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Cuba is conducting an experimental Bible distribution program that can be halted at any time if the distribution creates too many problems or too much negative feedback. Read more from The Joplin Globe.
(Reading the Bible in multiple languages is always just a click away online at Bible Gateway and in print from the Bible Gateway Store, where you'll save money while supporting the ministry of Bible Gateway when making a purchase.)
Weighing 1,094 pounds, with 8,048 pages that measure 43.5 inches tall, and a laid open width of 98 inches, this Bible was the Abilene Christian University library’s “largest” donation ever in 1956. Read more from Against the Grain.
⇨ See more Bible-related stories in this week's Bible News Roundup.
May 24 is Pentecost Sunday (Whitsunday), when we commemorate the remarkable event that kickstarted the early Christian church. At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit descended on a gathering of Christians and vividly demonstrated that the Gospel of Jesus Christ was meant for all people, regardless of nationality or ethnicity. Read more.
Look for resources on the topic of Pentecost in the Bible Gateway Store, where you'll save money while supporting the ministry of Bible Gateway when making a purchase.
In his latest Bible lesson on Bible Gateway Blog, pastor and author Mel Lawrenz says, "When we quote a verse out of context, we usually twist its true meaning and use it to reinforce our preconceptions. The solution is to read Scripture on its own terms; to read it widely and repeatedly." If you want to understand the Bible better, read this installment of his series on our Blog and sign up to receive it by email.
The book of Genesis can be interpreted in at least three ways. The new book Genesis: History, Fiction, or Neither? (Zondervan, 2015) helps us to reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of each view and draw informed conclusions in this much-debated topic. Read an excerpt.
As you may know, you can unlock digital Bible study content to access alongside your Bible reading at Bible Gateway. We're now working on a brand new way for you to easily and inexpensively access those resources and more! Whether or not you've tried our digital study resources, you'll want to stay tuned! We'll make an important announcement about our digital study resources in the coming weeks. Watch our blog to see the news as soon as it's announced.
Engaging the Bible and praying are the primary methods for developing a deepening relationship with God. In fact, all other spiritual disciplines (e.g., fasting, study, simplicity, worship, confession, service) have their foundation in the disciplines of reading the Bible and praying. Read the rest of this article, one of 12 practices explained in our new Scripture Engagement section.
When we find ourselves in unfamiliar surroundings, we tend to look for a helpful map or visual representation that tells us "You Are Here" and offers an over-arching context that guides us on our way. That's the premise behind The Wayfinding Bible (Tyndale House Publishers, 2013). Read this interview.
One of the most used sections of the Bible Gateway website is our Bible Reading Plans page. It offers you flexibility and customization. You’re able to subscribe to reading plans, set a start date, mark days as read, and pause your plan as needed. Reading through the Bible is a rewarding experience, and these plans can help you do it! Read more.
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