Understanding God's Judgment in RevelationGuest ContributorAs a seminary professor, I often began my classes by asking for students’ views of God. Without fail, the intensity of God’s judgment surfaced. Someone always asked, “If God is loving, why does He judge people...
Trusting God's Presence & Purposes in TrialsFrom the Editorial TeamDriving toward her home in Altadena, California, Jihyun Oh struggled to see through the early-morning darkness. Less than 12 hours before, Jihyun had evacuated the area as news of wildfires reached...
How to look for God's guidance in every situationFrom the Editorial TeamWhether we face a life-altering decision or are simply making everyday choices, we long to discern God’s wisdom. Proverbs 16:9 tells us, “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord...
3 WAYS REVELATION CAN HELPFrom the Editorial TeamKaren McNary served in BSF Leadership for over 18 years spanning a time of cultural and political division in the United States. “I remember thinking that it was strange to be told the same thing by friends in different...
BSF Executive Director In the very first chapter of Revelation, we find this promise: “Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it [Revelation], because the time is near.”...
Learning to hear God's voice through ScriptureGuest Contributor“For the word of God is living and powerful.” (Hebrews 4:12) My love of reading began early in life. My grandmother taught me to read when I was five years old. She and my grandfather lived right across...
Four tips when motivation is lowBSF Content Development DirectorWe speak of our great God as absolutely sovereign, the Lord of heaven and earth. But that raises some perplexing questions. For example, does God choose us? Or do we choose to follow God? Some of the most...
What to do when God doesn't answer the way we expectGuest ContributorNothing can describe the horror when you hear doctors say, “You will never walk again or use your hands.” I spent many sleepless nights in the hospital, praying, “Oh God, may it not be so!” Visitors...
What Feeding the 5,000 reveals about Jesus's prioritiesGuest ContributorThe fame of Jesus was spreading like wildfire. No one had performed wondrous miracles like this man (John 6:2), and no one had spoken with authority like this teacher (Mark 1:22). People...
What to pray when you are waiting for a miraclePaul Wambi needed a miracle. Hospital monitors beeped in the background while his infant son, Matthew, fought for survival. As a husband and father, Paul stood helpless. “I stood at the hospital balcony looking into...
Answering challenges during gospel conversationsGuest ContributorHas the prospect of sharing your faith ever intimidated or scared you? I think if we’re honest with ourselves, all who have tried to be faithful in the realm of evangelism would answer with a resounding...
How to reach the people you love with gospel truthBSF Editorial AssistantEight-year-old Lakhvir Kaur listened to her friend Stephanie talk about Jesus like He was her best friend. He sounded so amazing that Lakhvir wondered if she could meet Him too. She kept her...
I love studying John’s Gospel. It was BSF’s John study that helped me see both truth and grace on display. I find it incredible how Jesus never shrinks back from truth for the sake of grace. Nor does He offer grace at the expense of truth. As one who grew up with an...
An invitation to BSF can change a life for eternityI was the last person you would expect to say “yes” to a BSF invitation. In my early 20s, I had little Bible knowledge and had never done a Bible study. I did not believe in Jesus, and I was working long hours in a...
Joining a Bible study group can be intimidating. You may be wondering: Will we have anything in common? Is this a safe place to share openly? How are we going to get along? These are great and natural questions. To begin, remember that our sovereign, all-knowing, and...
How did this disciple persevere in a lifetime of adversity?If you could go back in time, what would you do differently? How have you matured? How have you changed? For each of us, time offers the benefit of hindsight. We learn from our mistakes, we strive to be...
What is the “right way” to read the Bible? We all want to interpret Scripture correctly, but it can be difficult to know where to start. It seems everyone has their own opinion of what matters most. While some emphasize the historical context, others rely on church...
There is always something new to learnHow well do you know the book of John? For many of us, this Gospel account feels familiar. We may remember John as “the disciple whom Jesus loved,” his account of the woman at the well, or the moment when Peter stepped out of...