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Commentaries

Worthy Is the Lamb

Revelation 4–5 provide a vision of what the apostle John saw as he was transported to heaven. The vision consists of a worship service as angels, elders, and creatures surround the throne of God and worship the one who sits upon it. In chapter 5, the vision shifts from the…

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Jesus’ Hard Saying: Eating His Flesh

How does Jesus challenge our fickle faith? One way he does this is by speaking hard truths. Jesus knew that some of his followers were only there for the benefits they received from following him. They were wowed by his miracles and diligently sought him only to get their “fill…

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Commentaries

Rooted, Built up, Strengthened, and Overflowing

What images come to mind when you first read the title to this post? Rooted may make you think of a tree. Built up may recall a building or construction project. Strengthened may remind you of the exercise you don’t seem to find time for. Overflowing may bring to mind…

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Old Testament

Psalm 41: For the Betrayed, Broken, but Blessed

Do you feel broken? Sick? Chewed-up and spit-out by life’s issues? In today’s world, it’s easy to feel numb from the constant barrage of bad news and division within our own communities. When the world feels the hopeless, the Bible proves to be our only source of lasting hope. Read…

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Old Testament

Hand of God: Commentary on Ezra 7

The Hand of God is a section of commentary on Ezra from the Holman Commentary. But it isn’t just commentary. The Holman Series goes more in-depth with background and application, in a very easy -to-follow way—more than most commentaries. So check out this excerpt to see what we’re talking about!…

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Spiritual Gifts in Worship

There has been, and probably always will be, a great debate over spiritual gifts and their role in the Church. Richard L. Pratt (and editor Max Anders) walk Christians through this 1 Corinthians controversy in the Holman Commentary. We’ve included an excerpt of this part of the commentary, but we…

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