God has a calling for our lives and knows exactly how to communicate with us in ways that we can understand. Join us as we learn about Saul’s calling.Av Jesus 101, Elizabeth Talbot, Jesus101

The foundation of the earth, its division from the heavens and the waters, God's provision of all of nature as well as human and animal life, God's relationship to the world, and the ethics and morality of our human response; these key themes, related to both creation and covenant, emerge from the Wisdom literature of the Hebrew Bible. In her recen…

Baptism is a symbol of our acceptance of Jesus Christ as our Savior.Av Jesus 101, Elizabeth Talbot, Jesus101

God loves us, and accepts us because of what JESUS did for us! One of the ways we can express our faith in Jesus is by the love we demonstrate to those around us.Av Jesus 101, Elizabeth Talbot, Jesus101

We are all unified through Jesus Christ. His gospel is for everyone because we are all equal at the foot of the cross.Av Jesus 101, Elizabeth Talbot, Jesus101

For generations, the book of Genesis has been treated by scholars as a collection of documents by various hands, expressing different factional interests, with borrowings from other ancient literatures that mark the text as derivative. In other words, academic interpretation of Genesis has centered on the question of its basic coherency, just as fu…

God loves us, accepts us, and encourages us to do the same. One of the ways we can express our faith in Jesus is by the love we demonstrate to those around us.Av Jesus 101, Elizabeth Talbot, Jesus101

Jesus Christ is "The Passport" to our salvation. Join us as we study this topic from the book of Acts.Av Jesus 101, Elizabeth Talbot, Jesus101

Jesus is the Messiah, indeed! And He died for our sins!Av Jesus 101, Elizabeth Talbot, Jesus101

Jesus is coming again! He promised it, payed our ransom with His blood, and will return to save everyone who accepts this wonderful gift.Av Jesus 101, Elizabeth Talbot, Jesus101

Recent scholarship focused on the role of embodiment within cognition and communication reminds us that part of how we “know” is through our physical senses. We only know the softness of a kitten by touching its fur, or the tastiness of bread by eating. How might this influence our understanding of biblical texts, such as Jesus’s claim, “I am the b…

It's tough to know who to trust in this world… But there is one who we can always trust! Regardless of what your circumstances may seem, you can always count on God!Av Jesus 101 and Elizabeth Talbot

Do you feel powerless over your situation? In reality we all are, but God is powerful! Let's learn to be like Jehoshaphat and fix our eyes on Jesus and start praising Him before deliverance comes!Av Jesus 101 and Elizabeth Talbot

If you're having difficulty seeing through your current situation, remember that our vision is limited but God's is infinite! He hasn't forgotten or abandoned you, He has a plan and a way, so trust Him.Av Jesus 101 and Elizabeth Talbot

Are you weary and worn out from trying to be good enough to make it into heaven? Let's learn to rest in what Jesus accomplished on the cross for us! Our salvation has been paid! Rest in that fact and trust in Jesus!Av Jesus 101 and Elizabeth Talbot

Ancient Christians and their non-Christian contemporaries lived in a world of 'magic.' Sometimes, they used curses as ritual objects to seek justice from gods and other beings; sometimes, they argued against them. Curses, and the writings of those who polemicized against curses, reveal the complexity of ancient Mediterranean religions, in which mat…

Are you facing giants in your life today? It's easy to fall into the trap of comparing your strenth against that of your giant! But let's learn to be like David and compare our giants against the strength of our God!Av Jesus 101 and Elizabeth Talbot

Are you fighting anxiety? If so, you're not alone! Discover from the story of Gideon that God does not want us to be anxious but to trust Him! He is patient with us and eager to guide us to a place of peace in Him.Av Jesus 101 and Elizabeth Talbot

Do you feel like an outsider? In God's kingdom there are no outsiders! Discover from the story of Deborah that we are all equal in God's eyes and that He calls all of us to unexpected roles and places!Av Jesus 101 and Elizabeth Talbot

Do you need reassurance about your salvation or something you are facing in your daily life? When Jesus died on the cross, He made a covenant to save us. So don't fear! God's got you covered, His presence is with you today and for eternity! Woo Hoo!Av Jesus 101 and Elizabeth Talbot

Dive into the timeless wisdom of Ecclesiastes in Jay Garfinkel's groundbreaking work, Kohelet's Cocktail: Beyond the Pursuit of Happiness (Illuminated Press, 2024) This exquisite "illuminated" digital masterpiece marries the ancient with the avant-garde, offering a fresh, poetic voice to the biblical text that has resonated with humanity for millen…

