The term “end times” causes different reactions among people. Some approach the subject with excitement, while others broach it reluctantly or even fearfully. After all, with so many issues in the present, why should we spend our time speculating about the future? Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on […]
Many people misunderstand what Jesus taught because they don’t understand how he taught it. Jesus didn’t teach the way the leaders in his day taught. He was a capable but creative and playful teacher. Grasping his approach helps us interpret his words correctly (know the truth) and teach in the manner in which he taught (teach the truth).
Fall brings many “returns”– the return of beautiful leaves, scarves, afternoons watching football, and pumpkin spice-flavored everything. And while some of us might be praying for the return of Jesus before a certain event at the beginning of November, here at HCR, we are eagerly anticipating the return of some of your favorite authors and Bible studies. Lysa TerKeurst, the late Dallas Willard, John MacArthur, and Max Lucado all have Bible studies releasing this month. Keep reading to learn more, and see if you find a new study you’ll return to again and again!
Advent is a season of waiting and preparation. Before the joy of Christmas morning arrives, the four weeks of Advent invite us to slow down, reflect, and remember that God keeps His promises. A Bible study for Advent is the perfect opportunity to stay rooted in Scripture during this busy season. Unlike the rush of […]
From its start in 1995, the Passion movement has had a singular mission—calling students from campuses across the nation and around the world to live for what matters most. For us, what matters most is the name and renown of Jesus. We believe in this generation and are watching God use them to change the […]
The purpose of The Jesus Bible Study Series is to help readers understand that Jesus is front and center throughout the Bible. He is as visible on the first page of Genesis as he is on the last page in Revelation—as present in the Garden of Eden as he is in the garden tomb and the new […]
Much like Inigo Montoya in the classic film The Princess Bride, most of us hate waiting. However, that is the theme I thought of when I was putting together the below collection of Bible studies that are coming from HarperChristian Resources this September. The first to release is Megan Marshman’s Relaxed, a study on Proverbs […]
by Scot McKnight The Paul of the letters to the Corinthians is a vulnerable Paul with emotions and transparency. Read the following lines, mostly from 2 Corinthians, from Paul carefully. As you do, let your imagination seek an image of his face. What did it look like as he said these words, as his words […]
Internationally known for her work on Deuteronomy and the Deuteronomistic History, Dr. Richter brings the Old Testament to life by exploring the real people and real places from which it comes. Richter is a graduate of Valley Forge University, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and earned her doctorate from the Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations Department of […]
Since entering the ministry in 1978, Max Lucado has served churches in Miami, Florida; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and San Antonio, Texas. He currently serves as the teaching minister of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio. He is the recipient of the 2021 ECPA Pinnacle Award for his outstanding contribution to the publishing industry and society […]