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According to a new analysis of Hubble Space Telescope data, there are 10 times more galaxies in the universe than previously reported--about 2 trillion of them, rather than 200 billion. Several passages of the Bible indicate the universe has been "stretched out" or expanded.
Read Isaiah 40:22, Job 26:7, Genesis 1, Psalm 19:1-6, Psalm 33:6-9, Psalm 136:4-9, Psalm 147:4-5, Nehemiah 9:6, and Romans 1:18-20 on Bible Gateway. And read the Bible Gateway Blog post, Seeing the Creator in the Wonders of Our Cosmos: An Interview with David Bradstreet.
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The warmth and good humor of the Berenstain Bears books have captivated generations of young readers since the first volume, The Big Honey Hunt, was published in 1962. Now the Berenstains’ concerns include both the mundane as well as the theological. When had the Berenstain Bears found Christ? And why?
Read the Bible Gateway Blog post, The Berenstain Bears and the Bible: An Interview with Mike Berenstain and browse the many books of The Berenstain Bears series in the Bible Gateway Store.
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On Monday, Nov. 14 at noon local time―in public or online (#BibleCelebration)―people of all ages are invited to participate in International Day of the Bible by taking pause for a few minutes to read or even sing Scripture or otherwise creatively express their love of the Bible.
Browse the Bibles section in the Bible Gateway Store.
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See more Bible-related articles in this week's Bible News Roundup.
See previous editions of Bible News Roundup and Weekly Brief.
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The NIrV Kids' Devotional Bible is complete with a year's worth of devotions to help children develop a reading habit they'll want to keep. Engaging weekday devotions, fun weekend activities, interesting illustrations, and a dictionary make this a Bible they'll want to read and apply to their lives. It includes the complete New International Reader's Version (NIrV)—the stepping stone to the NIV—making it easier for young readers to read and understand. Recommended for ages 6 to 10 years. Bible Gateway interviewed Sara Bierling, general editor of the NIrV Kids' Devotional Bible (Zonderkidz, 2016).
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How does your Christian faith relate to your job? Your career? Your everyday work? How relevant is God’s Word to your daily employment, whether part-time, third shift, freelance; from the shop floor, to school hallways, to the corner office? What does it mean to be a Christian in your vocation? Bible Gateway interviewed Rev. David H. Kim, general editor of the NIV Faith and Work Bible (Zondervan, 2016).
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The NKJV Know The Word Study Bible (Thomas Nelson, 2016) offers three easy ways to begin studying Scripture and helps you transition from being a casual reader of the Bible to becoming a regular student of the Word. Whether you prefer to study the Bible book-by-book, verse-by-verse, or topic-by-topic, each starting point offers powerful insights that will help you develop a daily routine of Bible study.
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Christians and Messianic Jews who are interested in the rich spiritual traditions of their faith will be thrilled with this brand new study Bible. The Complete Jewish Study Bible (Hendrickson Publishers, 2016) pairs the newly updated text of the bestselling Complete Jewish Bible with detailed notes and comprehensive study material to help both Jewish and Christian readers understand and connect with the essence of their faith—God’s redemptive plan for his people.
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Does reading the headlines each day stress you out? Are you looking ahead anxiously to a hectic holiday season? This November, take a break from angry politics and holiday stress, and discover what it means to live a life defined by gratitude and thankfulness. Give Thanks, our free Thanksgiving email devotional, begins in early November and runs through Thanksgiving Day (USA). With short Bible readings and reflections, it'll help you refocus on what's truly important in life.
Browse the Thanksgiving section in the Bible Gateway Store.
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Analytics consultant and creator of Viz.Bible Robert Rouse has produced a fascinating chart depicting the harmony of the Gospels from a different approach: by comparing broad topics illuminated by verses in each Gosepl and showing them in various lengths of crosses.
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During 2016, your pastors and pastoral families have worked hard in sacrificial dedication to bless your congregation with effective ministry. October is a time to give back to them during Pastor (or Clergy or Ministry) Appreciation Month, in addition to the affirmation and prayer support you've given the entire year. Send an Ecard from DaySpring through its #ReturnTheBlessing program. And select from any number of gifts for pastors in the Bible Gateway Store.
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This feature in Weekly Brief is intended to help you become aware of one of several practices explained in our Scripture Engagement section.
This week:
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Greek scholar Dr. William Mounce says the standard translation of Romans 8:28 has been, “For those who love God all things work together for good." But he says that makes it appear that “all things” mystically make everything that happens good. He asks, "Really?"
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In What's Best Next: How the Gospel Transforms the Way You Get Things Done (Zondervan, 2012), Matthew Perman says, "When you don’t know what your goals are or what your vision in life is, the last thing you should do is nothing. Instead, do what’s before you with excellence."
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