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Samaria
In the time of Jesus, the Samaritans were despised by most Jews for two reasons: (1) many of them were following the lifestyle of the Roman world and ignoring the Law of Moses; (2) the Samaritan religious traditions denied that God was present among his people in Jerusalem and scorned the Jews. Samaria was the capital city for the northern…
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Storytelling in Antiquity
When the Jewish community gathered in annual rituals to confess their faith in God, they did not formulate abstract creeds and doctrines. They told stories--stories about what God has done. Storytelling does not play a very significant role in modern life in the United States. Mostly we tell stories to children, although one occasionally hears stories in sermons and, less…
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A Brief Description of Popular Bible Translations
When was the CEV translated? Who is the target audience of the NLT? Learn about some of the most popular Bible translations.There are too many Bible translations available in English today (more than 100!) to describe them all here, but below are descriptions to help orient you to some of the more popular or influential. These 15 translations range between…
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Bible Study Guide: Matthew
In his account of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection, Matthew shows his audience that Jesus was the Messiah, the fulfillment Old Testament Scriptures. What makes Matthew special?The Gospel According to Matthew is probably best known for what is known as the Sermon on the Mount (chapters 5–7), which includes many familiar teachings of Jesus such as the Beatitudes, the Lord’s…
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Bible Study Guide: Mark
The gospel is a message of good news. Mark writes his Gospel to inform the world of the good news that Jesus brings salvation and forgiveness of sins. What makes Mark unique?There are several characteristics that make the Gospel of Mark unique. Too often, these special characteristics are overlooked because Mark is read in light of the other synoptic gospels…
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Study the Gospel of Luke
Experience the third Gospel with this Bible study guide, complete with questions, thought starters and Scripture references. View the online guide today. What makes Luke unique?Luke is the first part of a two-volume work that includes The Acts of the Apostles. This is clear from the introductions to both books (see Luke 1:1-4 and Acts 1:1-5). These books together tell…
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