It is hard to understand the ways of God… He never does things our way or in our timing. However, we can trust Him even when we don't understand and we can know that the battle is His and He has us covered!Av Jesus 101 and Elizabeth Talbot

No matter what impossible situation we may find ourselves in today, God invites us to take our stand, wait on Him, and see the salvation that He will bring for us! Discover how the story of the Exodus is a metaphor for what Jesus would accomplish for us at the cross.Av Jesus 101 and Elizabeth Talbot

Powerful religious elements for living in the aftermath of trauma are embedded within North African Christian hagiographies. The texts of (1) The Passion of Perpetua and Felicity, (2) The Account of Montanus, Lucius, and their Companions, and (3) The Life of Cyprian of Carthage are stories that offered post traumatic pathways to recovery for its hi…

We don't have to fear death because God is in control. He has taken care of everything, including our salvation. (Paul)Av Jesus 101 and Elizabeth Talbot

The book of Job is challenging. Its Hebrew is often obscure, its length and subject matter are intimidating, and its meaning has been debated throughout the history of biblical interpretation. Thankfully, in Job: Evangelical Exegetical Commentary (Lexham Academic, 2024), Duane A. Garrett presents a fresh argument for the book's meaning. Job demonst…

Discover from Matthew's perspective of the resurrection that ALL power is God's! We don't have to fear because we serve a risen Savior! Woo Hoo! (Jesus' resurrection)Av Jesus 101 and Elizabeth Talbot

The Old Testament Hebrew Scriptures in 5 Minutes (Equinox Books, 2024), co-edited by Philippe Guillaume and Diana V. Edelman, is a digestible, concise, reader-friendly introduction to biblical scholarship for undergraduate students and lay readers alike. Written without technical language or jargon by diverse specialists in Hebrew Bible, its 83 cha…

The thought of someone leading your life can be scary, but we don't have to fear because God will not lead us into something that He won't first equip us for! God has promised to never leave us or forsake us, and He always keeps His promises! Woo Hoo! (Galilean fishermen)Av Jesus 101 and Elizabeth Talbot

We all experience storms in life... the question is, will we choose faith over fear? God is sovereign over everything; we can trust Him to take care of us in the fiercest of storms! (Jesus calms the storm)Av Jesus 101 and Elizabeth Talbot

God's revelations can be scary at first to us humans, but we don't have to fear them because God always has our best interest in mind! (Jesus' revelation)Av Jesus 101 and Elizabeth Talbot

In The Countercultural Victory of 1 John in Greco-Roman Context: Conquering the World (T&T Clark, 2023), Ahreum Kim re-examines conquering language in 1 John, arguing that when the letter is read with the context of Greco-Roman culture in mind, the conflict extends beyond in-fighting within the Johannine community. She suggests that the letter's au…

The unknown can be scary and although we don't know the master plan, we know the Master planned it and we're included! God loves us and wants the best for our lives. (Zechariah)Av Jesus 101 and Elizabeth Talbot

When we are faced with tasks and obstacles that seem impossible for us to conquer and complete, we can rest in the fact that God has the power to do that which we cannot! (Nehemiah)Av Jesus 101 and Elizabeth Talbot

The Second Epistle to Timothy is, by any standard, a remarkable document. Even as the apostle urges his friend and coworker hasten to Rome for a final meeting, the intimacy and urgency of Paul's words make clear his awareness that Timothy might not arrive in time to say goodbye. This makes the epistle deeply personal. But Paul has a much larger pur…

Sometimes life is overwhelming! Sometimes we are surrounded by enemies and problems and just can't see the way out... but we do not need to fear! God has armies that we can only see with spiritual eyes. (Elisha)Av Jesus 101 and Elizabeth Talbot

The New Testament and the Theology of Trust (Oxford UP, 2022) argues for the recovery of trust as a central theme in Christian theology, and offers the first theology of trust in the New Testament. 'Trust' is the root meaning of Christian 'faith' (pistis, fides), and trusting in God and Christ is still fundamental to Christians. But unlike faith, a…

No matter who we are, we will experience dry seasons in our lives. They can be scary and feel like God is not around, but nothing could be further from the truth! Just like a cookie needs dry ingredients, so do our lives… (Elijah)Av Jesus 101 and Elizabeth Talbot

Believe it or not, a lot of us fear undeserving kindness... we fret and worry about what they might want or what the real motives are. With God, we never have to fear His amazing love, kindness, and grace: it's real! Woo Hoo!! (Mephibosheth)Av Jesus 101 and Elizabeth Talbot