Understanding Apocalyptic Literature
Apocalyptic literature is a sub-category of prophecy. The name comes from the Greek word apocalypsis which means uncovering or unveiling.
Background & History
Background, historical and cultural information to help you study the bible.
Judges Bible Study Resources
Study questions, maps, charts, key words, history, background, outlines, and links to help you study the Old Testament book of Judges.
Joshua Bible Study Resources
Study questions, maps, charts, key words, history, background, outlines, and links to help you study the Old Testament book of Joshua.
Should I learn Biblical Greek & Hebrew?
After a few years of Bible study, students often begin asking, “Should I learn biblical Greek and Hebrew?” While the tools for English readers continue to improve and less people are learning the original languages, knowing the original languages can be helpful. You can learn enough to widen the tools available to you and/or learn to read Scripture in the original language.
18 Why Have You Forsaken Me? (Mark 15:22-41)
On the cross Jesus asked, Why have you forsaken me? The contrast between the trial before the Sanhedrin and the denial of Peter illustrate the answer.
17 Couldn’t You Stay Awake? (Mark 14:27-42)
Probably one of the most difficult questions Christians are asked is: If God is sovereign, why bother to pray? Why pray, since it won’t change anything? This question gives a really good start on understanding it.
Bible Study Terms Every Christian Should Know
Understanding words like exegesis, eisegesis, and hermeneutics helps us read Scripture carefully instead of assuming the Bible means whatever first comes to mind.
16 Why Do You Bother Her? (Mark 14:1-11)
What’s the most expensive thing you own? Maybe it’s not the most expensive in terms of dollars, but maybe it’s something that’s impossible to replace? What would it take to make you part with it? That kind of costly, self-sacrificing love is at the theme of this question.
Proverbs-Ecclesiastes Quoted in the new Testament
Quotations/Allusions to the Old Testament books of Proverbs and Ecclesistes in the New Testament
Augustine’s 9 Principles of Interpretation: A Practical Guide
Learn how Augustine interpreted Scripture. A practical guide to reading the Bible from one of church history’s greatest thinkers..
15 Whose Likeness is on this Coin? (Mark 11:27-12:17)
As we’ve seen, Jesus asks questions designed to help people understand themselves and God in a new way. The question “whose likeness is on this coin” often prompts a lecture on paying taxes and financial stewardship. But this passage is more about image and authority than money.
About the Author
Krisan Marotta is a Bible teacher and host of Wednesday in the Word, the podcast about what the Bible means and how we know.