Bible Study Lessons
Leah: The Wife He Didn’t Want
Genesis 29–30; 35:16–20; 49:29–33; Ruth 4:11 “This time I will praise the LORD.” Leah spoke those words when she gave
How the Book of Esther echoes through 17th-century Netherlands to this day
Since its inclusion in the Hebrew Bible, the Book of Esther has been embraced in different ways and in different
What every Christian should know about St Augustine of Hippo
By Jean Kabasomi, Premier Christianity After years of avoiding Church history, theology graduate Jean Kabasomi made a shocking discovery: St Augustine
How the spiritual sound of the shofar shapes the Jewish new year – a Jewish studies scholar explains
The shofar is used on many different occasions in the Bible. But today, for many Jews, it is most associated
Amos, a prophet for social justice, is a prophet for today
Amos sounds like a political activist ranting on MSNBC. By Thomas Reese (RNS) — Anyone who thinks the Scriptures are
Aretha Franklin and the Apostle Paul agree: Sing!
Franklin’s music blurred the boundaries between the sacred and profane, as the apostle instructed. By Jason D. Thompson (RNS) What
A radical balm to reduce teen suicide: Acts of kindness
What if the antidote to despair isn’t focusing inward but outward? By Areyah Kaltmann (RNS) — Nothing is more difficult
Joanna, an influential figure in Christian history
Luke 3:19-20, 8:2-3; 23: 52-56;24:10. Mark 6: 14-29. “What can I do?” Joanna asked, speaking aloud to no one in
Samuel Rodríguez: ‘The battle isn’t political, it’s spiritual’
A call to action and firmness in faith By Javier Bolanos, Editor for Latin America of Diario Cristiano The Christian
Praying for the president
Praying for the President does not mean that you endorse everything he says and does, declares The Rev. Thomas Reese,
Was Jesus really born in Bethlehem? Why the Gospels disagree over the circumstances of Christ’s birth
The Conversation US – Every Christmas, a relatively small town in the Palestinian West Bank comes center stage: Bethlehem. Jesus, according to
King Lemuel’s Mother: A teacher of Wisdom
Proverbs 31: 1-9, MSG Version “Wisdom is the fitting application of knowledge,” Apostle Lockhart says. “Knowledge understands the light turns
Bible Verse
OCTOBER 2026
I acknowledged my sin to You, And my iniquity I have not hidden. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” And You forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah For this cause everyone who is godly shall pray to You In a time when You may be found; Surely in a flood of great waters They shall not come near him. You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye.
PSALM 32: 5-8
Pray
OCTOBER 2026
- for missionaries, USAID and all others who devote their lives sharing the Good News gospel, feeding the hungry, and attending to health care needs around the world.
- for children, the homeless, migrants and other vulnerable people who need God's protection, strength, and encouragement.
- for leaders and authorities who need wisdom,. discernment, and integrity as they make decisions that affect our communities and nation.
- for Christians who stand in the gap in our nation. Give them your grace to overcome the hatred, immorality and nihilism that seem to grip our land.