Free “Preparing for Advent” eChart

Did you know that the word “advent” comes from the Latin word advenio meaning “coming” or “arrival”? With this week’s free eChart, refresh your understanding of Advent and the Christmas story as you prepare for this important season! Deepen your understanding of the Advent season with this free download packed with solid overviews and fascinating Continue Reading

What Does the “Fear of the Lord” Really Mean?

The fear of the Lord includes a spectrum of attitudes… In one sense, it does indeed mean a terror of God; for we are unclean people who will one day appear before the Almighty, who is holy and morally pure. Such fear shrinks back from God. But for people whose eyes have been opened to Continue Reading

Hope for a Messiah (With Discussion Questions)

Life for the Jewish people under Roman rule can be characterized by extremes. On one hand, they were free to work, live, and worship; but on the other hand, they were constantly reminded that they were not truly free. Roman soldiers occupied their land continually. The burden of high taxes paid to Rome drove many Continue Reading

Worry About Worrying: Why Anxiety Makes Us Feel Guilty

This is a guest post by author of Perfectly Suited, J.D. Peabody It’s been 75 years since the poet W.H. Auden described the times we’re living in as the age of anxiety. If there were any doubts about his assessment then, the last few years have erased them. Fear and worry have spread as quickly as Continue Reading

Yom Kippur for Christians: 5 Simple Steps to Reconciliation & Atonement

Yom Kippur–or the Day of Atonement–is approaching quickly and there are so many rich lessons we as believers can gain from the practices and symbolism of this Jewish Festival. Let’s take a look– In The Torah The Lord spoke to Moses, saying: “On exactly the tenth day of this seventh month is the Day of Continue Reading

Free “Books of Acts Time Line” eChart

The Book of Acts was filled with many important events. How can you keep track of them all? With this week’s free eChart, see 26 key events from the Book of Acts and the Early Church on one easy-to-read time line! Covering Stephen’s martyrdom, Paul’s missionary journeys, the destruction of the Temple, and more, enjoy Continue Reading

Free “New Testament Time Line” eChart

It’s one thing to teach kids about key New Testament events like Jesus’ birth and Paul’s missionary journeys—it’s another to be able to see them clearly on a time line! From the birth of John the Baptist to the Apostle John’s exile, see key events from the New Testament at a glance! Gain a clearer Continue Reading

6 Bible Studies to Help You Grow Closer to Jesus

No matter where we are in our walk of faith, we can always grow closer to Jesus. But, how can we grow closer to Jesus? Worship, serving others, fellowship, prayer, and spending time with Jesus by reading and studying the Bible are just a few ways to get started. Enjoy this list of 6 Bible Continue Reading

Free “Ancient Israel Geography” eChart

How did the climate and land of ancient Israel affect the food that grew there? And what kinds of meals did the Israelites eat in Bible times? With this week’s free eChart, enjoy having key background information on the feasts of the Bible! Learn contextual information about the climate and land of ancient Israel, and Continue Reading

Free “Feasts of the Bible” eChart

You may know about the more well-known feasts of the Bible, such as Passover, Weeks, and Booths. But what about the more everyday, commonplace feasts and banquets that the Israelites celebrated? This week’s free eChart explores some of the lesser-known feasts and banquets of the Old Testament, called mishteh. With this week’s free download, enjoy Continue Reading