering the Vision...

Many people advocate a return to early church practices. But as Acts 2 shows, if we're serious about that, we need to set aside our radical individualism.

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!

Transforming Your Thought Patterns: A Passion Week Journey [With Free 8-Day...

In the constant noise of our digital age, our minds are battlefields. But as we walk with Jesus through each day of Holy Week, we encounter moments that directly address our struggles.

Bible Verses for Holy Week and Easter (2025)

Read through Holy Week from Palm Sunday to Easter with these select Bible verses, plus full Gospel passages and Lectionary readings for each day of the week.

Holy Week and Easter: The People, Places, and Events

Easter is the most important event in the Christian calendar. Here's everything you need to know about the people, places and events leading up to Easter.

How (and Why) to Observe Lent as a Christian

The season of Lent commemorates Jesus's 40 days of prayer, fasting, and temptation in the desert. Here's how Christians can participate — and why they should.

The Gift of the Prince of Peace

The peace of Christ may surpass all understanding — but that doesn't mean we shouldn't try. Here's how cultures around the world understand peace in Luke 2:14.

The Story of Christmas in 35 Bible Verses

From Old Testament prophecies to Gospel Nativity accounts to reflections in the Epistles, here are 35 Bible verses to help you celebrate Christmas.

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