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DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/basics-of-christian-living The secret to a good marriage is hard work. The secret to a good Christian marriage is the discipline to follow God’s design for marriage and hard work. The Bible has a lot to say about the relationship between a husband and his wife, their roles and responsibilities, and how they should comport themselves in public and private. A recurring theme is submission to God and submission to each other. But the word “submission” might leave a bad taste in your mouth as it has been used to justify abusive practices. This lesson will help you work through God’s design for marriage and your responsibilities as a married individual. This lesson also covers the controversial Ephesians 5:22-24 verses on wifely submission (spoiler: husbands, verses 25-33 are specifically for you! Don’t skip it!). This lesson is a part of the Basics of Christian Living series. This 10-part series is focused on how to practice daily Christian living according to God’s instructions through the Bible. To learn more about how we got the Bible and if you can trust it, we recommend you explore our Basics of Apologetics series: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/basics-of-apologetics-course/ CREDITS: • Thumbnail Photo by Rachel McDermott on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #christianmarriage #biblicalmarriage #howtobemarried #christianliving #spiritualhealth #howto #howtobeachristian #godsviewofmarriage ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/basics-of-christian-living CONTENT ADVISORY: This lesson talks about dating, fondling, and other sex-related topics. This lesson DOES NOT go into overt details nor gives instructions on sexual acts. The most explicit content in this lesson is from the reading of Ezekiel 23 which describes a story of prostitution. Parents of minors are recommended to listen to this lesson to determine if it is appropriate for their children. If you are a minor (under 18) who found this lesson on your own, we recommend you only continue listening if you are prepared to discuss it with a trusted adult and (if applicable) the individual you are dating. Do you feel frustrated, confused, or disillusioned by modern dating? Have you tried searching the Bible for specific verses on dating and come up empty? Why has God not just sent you “the one”? The truth is dating as we know it today only started in the 1960s, centuries after the Bible was put together. You will not find specific advice in the Bible on modern dating for today’s cultural context. What you will find is instructions, advice, and principles about relationships and sexual relationships which apply throughout human history, no matter the culture. In this lesson you will learn how to find God’s instructions related to topics of dating and sex in scripture, and work through common questions and myths about Christian dating. This lesson is a part of the Basics of Christian Living series. This 10-part series is focused on how to practice daily Christian living according to God’s instructions through the Bible. To learn more about how we got the Bible and if you can trust it, we recommend you explore our Basics of Apologetics series: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/basics-of-apologetics-course/ CREDITS: • Thumbnail Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #dating #howtodate #christiandating #biblicaldating #christianliving #spiritualhealth #howto #howtobeachristian #godsviewofdating ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/basics-of-christian-living Online church has become the norm and current trends indicate in-person church attendance is shrinking. But this is not a new problem. With our modern impressions or understanding of church, some may feel out of place or disconnected and really question the purpose of their local church. Is church necessary to a Christian’s faith? To begin answering this question, it is important to understand what the Biblical standard and purpose for a church is. This lesson will help you understand what church is meant to be and how to plug into a church to strengthen your faith. This lesson is a part of the Basics of Christian Living series. This 10-part series is focused on how to practice daily Christian living according to God’s instructions through the Bible. To learn more about how we got the Bible and if you can trust it, we recommend you explore our Basics of Apologetics series: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/basics-of-apologetics-course/ CREDITS: • Thumbnail Photo by Daniel Tseng on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #ischurchnecessary #purposeofchurch #gotochurch #christianliving #spiritualhealth #howto #howtobeachristian #churchcommunity #christianchurch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/basics-of-christian-living CONTENT ADVISORY: This lesson deals with past sins, some of which are not very fun to talk about (including sexual sin). There are no explicit or detailed descriptions but parents are encouraged to listen first to determine what is appropriate for their children to listen to. When a person becomes a Christian, they are forgiven of all their sins! But guilt often stays behind and it can be difficult to forgive ourselves and find a way forward. Old and new Christians can find themselves stuck down memory lane and unable to live in the joy of their salvation. In this lesson you will learn about forgiveness, repentance, and guilt and how to deal with past sins that just don’t seem to leave you alone. This lesson is a part of the Basics of Christian Living series. This 10-part