Defining Love: How God has Called us to Love
The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. ~1 Timothy 1:5 Around Valentine’s Day, there’s a lot of talk about love. But it seems these days that there are a lot of different definitions of love, and it can be...
How to Study Cross-References
Studying and learning cross references can be confusing, and there are so many different ways to do it. However, there are a few things that should always be kept in mind that will make learning them easier. David Pentimone shares a couple things that will be helpful...
Online Resources through Blue Letter Bible
One of the main goals of the Discovery Journal is being able to dig deeper and gain insight on the Study passage. This year, we are studying Genesis 38-50. In order to dig deeper into this passage, the Discovery Journal encourages participants to compare various Bible...
Come Near to Me: A Devotional on Trust and Forgiveness
“And Joseph said unto his brethren, Come near to me, I pray you.” Genesis 45:4a For the 2020 Summer Study, National Bible Bee participants have been exploring the theme of Trust by looking at the life of Joseph. One way that Joseph demonstrates deep trust is in his...
Memory Challenge: Five Verses to Overcome Anxiety
During the National Bible Bee Competition, hundreds of participants come together and powerfully recite specific scripture passages from the vast amount that they have committed to memory over the current NBB season. For those who have never tried it before,...
Resources from our Ministry Partner, The Rebelution
The most meaningful things in life usually involve intense work and commitment. Relationships, church, families, businesses, mountain summit views--you name it. God has given teenagers the talents and abilities to start engaging in the world in a way culture doesn’t...
The Benefits of Memorizing Scripture Through Song
So, you’re walking through the grocery store one day and they have this really catchy song blaring through their aisles. Under normal circumstances, you would never dream of listening to the latest pop songs, but this one manages to suck you in and by the time you...