What does the cross have to do with a snake on a pole? Jesus alludes to this event in Israel’s history during his discussion with Nicodemus in John 3. He says, “As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that…

Paul concludes his final letter to his protégé Timothy with a clarion call for preaching the word. This solemn charge has served as a clear and inspiring call for generations of preachers. Let’s learn what some of these preachers have said about this passage with the ESV Church History Study…

One of the simple signs that shows a person’s heart has been transformed by God’s grace is rejoicing in the salvation of the most despised sinners. We see this in Jesus’ encounter with the despised tax collector, Zacchaeus. When Jesus eats with Zacchaeus, the crowds grumble, exposing their ungrateful and…

The story of the Bible is one of creation and re-creation. As amazing as it is to think of the future new creation, we would be mistaken if we didn’t see this theme repeated throughout the Scriptures. In fact, we discover this theme in the second book of the Bible,…

The Chronological Life Application Study Bible (CLASB) weaves the story of the Bible together in chronological order, which differs significantly from canonical order. One example of this is the repentance, reformation, and renewal led by Josiah in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles. Let’s take a look at how the CLASB…

Halfway through his letter to the Ephesians, Paul pauses to pray for the church. He asks the Father for strengthening power, an ability to grasp the love of Christ, and that they may be filled with the fullness of God. Let’s take a brief glimpse at this profound prayer with…