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Wanting to learn more about the New Testament? Here are some posts on topics, scholarly questions, and more on New Testament passages. Some are our own thoughts and some are the thoughts of prominent Christian scholars.

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Jesus, the Peace–Bringer

Jesus is the peace-bringer: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” —John 14:27 Peace, shalom (shah–loam). Shalom comes from the root verb shalam, meaning “to be…

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SOAP Study on Matthew 13

Read through this easy but thoughtful SOAP study on Matthew 13, the parable of the sower. If you don’t know what SOAP is, we’ll teach you. SOAP STUDY ON MATTHEW 13: SCRIPTURE “A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the…

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Reactions to the Resurrection

Can you imagine being there when Jesus appeared, resurrected? You may have an idea, but you can never know for sure how you would really respond. I doubt, if asked, those who were there would never have guessed their reaction to the resurrection! But we do have their reactions recorded,…

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He Is Risen

Fully God and fully man. For over 30 years Jesus lived as a man. Yet, in the few years leading up to his death on a cross, it became clear that he was no ordinary man. What man could do these type of things? End a storm with his wordsMultiply…

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It Is Finished

Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips.…

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Palm Sunday

Today we remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Depending on your tradition, it is usually called Palm or Passion Sunday. All four gospels record this significant and prophetic event, and I highly recommend you read them for yourself. You can find them in Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44; and…

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Jesus Washed Judas’ Feet

I’ve been reading through the Bible chronologically this year with one of the Olive Tree Bible App reading plans. Right now, I’m reading the Gospel accounts of the Last Supper. I’m struck again by Jesus. At the last meal they would have together before the cross, the Messiah, the King of…

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Not Recognizing Jesus

That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, 14 and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. But…

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The Cross Demands Forgiveness

Holy Week is a somber time of the year for me. As I look at the gospel accounts that detail the crucifixion of Jesus, I often ask myself, “What’s so good about Good Friday? Jesus died. He was brutally murdered. How can that possibly be good?” From there, I am…

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Resurrection, Reconciliation, Restoration

I can’t think of any bigger understatement than saying what we celebrate during Easter is ‘significant’. The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus absolutely changed everything! When Jesus died and rose again – three days later – it reversed the centuries old curse of sin and death that was…

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