We’ve had the option for our users to receive Verse of the Day notifications for awhile now. We know that it can be a great reminder to get into the Word and to spend time thinking about the Lord. Now, we’ve been able to add something new to this already…

Proverbs in Context

This article on reading Proverbs is originally from the Zondervan Academic blog. Reading Proverbs One of my seminary professors used to cheekily refer to common Christian devotional practices as our “daily bread crumb”. Meaning: we often take a verse or even part of a verse and spin out a comforting…

Look inside the complete word study bible

The Complete Word Study Bible (CWSB) from AMG Publishing House is a powerhouse study tool in the Olive Tree Bible App. In print, this title takes up FOUR whole volumes: The Complete Word Study Dictionary: Old TestamentThe Complete Word Study Old TestamentThe Complete Word Study Dictionary: New TestamentThe Complete Word Study New Testament…

Life can be difficult and dangerous, but in the Psalms we see God’s faithfulness to us through the difficult and dangerous times. This excerpt, taken directly from the BE Series Commentary by Wiersbe, walks us through Psalm 91. Even when life is dangerous, in God we can have a hidden,…

what does omnipresent mean

Our God is not bound by space and time. This characteristic is called “omnipresence.” Although it is described in the Bible, the word “omnipresence” or “omnipresent” won’t be found in there. So, how do you learn what the Bible has to say about this characteristic of God? WHAT IS OMNIPRESENCE?…

This set brings the 50 volume Old Testament and New Testament BE Series Commentaries together with all the life-changing truth of the Scriptures combined with the personal wisdom of one of America’s best-known Bible teachers, Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe. Wiersbe was a pastor at Moody Church in Chicago and served for ten years…

Once upon a time, Olive Tree didn’t have devotional reading plans. This meant that, when you wanted to work your way through a devotional, you had to find it in your library and get yourself to where you last stopped reading. But now, with a few improvements, devotional reading in…

We hear this question a lot: “What are some great resources to get me started with the Olive Tree Bible App?” We’ve decided to share our recommendation because there might be others asking the same question. So, here are 3 resources for a starter library! 1) STUDY BIBLE WHAT MAKES…

forgiveness

What does Matthew 18 teach us about forgiveness? We’re giving you a huge peek inside the renowned Preacher’s Commentary because we love what it has to say! THE NATURE OF FORGIVENESS The nature of forgiveness is a most profound aspect of reconciling grace. Forgiveness is never easy; it is hard.…