series is focused on how to practice daily Christian living according to God’s instructions through the Bible. To learn more about how we got the Bible and if you can trust it, we recommend you explore our Basics of Apologetics series: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/basics-of-apologetics-course/ CREDITS: • Thumbnail photo by Dan Cristian Pădureț on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #guilt #forgiveness #shame #mentalhealth #pastsins #howtodealwithpastsins #christianliving #spiritualhealth #howto #howtobeachristian #doesgodloveme #doesgodforgive ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/basics-of-christian-living The first step to Christian living is to know God’s Word. You know God’s Word by studying it. This lesson will take you through a simple Bible Study method using the parable of the Good Samaritan as an example. The 5Ws and the H is a Bible Study method that helps you develop questions to guide your research about scripture and gain a deeper understanding. You can listen to another example of this method using the Treasure and A Pearl parable here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/how-to-do-a-bible-study/ This lesson is a part of the Basics of Christian Living series. This 10-part series is focused on how to practice daily Christian living according to God’s instructions through the Bible. To learn more about how we got the Bible and if you can trust it, we recommend you explore our Basics of Apologetics series: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/basics-of-apologetics-course/ CREDITS: • Thumbnail painting by Balthasar van Cortbemde - http://collectie.kmska.be/, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=39346229 • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #howtodoabiblestudy #biblestudy #goodsamaritan #parableofthegoodsamaritan #christianliving #spiritualhealth #howto #howtobeachristian ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/davids-guide-to-biblical-leadership/ What happens when you wake up in the middle of a dumpster fire (often of our own making)? There’s infighting, depression, and stress among your team. You have no confidence in yourself as a leader and feel cold or dead inside. You may also realize that you are in spiritual decay and feel far from God. The good news is that this does not have to be the end. David found himself in a similar situation, down in the spiritual pit, far form the presence of God. This lesson will explain the tools you need to get out of the dumpster fire and back on the path to success with your leadership and your followers. CREDITS: • Fire photo by Chirag Nayak on Unsplash • Floating dumpster from Ken Rice on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kenricekdka/status/996918174170976262 • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #disasters #workdisaster #workconflicts #leadershipfailure #dealingwithdisaster #teamconflict #leadingthroughdisaster #leadership #biblicalleadership #leadershipinthebible #leader #kingdavid #sheperddavid #david #davidfromthebible #workculture #attitute #leadershipskills #podcast #biblestudy #christianleadership #christianleaders #howtobealeader #howtobeagreatleader #churchleaders #churchleadership #biblestudy #1samuel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/davids-guide-to-biblical-leadership/ Today’s lesson isn’t so much about David as it is about a smart woman who intervenes between two hot headed men. As a continuation of our previous lesson on revenge, this lesson is a broader view of how to react to problems when they arise. Letting our emotions guide our response can easily lead to more problems and rash decision making. So, what method do we use to stay level-headed? It involves patience, time, and steady calmness when you want to absolutely freak out inside. CREDITS: • Photo by CHUTTERSNAP on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #stoicleadership #hwotoreact #howtodealwithproblems #workproblems #howtointervene #leadership #biblicalleadership #leadershipinthebible #leader #kingdavid #sheperddavid #david #davidfromthebible #workculture #attitute #leadershipskills #podcast #biblestudy #christianleadership #christianleaders #howtobealeader #howtobeagreatleader #churchleaders #churchleadership #biblestudy #1samuel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/davids-guide-to-biblical-leadership/ There are two constants in this fallen, sinful, and depraved world when it comes to leadership: you will be mistreated by leaders, and you will mistreat others. The question is, what do you do about it? When opportunities for revenge arise, it is tempting to seek personal justice and humiliate those who offended us. However wise, dependable, and godly leaders and their teams are not forged in the pits of revenge. They are forged through the fire of holiness and holy living. David had several opportunities for revenge on King Saul. This becomes a defining moment for his followers and a teaching moment for us on how to act when the temptation for revenge arises. CREDITS: • Photo by Harrison Kugler on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #revenge #unfairleadership #mistreated #leadership #biblicalleadership #leadershipinthebible #leader #kingdavid #sheperddavid #david #davidfromthebible #workculture #attitute #leadershipskills #podcast #biblestudy #christianleadership #christianleaders #howtobealeader #howtobeagreatleader #churchleaders #churchleadership #biblestudy #1samuel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/davids-guide-to-biblical-leadership/ “If you have one person in this world you can call a close friend, you are rich.” – James Lane. Do you feel “lonely at the top”? Or perhaps