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March 1, 2021
With so many English translations available, it’s easy to forget that the Bible wasn’t written in our language. And today on Discover the Word, the team, and authors Randy Richards and Brandon O’Brien explain that when we fail to consider the context in which the Bible was written, we can run into some serious misconceptions! […]
June 1, 2020
Do you sometimes feel that, as a Christian, you’re at war with the culture around you? Well, today on Discover the Word, the team, and special guest Darrell Bock explore how to best engage with a sometimes-hostile culture. Darrell shifts the paradigm of who the enemy really is and what our mission is in a […]
June 17, 2019
There’s something uncomfortable about reading someone else’s mail or overhearing their conversation. But that’s essentially what we’re doing when we read the New Testament epistles! Today on Discover the Word, the team will explore the context of Paul’s letter to the Galatians. It’s the beginning of an extended study of the entire book of Galatians called, […]
April 1, 2019
For centuries, Israel had been conditioned to look for a certain kind of Messiah. Today on Discover the Word, we will explore what Israel expected in a Messiah . . . and what they got instead. Join us for the start of a new series called, “Great Expectations,” today on Discover the Word!
February 4, 2019
Following Christ . . . starts with answering His call. What could He be calling you to do? Monday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, Bill Crowder, and Daniel Ryan Day look at what it means to be “called,” how Jesus called the first disciples . . . and what the implications are […]
February 2, 2019
You may not recognize it immediately, but it’s entirely possible that the person standing right next to you is really struggling. Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and special guest Philip Yancey, provide tangible ways to help those who are hurting. It starts with being willing dispensers of God’s grace.
February 2, 2019
Nicknames have a way of sticking with people. But few nicknames have been as enduring, or unfortunate . . . as “Doubting Thomas.” Monday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder begin a study on the “Disciple of Doubt” by asking the question . . . was Thomas’s doubt a good […]
January 7, 2019
Sometimes we tend to view biblical characters with rose-colored glasses, failing to see their faults or shortcomings. But that’s not reality! Today on Discover the Word, the team is joined by authors Randy Richards and Brandon O’Brien to explore together what is often perceived as the apostle Paul’s less-than-perfect behavior. A thought-provoking study called “Misreading Paul” today […]
May 28, 2018
There’s been a lot of focus recently on the issue of immigration, and not just in the U.S. and Canada, but around the world. And while this seems like it’s a modern dilemma, you may be surprised to learn that the Old Testament has a lot to say on the matter. Should that shape how we think about immigration? Be […]
May 21, 2018
“Out with the old, in with the new!” That’s often our attitude, we have a fascination with things that are new. But isn’t there still value in old things? Today on Discover the Word, the team welcomes Old Testament professor Danny Carroll to the table to talk about how the Old Testament can give insight into […]