During the summer study, National Bible Bee participants will be memorizing passages of Scripture, along with studying their Discovery Journal and study passage. Today we’ll go through some of these passages, looking at context, to see what we can glean from them....
Why Does Christ’s Resurrection Matter?
“He is risen!” “He is risen indeed!” This old paschal greeting, common in Easter celebrations for over two thousand years, echoes down to us as the profession of countless believers. But before we mindlessly repeat this phrase, let’s stop for a moment to reflect on...
Why Should You Participate in the Summer Study?
As summer approaches and parents and children alike start planning for summer activities and deciding how to use newfound free time after school ends, there are a myriad of options. For thousands of children ages 7-18, their summer plans this year include studying and...
Why Should You Study the Bible in its Original Language?
Imagine that you received a very important letter from someone, but it was in a different language. Inside are the instructions that hold the keys to life, so how would you go about getting it translated? Would you put it into Google Translate and hope you get the...
Why Should You Invest Your Time in Scripture?
If you are reading this, you have probably asked yourself at some point, “Why should I spend time in Scripture? Is it worth it?” I believe the answer is a resounding yes, and here’s why. First and foremost, Scripture is how we hear the Gospel and learn about the...
Why Should You Study Cross-References
Why should you study cross-references? Before you continue reading, what would your personal answer to this question be? If you have never heard the term “cross-reference” before, I encourage you to first take a look at this (link: How to do an Inductive Bible Study:...
Why Should You Study Biblical Context?
"The Bible says in Psalm 53:1 there is no God!" Wouldn't it be ridiculous if I said such a thing? Yes, of course! Let's look at the whole verse. The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and have done abominable iniquity; There is none who...