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Good Bible Chapters to Start Reading
Not sure where to begin reading the Bible? Here are a few clear, encouraging chapters that make a great starting point, and tips for reading them well.
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Not With God | Mark 10:27
Mark 10:27 refuses to let human impossibility be the final word once God is factored in.
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Who Was the Wisest Person in the Bible?
Solomon is the wisest person in the Bible, given wisdom directly by God after asking for an understanding heart. Here is what 1 Kings 3-4 says about it, including his famous judgment between two women.
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A Wise Man Holds Them Back | Proverbs 29:11
Proverbs 29:11 contrasts unrestrained venting with the wisdom of measured restraint.
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When Does the New Testament Begin?
The New Testament begins with Matthew’s Gospel in the Bible’s order, with Jesus’ birth historically, and with the new covenant Jesus established at the Last Supper. Here’s how each answer fits together.
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4 Ways to Equip Volunteers for Ministry
Equipped volunteers stay longer and serve better. Here are four practical ways to set them up for success.
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Hidden in My Heart | Psalm 119:11
Psalm 119:11 shows Scripture memorized and treasured as protection against sin.
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Words of the Wise, Spoken Quietly | Ecclesiastes 9:17
Ecclesiastes 9:17 reminds us that quiet wisdom often carries more weight than loud foolishness.
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What Does “No More Than You Can Bear” Mean in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 10:13 is often quoted as a promise that hardship will never exceed what you can handle, but the verse is specifically about temptation. Here’s what it actually says, and what scripture says about suffering that truly does feel like too much.
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The Sweetness of a Friend’s Counsel | Proverbs 27:9
Proverbs 27:9 compares the delight of good friendship and honest counsel to something as pleasant as fragrance.
