One of the humbling truths of Christianity is that we cannot approach God on our own. Ever since our ancestors were barred from the garden by a flaming sword and cherubim, our access to the divine presence must be mediated by another. But this raises another question, who is a…

One of the notable features of the structure of the Bible is that it ends where it begins. The story of the Bible is bookended by references to trees and rivers (and a lot of other things!). Let’s focus on this feature by looking specifically at the tree of life.…

Luke records Jesus’ first sermon in his hometown of Nazareth in 4:14­­–30. While Jesus clearly taught in the surrounding area to much acclaim, the response of those in his hometown was different. His words initially sparked amazement, but that amazement soon turned into a murderous rage. What did he say…

One of the fascinating things about the prophets is not just that they spoke Yahweh’s message to his people, but that they also were the message. Through various actions they performed, they symbolized and communicated the message Yahweh wanted his people to hear. One such occasion occurred during the ministry…

Ephesians is probably one of the best books in the Bible for explaining the eternal purpose of God. We may even describe it as a summary of God’s eternal purpose. Let’s look at how the NIV Study Bible summarizes the theological message of Ephesians. This will help us get a…

Our developers have been working diligently behind the scenes for months now and we’re happy to finally announce the release of the project they’ve been working on. So, without further ado, please allow us the privilege of introducing to you Enhanced Notes! We can practically hear you all squealing with…