Do you ever wonder why you do not know more of the power of God at work in your life? We know that God spoke all things into existence. The Bible describes how the voice of God shakes mountains and…
Challies Reviews the ESV Study Bible
Earlier I said that I think the ESV Study Bible is the most significant study Bible of my lifetime. I continue to hold that position. The number of Study Bibles written in my lifetime is relatively small. Within that group,…
The Most Significant Study Bible of My Lifetime
I’ve told several people that I believe that the forthcoming ESV study Bible is the most significant study Bible of my 45 year sojourn on earth. See also here. Given that the years of my pilgrimage now number more than…
ESV Study Bible Introduction from Tullian
I still say it would be a great Christmas present. This is a very significant study Bible. You can order it now on Amazon. Click here.
My Notes on Hebrews Wordled
I am currently preaching through Hebrews. I maintain one document I call, “Hebrews Glossary,” which is a collection of my study notes. In it I define terms and keep track of what sources have helped me. Here that document is…
Focus On Watering the Trees – – Not the Grass
Literally, and in terms of preaching: The neighbors are watering their grass. I’m focusing on trees. Grass is an inch deep. The first sign of trouble, it will wither and turn brown. But, trees that have developed root systems will…
On How a Study Bible is Written
I have already recommended the ESV Study Bible. I will no doubt bring it up this Fall at church. In the mean time, here is an interview with David Reimer about his process for writing the notes on Ezekiel. If…
Bible Translations and the Renewal of Culture
Read Justin Taylor’s post about how widely the Bible has been translated, and how this has been a wonderful contribution to the mind of many different cultures. Click here.
There Is No Third
Who are you? Who-who, who-who? Psalm 1 describes two kinds of people. Which are you? Option #1 – The first is the person who delights in God’s Word. If you studied the life of this kind of person, you would…
Psalm 1 Trees, Not Spring Weeds
Gunny Hartman insightfully compares growth in the Christian life with that of trees. (It’s worth clicking here to read the Kilmer poem). Or, meditate on Psalm 1. My prayer for our church is that we would be Psalm 1 Trees,…