Lectionary 2026
Weekly Lectionary 2026 Old Testament study guides with Hebrew insights, scripture connections, and deep study tools.
Of the four Greek words for love, agape stands alone. It describes a love that chooses to act for another's good regardless of worthiness or feeling—which is why the New Testament uses it for both God's love for humanity and the love Christians are commanded to show enemies.
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Millions start a Bible-in-a-year plan every January. Most quit by February. The problem isn't the Bible—it's the plan. This guide covers the most effective reading plans, realistic daily commitments, and what to do when life gets in the way.
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When anxiety hits, the reflex is to search for a Bible verse. But verses stripped of context often feel like empty platitudes. This guide gives you the 15 most powerful Scripture passages on anxiety with the theological context that makes them genuinely comforting rather than spiritually demanding.
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Strong's Concordance assigns every Hebrew and Greek word in the Bible a number. Here's how to use those numbers to do real word studies — even without knowing the original languages.
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Every pastor and seminary student hears these two words — but many can't define the difference. Here's the clear explanation: exegesis is what you do, hermeneutics is how you think about what you do.
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Selah (סֶלָה) is a mysterious word that appears 77 times in the Bible—74 times in the Psalms and 3 times in Habakkuk—yet its meaning remains debated by scholars. Learn the four main theories about what selah means and what it reveals about worship and meditation in Scripture.
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Strong's Concordance is the most recognizable Bible study tool ever created. Learn step-by-step how to use Strong's numbers online to explore Greek and Hebrew words, trace their meanings, and discover deeper truths in Scripture.
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The word 'blessed' appears throughout Scripture, but three different Hebrew and Greek words are translated as 'blessed'—each with distinct meanings. Learn asher (happiness), baruch (divine blessing), and makarios (flourishing) to understand what the Bible really says.
Read study guideYou don't need to know Greek to study Greek words in the Bible. This step-by-step guide shows you how to use Strong's numbers, interlinear tools, and word studies to unlock the original meaning of New Testament passages.
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Lectio Divina is a 1,500-year-old method of reading Scripture slowly and prayerfully. Follow these four steps — Read, Reflect, Respond, Rest — to hear God speak through His Word.
Read study guideExegesis asks 'What did this passage mean to its original audience?' Hermeneutics asks 'How do we interpret Scripture reliably?' Learn the difference and how to use both in your Bible study.
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Agape (ἀγάπη) means unconditional, self-sacrificial love in Greek — the word the New Testament uses for God's love. Learn how agape compares to phileo, eros, and storge with examples from 1 John, 1 Corinthians 13, and John 3:16.
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When anxiety overwhelms, Scripture offers real comfort. These 30 Bible verses address worry, fear, and stress with full context — from Jesus' words in Matthew 6 to Paul's command in Philippians 4:6-7.
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From text selection to delivery, discover the practical steps for preparing sermons that transform hearts and minds. A guide for pastors and teachers.
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Chiastic structure reveals the Bible's sophisticated literary design. Explore examples from Genesis to Revelation and how recognizing chiasmus deepens biblical understanding.
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English translations compress Hebrew words like hesed (covenant love), shalom (wholeness), and tsedakah (restorative justice) into single words that lose critical meaning. Here is what they actually say.
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