The second creation account shows the LORD God planting a garden, calling the man to tend it and creating the woman as his companion. It also raises an old question: where was Eden?
The Septuagint: How the Greek Old Testament Grew from Alexandria to the Church
Jewish translators in Egypt carried the Hebrew Scriptures into Greek, and that work later shaped the Old Testament of many Christian communities.
The Book of Job: Faith, Suffering and God’s Answer From the Whirlwind
From Job’s sudden losses to his friends’ harsh speeches and the Lord’s voice from the storm, this ancient story teaches us how to bring our pain to God.
The New Jerusalem: Revelation 21 and the Comfort of God’s Holy City
John’s vision of a new heaven and a new earth shows God dwelling with his people and wiping away every tear. Here is what the holy city means for believers today.
Learning Contentment With Paul: The Lesson of Philippians 4
Writing from custody, Paul thanked a generous church and shared how Christ’s strength taught him to be content in plenty and in need.
The Parable of the Sower: Four Soils and the Call to a Fruitful Heart
Jesus told a simple story about seed and ground, then explained it to his disciples. His words still invite believers to welcome God’s word deeply.
Hebrews 11: The Great Hall of Faith and the Cloud of Witnesses
From Abel and Enoch to the call to run with patience, Hebrews 11 and 12 invite believers to trust God and fix their eyes on Jesus.
Peter Restored by the Sea: Jesus’ Threefold Question in John 21
After three denials by a courtyard fire, Peter hears three gentle questions on the shore of Galilee and receives grace, a task and a fresh call to follow.
Simon of Cyrene: The Man Who Carried the Cross of Jesus
A traveler from North Africa met Jesus on the road to the cross. Here is what the Gospels tell us about Simon, his sons Alexander and Rufus, and the lesson of his burden.
Life in the First Church: Acts 2 and the Fellowship of Believers
After Pentecost, the believers in Jerusalem devoted themselves to teaching, fellowship, breaking bread and prayer. Their shared life still speaks to Christians today.