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Thoughts on Meekness by Lenksi

Have you ever heard of Lenski’s Commentary on the New Testament? R.H.C. Lenski was a German-born American and conservative Lutheran. He lived from 1864 to 1936 and loved to write. For our blog today, I’ve pulled out Lenski’s commentary on Matthew 5:5: “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit…

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App Tips

3 Ways to Improve Your Highlights

Highlighters, crayons, markers, and pens are staples for personal Bible study. When you want to remember a passage, you mark it to make it stand out from the rest of the text. When it comes to digital Bibles we often neglect using highlights as a part of our study methods.…

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John Phillips Commentary
Commentaries

The John Phillips Commentary Series

Ready to take a look inside the John Phillips Commentary Series? First let’s learn a bit about the man behind the commentary. 1) WHO WAS JOHN PHILLIPS? Phillips was born in South Wales on February 11, 1927. He didn’t stay put there, however. He served in the British Army in…

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Paul and Meditation
New Testament

Paul and Meditation

Have you ever done a SOAP study before? Typically, they consist of Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. You can take this format to the next level by incorporating external resources like a Study Bible. So study along with us as we SOAP through Philippians 4:8-9 alongside the Blackaby Study Bible.…

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parallel bible tab and study
Bible Study Tips

The Parallel Tab

The Study Center in the Olive Tree Bible App contains four tabs, each with a unique purpose for Bible study. In this post, we’re covering the second tab: parallel. It can be used specifically for parallel Bible study. Or, you can also use this tab to open other resources. We’ll…

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SOAP study Matthew 12
New Testament

A SOAP Study on Matthew 12

What’s a SOAP study? SOAP is an acronym that stands for: Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. This is one very helpful way to get more out of your Bible study time. Join us in this short study of Matthew 12:1-14! SOAP STUDY SOAP: SCRIPTURE Matthew 12:1-14, ESV At that time Jesus…

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Commentaries

The Hermeneia Commentary Series

Hermeneia is a Greek word, referring to a detailed, systematic exposition of scriptural work—a word entirely fitting for the title of a commentary series. But what makes the Hermeneia Commentary Series different than any other commentary series? It might be difficult to discern. A quick search for the resource on…

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1 thessalonians 5 16-18 god's will
New Testament

God’s Will: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Reading 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 and the surrounding verses is always encouraging. Here, Paul gives his final instructions to the Church at Thessaloniki, calling them to love, act justly, and do the will of God. Not only that, but he tells them how they can accomplish all this. Paul says, “Now…

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Important! Dropping Support for Old Devices

As time advances, so does technology. We’d love to be able to support everyone’s device, giving access to God’s Word on every phone, tablet, and computer out there. But the truth is, managing that type of wide-spread usage would hinder us from bettering our app. So, in order to keep…

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