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A Comeback for the Ages

Some of the most compelling stories are comeback stories. Whether it’s an injured sports star, an unlikely hero, or overcoming extraordinary odds, you can’t help but cheer. These types of stories are found throughout Scripture, but one you may not be familiar with is in Micah. Let’s follow the Word…

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Historical

Excerpt: Prophecies About Timothy (WBC)

In his pastoral epistles, Paul makes a number of references to the prophetic experience(s) that Timothy underwent. While it may seem like a fleeting and peripheral issue to some readers, proper exegetical care may inform our interpretation. Below, we will examine the prophecies about Timothy and encourage you to draw…

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Old Testament

Misguided Convictions about Daniel

If you’ve ever taken the time to study the book of Daniel, maybe you’ve had difficulty in interpreting issues of authorship and prophecy. Conversely, perhaps your assumptions are based on what others have told you about the text. John E. Goldingay included his thoughts on some misguided convictions about Daniel…

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Old Testament

The Avalanche of Sin in Genesis

There is an avalanche of sin in Genesis. It includes pride, murder, sexual immorality to name a few. But what is the significance of these stories? Read this excerpt by Gordon J. Wenham. We found it in the Word Biblical Commentary. THE IMPORTANCE OF GENESIS The ancient [Near Eastern] background…

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New Testament

Paul’s Cutting Remarks

Richard N. Longenecker walks through Galatians and Paul’s “cutting” remarks. You’ll find that Galatians is more applicable than you know. Check out this excerpt from the Word Biblical Commentary below. Paul’s “Cutting” Remarks you were running well. Who cut in on you to be keeping you from obeying the truth?”…

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Commentaries

5 Benefits of the Word Biblical Commentary

With 61 volumes and 26,000+ pages of content, the Word Biblical Commentary is a hefty commentary series. There is so much content! So, how do you navigate it all? With the Olive Tree Bible App, you can easily read and study the WBC anywhere. Here are 5 benefits of using the WBC in…

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