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Why was Jesus not accepted home
New Testament

No Prophet is Accepted in His Hometown

The idea of going home holds many emotions. It could be exciting, nerve-wracking, relieving, and terrifying – all rolled into one. If you moved back in with your parents after college or visited old friends from school or work, maybe you’ve felt apprehension along with your anticipation. In Luke 4:16-30,…

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what is church
New Testament

What is the Church?

Church. We all have an idea of what church means. It might be a place of solitude, joyful noises, tears, challenges, music, learning, or community. For others, church represents rejection or pain. It might be an outdated, crumbling place or a hip, fresh hub of activity. Some only step inside…

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NKJV Reverse interlinear olive tree
Bibles

Look Inside: NKJV Reverse Interlinear

We are always on the lookout for titles that will help people read and study the Bible. We have had Greek Interlinears in our apps for some time and added our first Hebrew Interlinear recently. After we launched our Hebrew Interlinear, we took a step back and started to think…

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Who was Shamgar Bible
Old Testament

Shamgar: An Overlooked Hero in Judges

The book of Judges can be difficult to read and retain. It’s incredibly full of people, places, and events. Then, some of these people, places, and events are given paragraphs of attention… and others? A single verse. In Judges 3:31, we meet Shamgar. The entirety of chapter three is spent…

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John's Gospel: A Winding Road
New Testament

N.T. Wright on John 1: A Winding Driveway

When you’re trying out a new restaurant, it’s always good to order something simple to compare with other experiences. For instance, if you love coffee, you may order an espresso or a plain latte at a new shop. Or maybe you rank Mexican-style restaurants on their enchiladas. In the same…

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Malachi
Old Testament

Quick Dive into Malachi

When you think of Old Testament books, Malachi probably doesn’t make the top five. Yet, this minor prophet book touches on important subjects, like divorce. Since it’s lesser-known book, we’ve pulled introductory material, notes, and articles from the revised NIV Study Bible. Join us for a quick dive into the…

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App Tips

Lookup & Search in the App

There are two ways to discover information on a specific topic in the app. First, you can simply search the text you have open for a specific word or phrase. Or secondly, you can use the Lookup feature to find specific information throughout your entire digital library. In this post,…

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Resource Guide olive tree
App Tips

Resource Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Your Bible study is about to become so much more in-depth AND so much more efficient. By using the resource guide to its full-effect, you will have a wealth of information seconds away while you read God’s Word. In this post, we’ll first go over why using the resource guide…

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Psalm 25
Old Testament

Unpacking Psalm 25

The Psalms are full of wisdom and encouragement. In this post, we’ll unpack Psalm 25 with the NKJV Spirit-Filled Life Bible. It comes with all kinds of helpful notes to make sure you don’t miss anything important while reading! The following content is from the NKJV Spirit-Filled Life Bible, 3rd…

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