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From the BLB FAQs. Have a question? See if we've listed it. Today, when we use the word "inspire" or "inspiration," it has the idea of something challenging to the human heart. We speak of a person giving an "inspiring performance" or someone … READ MORE
Guest post by Justin Alfred 1 Now as to the times and the epochs, brethren, you have no need of anything to be written to you. 2 For you yourselves know full well that the day of the Lord will come just like a thief in the night. 3 While they are … READ MORE
The following is taken from the Blue Letter Bible Promise of the Day, updated every day of the year. Have you picked your reading plan or daily devotional for the year? Find out which are available at the BLB. "O ye sons of men, how long will ye … READ MORE
The following is taken from Bob Hoekstra's Day By Day By Grace devotional. Have you picked your reading plan or daily devotional for the year? Find out which are available at the BLB. "For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under … READ MORE
The following is taken from Charles Spurgeon's Morning and Evening devotional. Have you picked your reading plan or daily devotional for the year? Find out which are available at the BLB. "I will give thee for a covenant of the people." Isaiah … READ MORE
So here we are at the dawn of a new year. You may have resolved to read or study the Bible more regularly this year. Or perhaps you intend to supplement your daily Bible reading with a devotional. If so, you may want to consider one of our free … READ MORE
In Matthew's gospel Jesus is called Immanuel. Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel," which is translated, "God with us"(Matthew 1:23). This is not a personal name. In Isaiah 7:14 it is seen as … READ MORE
If you are joining us for the first time, please be sure to read the previous posts in this series: Part 1: Three verbs that describe someone who has encountered Jesus Christ Part 2: Comparing the parable of the four soils Part 3: Who is the … READ MORE
The following article is an excerpt of God Rest Ye Merry: Why Christmas Is the Foundation for Everything by Douglas Wilson. We ought always to reflect on the profound reality of the Incarnation. Over the course of time, we have added a bunch of … READ MORE
On Sunday morning of December 25th, 1870, Charles Haddon Spurgeon delivered a sermon on Matthew 2:2 at the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London. We are posting this sermon in a four-part series. You can still read part 1, part 2, or part 3. The … READ MORE