you know a friend who is “lonely at the top.” An overlooked piece of leadership is relationships, especially that with friends and/or family. Leaders need people in a similar way that people need leaders. If you are a leader, who are your close friends supporting, counseling, and encouraging you in your leadership role? If you are friends with a leader, how are you supporting, advising, and encouraging your leader? This lesson is all about the power of friendship in leadership and will help you discern what kind of person you need to find or maybe you need to be. CREDITS: • Photo by Thiago Barletta on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #friendship #poweroffriendship #leadersneedfriends #bearichfriend #howtobeafriend #pastoralmentalhealth #mentalhealth #leadership #biblicalleadership #leadershipinthebible #leader #kingdavid #sheperddavid #david #davidfromthebible #workculture #attitute #leadershipskills #podcast #biblestudy #christianleadership #christianleaders #howtobealeader #howtobeagreatleader #churchleaders #churchleadership #biblestudy #1samuel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/why-are-there-different-bible-translations/ The Interlinear Bible is the most literal word-for-word translation you can get! This Bible contains the ancient text in Hebrew, Chaldean, and Greek from the oldest manuscripts available. Under each word is the English equivalent. This Bible is the most accurate Bible in terms of translation, however, it is not the most readable as the English words are not rearranged for comprehension or syntax. You might find that sentences read backwards! But the Bible also comes with helpful guides and structures to help you understand the ancient text. Listen in to find out more about how this Bible is designed and how to use it as part of a Bible study toolkit. CREDITS: • Thumbnail photo captured from Biblehub.com: https://biblehub.com/interlinear/matthew/1.htm • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #interlinearbible #interlinear #accuratebible #hebrew #chaldean #greekbible #accuratebibletranslation #bible #biblestudy #bibletranslations #whyaretheredifferentbibletranslations #podcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/davids-guide-to-biblical-leadership/ Trouble is brewing! Burnout, depression, and anxiety are not uncommon between victories. It is tempting to run away and hide but that can lead us into darker places. In this lesson we will be looking at one of the “not to do” examples from David’s early life and how to deal with these periods of great mental, spiritual, and/or physical depression after a great success. CREDITS: • Thumbnail Photo by Road Trip with Raj on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #derpression #burnout #ministryburnout #pastorburnout #pastoralmentalhealth #mentalhealth #leadership #biblicalleadership #leadershipinthebible #leader #kingdavid #sheperddavid #david #davidfromthebible #workculture #attitute #leadershipskills #podcast #biblestudy #christianleadership #christianleaders #howtobealeader #howtobeagreatleader #churchleaders #churchleadership ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/why-are-there-different-bible-translations/ The Good News Translation was the first easy-to-read Bible to hit the market. It became popular very quickly with teens and was the most popular Bible in the United Kingdom by 1991. There have been more easy-to-read or children/teen Bibles that have come out since. The GNT was put together by only 7 translators using a dynamic approach (thought-for-thought). Some scholars regard the GNT as a paraphrase and take issue with its potentially misleading doctrine. Listen in to find out more about this translation and how it can be used. CREDITS: • Thumbnail Photo by Bibhash (Polygon.Cafe) Banerjee on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #goodnewstranslation #gnt #paraphrasebible #dynamicbible #bible #biblestudy #bibletranslations #whyaretheredifferentbibletranslations #podcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/davids-guide-to-biblical-leadership/ Everyone likes winning, especially when you work hard for it or feel like you deserve it. But much like winning the lottery, victory is often followed by darker companions. After a great victory against Goliath, David suddenly found himself at the end of Saul’s spear. As leaders it’s important we know how to handle victories even when things turn sour shortly after. David’s story provides a lot of insight on how to do this well while keeping the most important thing in focus: our relationship with God. CREDITS: • Thumbnail Photo by Samuel Ramos on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #victory #success #howtohandlevictory #leadership #biblicalleadership #leadershipinthebible #leader #kingdavid #sheperddavid #david #davidfromthebible #biblicalleaders #workculture #attitute #leadershipskills #podcast #biblestudy #christianleadership #christianleaders #howtobealeader #howtobeagreatleader #churchleaders #churchleadership ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/davids-guide-to-biblical-leadership/ Have you ever given up before you even tried? Intimidation is a tough enemy to crack and can make some relationships difficult to navigate. David had a lot of reasons to be intimidated after being anointed by Samuel. Yet when he sees Israel confronted by a giant, he does something different. How can you become a leader that tears down the giants for your team? CREDITS: • Thumbnail Photo by Chris Ensminger on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #intimidation #facingintimidation #successinadversity #victoryinadversity #leadership #biblicalleadership #leadershipinthebible #leader #kingdavid #sheperddavid #david #davidfromthebible #workculture #attitute #leadershipskills #podcast #biblestudy #christianleadership #christianleaders #howtobealeader #howtobeagreatleader #churchleaders #churchleadership ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/why-are-there-different-bible-translations/ The Berean collection of translations was developed by Bible Hub, the free online Bible study website. There are 4 tiers to this translation ranging from interlinear to emphasized. Only the Standard Bible (or Study Bible) is available in print. The 4 tiers are available for free online and in the Public Domain making it accessible to anyone with an internet connection. Listen in to find out more about this Bible and how you can use it as part of your Bible study toolkit. CREDITS: • Thumbnail Photo by Hunter Moranville on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #bereanbible #bsb #bereanstandardbible #bereanstudybible #biblehub #freebible #publicdomainbible #bible #biblestudy #bibletranslations #whyaretheredifferentbibletranslations #podcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/davids-guide-to-biblical-leadership/ There are thousands of books, podcasts, conferences, and courses on leadership. The Bible also has a lot to say about leadership, good and bad. Some great characters and books like Nehemiah might come to mind. This series will examine the early life of King David from I Samuel where we can find many examples of what makes a leader great, how to inspire our followers, and handle difficult situations. If you are already in a leadership position or are hoping on being in one sometime in your life, you may find some great strategies that David used in leading a group of people. You will also learn some things to avoid as a leader and how to handle situations that leaders are commonly forced to guide followers through. CREDITS: • Thumbnail photo by Sean Robertson on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #leadership #biblicalleadership #leadershipinthebible #leader #kingdavid #sheperddavid #david #davidfromthebible #biblicalleaders #promotion #gettingthejob #promoted #workculture #attitute #leadershipskills #podcast #biblestudy #christianleadership #christianleaders #howtobealeader #howtobeagreatleader #churchleaders #churchleadership ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/davids-guide-to-biblical-leadership/ Depression affects Christians and non-Christians alike, no matter their station in life. One skill that David is remembered for in scripture is his ability to play music and sing. He was often summoned by a troubled King Saul to play the lyre and wrote many of the Psalms to be sung. These songs and music were often played during times of great distress. There are even scientific studies looking at how singing can combat symptoms of depression. Listen in to find out how you can use singing as tool in your own life and lead with a song in your heart. CREDITS: • Thumbnail Photo by wu yi on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #depression #music #singing #mentalhealth #whattodowhendepressed #musicfordepression #leadership #biblicalleadership #leadershipinthebible #leader #kingdavid #sheperddavid #david #davidfromthebible #biblicalleaders #workculture #attitute #leadershipskills #podcast #biblestudy #christianleadership #christianleaders #howtobealeader #howtobeagreatleader #churchleaders #churchleadership ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/why-are-there-different-bible-translations/ The Contemporary English Version was made with specific people in mind: people who struggle with reading the English language. This includes little children, people with learning disabilities, or people just learning the English language. This translation often gets mistaken as a paraphrase but there are a few reasons why it should be included as a proper translation. Listen in to find out more about this Bible and how you can use it effectively. CREDITS: • Thumbnail Photo by Ivan Shilov on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #contemporaryenglishversion #cev #abibleforkids #learningdisability #bible #biblestudy #bibletranslations #whyaretheredifferentbibletranslations #podcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/why-are-there-different-bible-translations/ The God’s Word Translation Bible stands out from the other Bibles we have looked at in two ways: it is the easiest Bible to read for young children as young as grade 5 and it is written as an American literature book in a single column. This translation also uses the optimal equivalence approach to translation (which is a combination of formal and dynamic methodology). Listen in to find out more about this Bible and how you can use as part of a Bible study toolkit. CREDITS: • Thumbnail Photo by Ben White on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #godswordtranslation #gwt #bibleforkids #bible #biblestudy #bibletranslations #whyaretheredifferentbibletranslations #podcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/why-are-there-different-bible-translations/ The “international” in NIV comes from the fact that over 100 international scholars from different denominations and nations came together to create this translation. The original 1965 version also used as many ancient manuscripts as possible to make a dynamic translation from scratch. The NIV’s purpose was to create a translation easily readable by Christians and non-Christians alike in modern English. This is why the NIV gets revised almost on a schedule and why recent version have come under scrutiny for their choices. Listen in to find out more about this translation, it’s different editions and uses, and how you can use