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...
How to Avoid Burnout while Studying and Memorizing Scripture: Part 2
In the middle of preparing for the National Bible Bee Competition, many contestants struggle to study hard without burning themselves out and losing their motivation. Thankfully, there are tips that make it easier to study intensely and effectively without burning out...
Imputed Righteousness: A Devotional on Romans
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.” (Rom. 1:16) In his gospel-centric letter to the church in Rome, Paul boldly proclaims that salvation is...
How to Avoid Burnout while Studying and Memorizing Scripture: Part 1
When I first found out that I had qualified for the National Bible Bee Competition, I was so excited and thankful for the opportunity to compete at the NBBC and dove enthusiastically into the study. I set lofty goals, spent most of my spare time studying, and...
Gaining Godly Perspective: An Interview with 2019 NBBC Winner
Congratulations 2023 qualifiers! Your hard work and time paid off, you qualified for the National Bible Bee Competition, and now you are anticipating many more weeks of study. As some of you navigate new waters, questions about the best way to approach this...
Five Tips to Study the Bible
This season comes every year. The Summer Study has come and gone. A small portion of the participants have advanced to the National Bible Bee Competition and are closely studying Romans 1-8. However, many of you diligently completed the Summer Study yet did not...
Exploring ‘I AM’ Statements in John: Part Four
“Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you...