Grow Closer to Jesus — One Step at a Time
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Learn simple, biblical practices that will help you hear God’s voice and grow closer to Jesus.
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1 Corinthians Bible Study
Journey through Scripture chapter by chapter with printable study guides that help you dig deeper and biblical insights to assist your understanding of God’s Word.
Luke 1:1–4: Why Writing Your Testimony Strengthens Faith
(This post is Part 2 of a two-part series on Luke 1:1–4. In Part 1, we looked at copying and/or paraphrasing Scripture. In this post, we’ll focus on how writing your testimony of faith--recording God’s work in your life--can deepen your faith and encourage others.)...
Luke 1:1–4: How Copying and/or Paraphrasing Scripture Deepen Faith
Luke 1:1–4 reminds us of the importance of owning our faith. Discover how copying the Bible by hand and paraphrasing Scripture can deepen your understanding, strengthen your certainty, and help you grow spiritually through God’s Word.
If God Loves Me, Why Am I Suffering?
God’s love never fails—so why do we suffer? Explore Romans 8:35–39 to discover Paul’s challenge to our faith and love in suffering.
Trusting God in the Storm: Lessons from Luke 8:22–25 When Jesus Calms the Waves
Learn how to trust God in life’s storms, grow faith in hard times, and find peace when fear threatens to overwhelm through the experience of the disciples in Luke 8:22-25
Be Sure Your Sin Will Find You Out (Numbers 32:23): Meaning, Hope, and Healing
Learn the meaning of “be sure your sin will find you out” (Numbers 32:23) and discover how God brings hidden sin into the light—not to shame you, but to offer forgiveness, healing, and hope.
Why Was Herod Curious About Jesus—and Why Didn’t Jesus Speak to Him?
Herod Antipas was curious about Jesus but never moved beyond fascination. Discover in Luke 9:7–9 and Luke 23 why Jesus stayed silent and what it means for us today.
Why Did Joshua Send the Two Spies to Jericho? A Surprising Biblical Answer.
Why did Joshua send two spies to Jericho after the disastrous mission forty years earlier? Discover the surprising biblical answer, how Rahab’s rescue reveals God’s heart, and what it teaches us about His extravagant love.
Why Did Jesus Cleanse the Temple?
Jesus’ cleansing of the temple was more than an act of righteous anger—it was a call to restore true worship and reveal God’s character. Explore John 2:13–25 and learn how His actions then still challenge us to examine our own “temple” today.
What Did Jesus Teach About Faith and Works in John 3?
Jesus revealed the truth about the relationship of faith and works to Nicodemus in John 3. What he learned turned his world upside down—and ours too.
The Crucifixion of Jesus: Has Easter Commercialism Dulled Its Impact?
Have we lost the awe of the cross? Easter traditions abound, but has the Passion of Christ become too ordinary to stir our hearts? This reflection on the crucifixion of Jesus explores what was truly at stake and invites us to rediscover the wonder of His sacrifice.
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