it as part of a Bible study toolkit. CREDITS: • Thumbnail Photo by Vladislav Klapin on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #niv #newinternationalversion #nivbible #bible #biblestudy #bibletranslations #whyaretheredifferentbibletranslations #podcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/why-are-there-different-bible-translations/ What happens when one of the most notable Hebrew scholars translates the Bible in modern day English without loosing the original Jewish context? You get a very helpful Bible study tool for Jews and non-Jews alike! Dr. David Stern and his 28 contributors even included a glossary of Hebrew words with their pronunciation and other study helps to help readers get more context. Listen in to find out more about this translation and how you can use it as part of a Bible study toolkit. CREDITS: • Thumbnail Photo by Diana Polekhina on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #completejewishbible #jewishcontext #bible #biblestudy #bibletranslations #whyaretheredifferentbibletranslations #podcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/jerusalemfiles JOIN US IN ISRAEL: https://evidence4faith.org/israel/ Our modern ideas of gates are simple barriers to separate property, but gates served as much more in Old Testament times. City gates were very important points of communication, government, justice, and marketplaces. Biblical descriptions of these gates indicate that they were fairly large structures. Solomon is recorded rebuilding the gates of Jerusalem, Megiddo, Hazor, and Gezer. Archaeologists have found these gates, examined their structures, and gathered significant insights on their designs. Listen in to find out how these gates confirm the Biblical record and why you can trust God’s Word, even in the small details. CREDITS: • Photograph of Dr. Eliat Mazar by Alexander Schick via Biblical Archaeology Society: https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/remembering-eilat-mazar/ • Akkadian Tablet Fragment: o Photo by Eliat Mazar via Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology, https://armstronginstitute.org/626-ophel-excavation-2009-ndash-2010 o Photo by Ouria Tadmor for the Estate of Dr.Eilat Mazar via the Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology, https://armstronginstitute.org/53-discoveries-of-eilat-mazar-the-ophel • Eilat Mazar by the Ophel Gate via Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology, https://armstronginstitute.org/626-ophel-excavation-2009-ndash-2010 • Original art on photographed archaeological park plaques and signs managed by Israel Nature and Parks Authority: https://en.parks.org.il/ • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 MORE RESOURCES: • Blueprint of the Solomonic Gates: https://armstronginstitute.org/visuals/819-solomons-blueprint #kingsolomon #solomonicgates #kingdavid #isthebibleaccurate #archaeology #archeology #bible #biblicalarchaeology #bibleevidence #history #Israel #Jerusalem #OldCity #oldtestament ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/why-are-there-different-bible-translations/ After Kenneth Taylor successfully launched his Living Bible paraphrase and became the best-selling Bible among Youth in the 1970s, Tyndale Publishing wanted to remake it as a translation. The New Living Translation is a thought-for-thought translation that has converted cultural terms to their modern equivalent, including dates, times, currency, and measurements. However this conversion of terms and translation method runs into similar problems as paraphrases. It can obscure the original intent and meaning of passages by removing the Jewish cultural components and inject bias. However this Bible could still be of use in a Bible study tool kit. Listen in to find out more about how this Bible was put together and how it can be used in a Bible study tool kit. CREDITS: • Thumbnail photo by RhondaK Native Florida Folk Artist on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #newlivingtranslation #paraphrase #tyndalepublishing #bible #biblestudy #bibletranslations #whyaretheredifferentbibletranslations #podcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/why-are-there-different-bible-translations/ The Message Bible became popular very quickly as it is one of the most readable Bibles on the market. It uses present-day modern English and reads like a novel. There is only one problem: this is not a translation. It is a free paraphrase. What’s the difference? Listen in to find out how this Bible was put together and how to handle paraphrases as part of your Bible study tool kit. CREDITS: • Thumbnail photo by Mathew Schwartz on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #messagebible #paraphrase #bible #biblestudy #bibletranslations #whyaretheredifferentbibletranslations #podcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/why-are-there-different-bible-translations/ The living Bible started as letters Kenneth Taylor would write to his children so they could better understand passages the Bible. These letters were called “Living Letters” and eventually were promoted to the greater public. The positive reception lead to Taylor complete and launch his own Bible paraphrase in 1971, based on these letters. Similar to the Message Bible, the Living Bible will have significant bias and is not intended to replace a proper translation for Bible study purposes. Listen in to found out more about how this Bible was put together. CREDITS: • Thumbnail photo by Jakob Owens on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #livingbible #paraphrase #bible #biblestudy #bibletranslations #whyaretheredifferentbibletranslations #podcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3