Love of the Lord: Study in Jonah
The book of Jonah is such a unique story about how God didn’t let the rebellion of a man stop his plans of redeeming an evil people. Jonah was a prophet of God who had been called to preach to the wicked people of Nineveh to repent, but he did not listen to the...
Fear of the Lord: Study in Jonah
The book of Jonah contains one of the more widely known stories of the Bible, and addresses topics such as obedience, mercy, repentance, regard for others, and the fear of the Lord. There are many lessons that can be learned from Jonah, the people of Nineveh, and the...
What does “God with Us” Mean?
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men.” -John 1:1-4...
Story behind the Christmas Carol: What Child is This?
It is that wonderful time of the year again, when Christmas decorations are being put up in homes, snow is on the ground (in some places in the country!) and the familiar Christmas carols are being sung again. Carols that bring back memories for people, get people in...
Lessons from the 2024 National Bible Bee Competition: An Alumni Interview
And just like that, the 2024 National Bible Bee season has come to a close. It is always an amazing experience to be in the presence of the Lord among fellow believers, celebrating what the participants have studied and memorized throughout the year, and glorifying...
Four Ideas to Fill the Time Before the Summer Study
After the National Bible Bee Competition, you may feel a sense of relief as any stress from studying and memorizing for the competition has come to an end, culminating in an exciting event where scripture recitation and knowledge, fellowship with believers, and old...
The Most Important Thing: Advice from an NBB Alumni
I have a confession to make. I can no longer tell you the names of all of Jacob’s grandsons from Genesis 46. Yep, you read that right. I learned all of their names during the 2020 Summer Study, but I’ve forgotten them. I also can’t tell you the distance Paul traveled...
