A common question I get is about the study plan, especially since we are studying parts of a Bible book in this year’s plan. A great deal of thought went in to determining what Bible books are studied and when. As we looked to the future of Explore the Bible, we reviewed everything including how…
Read MoreThe angel and Matthew used two different names to be given to the Child. The text simply reads: 21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to name Him Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.” 22 Now all this took place to fulfill what was spoken by the…
Read MoreWhen we were looking at this quarter of studies in Matthew 1-13, we considered several approaches to the first three sessions. The question was how do we account for Christmas. Granted, for some, it does not matter when we study the birth of Jesus. However, for some groups, studying the birth of Jesus on the Sunday…
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Written by Philip Nation: Director of Content Development at Lifeway Discussions and Disagreements In Session 11 of our study this quarter, we will look specifically at Revelation 12:1-17. In the “Understand the Context” section of the session, we take a look at the large passage of chapters 10-20 of the book. In the Leader’s Guide…
Read MoreWith so many questions swirling about the Sanctity of Human Life, some may wonder what the Bible has to say about the subject. We are posting the session Protecting Human Life included in the Winter 2014-2015 issue of Explore the Bible (suggested use January 18, 2015) that addressed this issue. You will find PDFs of…
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