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What Does the Bible Tell Us About Balaam?

Balaam is probably one of the most enigmatic figures in the Pentateuch. He plays a pivotal role in blessing Israel even when he is hired to curse them. Plus, there’s an irony in the seer not seeing the angel of Yahweh and being rebuked by a talking donkey. The IVP…

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Jesus and Paying Taxes

Someone once said that there are only two things certain in life: death and taxes. While that is a rather bleak summation of what we can expect in this life, it is certainly true that death and taxes are universal human certainties. Thankfully, we don’t have to tread these deep…

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Courage to Follow the Call

How would you feel about following in the footsteps of one who was imprisoned for what he believed? A little intimidated, perhaps? Maybe a little hesitant, especially when the one in prison says, “Join me”? Let’s see how Paul encourages Timothy to have courage to follow the call of God…

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The Greatness of the Everlasting God

What do we need when all hope seems lost? When we’re exhausted and can’t seem to squeeze even an ounce of strength out of our weariness? We need the one who, unlike us, does not faint or grow weary. We need the everlasting God. Come and learn about the greatness…

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Heavenly Theology for Life

If you’ve been around Christian circles for some time, then you’ve probably heard the saying that a person can be so heavenly minded that they are of no earthly good. However, that doesn’t seem to fit with what the Scriptures say. Not only is heavenly mindedness a good thing, it…

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Keys to the Psalms

Sometimes it’s helpful to have a nice, succinct summary of something you’re studying. That’s why resources like the Key Word Commentary are so popular with users of the Olive Tree Bible App. The Key Word Commentary distills each chapter of the Bible (all 1189 of them!) down into ten “keys”.…

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Essential Truths for the Minister

What must ministers remember in seeking to be faithful to their calling? Here are some essential truths ministers of the gospel must never forget. We adapted this content from the newest volume in the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary, 1 Corinthians by Daniel Akin and James Merritt. Four Truths a Minister of…

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The Pleasing Aroma of Noah’s Sacrifice

How should we understand Noah’s sacrifice after the flood? What role does it have in the aftermath of the story of the flood? Far from only being the response of a thankful man, Noah’s sacrifice has a profound effect on how God responds to his creation. Let’s take a deeper…

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Making Excuses Instead of Following Jesus

Have you considered the cost of following Jesus? While I’m sure most of us have, that doesn’t mean we don’t struggle at times with the total dedication discipleship of Jesus requires. Luke tells us that Jesus encountered half-hearted disciples during his own ministry. Jesus encountered these would-be disciples while on…

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What Matters Is . . . the New Creation

As the final part of his argument for the Galatians, Paul sums up his teaching with two words, new creation. Ultimately, what matters is the new creation. Let’s look at how Douglas Moo unpacks the concept of new creation in his volume on Galatians in the Baker Exegetical Commentary on…

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