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I'm 87 now

I’m 87 now, but I was a weapons engineer in the Navy. When I was growing up, I was in the church choir. But when I joined the Navy, church and Jesus were very much in the background.

I was at theological college in Durham

I was at theological college in Durham and had the opportunity to do a summer placement at a theological college in the North-West of Kenya. I jumped at the chance.

Learning humility from Jesus in the Christ hymn

What does it mean to be humble? Jesus showed the ultimate example of humility when he died on the cross but his whole earthly ministry was a showcase for humility. In the Christ hymn we see that humility requires a selfless mindset, a servant heart a...

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Bringing the Bible to life in South Sudan

One man determined to bring the Bible to life in one of the world’s toughest places.

The Bible Series – Small group video resource

A seven-session video series to deepen your understanding of the Bible and discover its relevance to us today. Study key biblical themes with your small group.

The Patmos Study

What does the world really think about the Bible and Christianity? For the last three years, Bible Society’s Research Team has been trying to answer that question in a way that is systematic, accurate and context-specific. The Patmos Study, Bible S...

Lamentations and the gift of prayer

While God’s mercy is affirmed in the book of Lamentations 3.21–24, Dr Heath Thomas explores how the cry of 'kyrie eleison!' can become a model for the Church today.

Bible in a year: February

Tom Newbold has taken on the Bible in a year plan. We caught up with him to find out how it's going six weeks in.

Bible in a year: July

Tom reflects on runaway Jonah, Paul's argumentative style and sitting down for an ale with the characters in Acts.

Bible in a year: October

Catch up with Tom's Bible escapades this month.

Bible in a year: December

Tom's almost finished reading the whole Bible! We get his last update, a little early...

The Book of James: A whistle-stop tour

Our Book of the Month for July is the Letter of James. It is a short letter – only five chapters – but it has some extraordinarily deep and challenging teaching within it.

Story of the Bible, Act 1: Creation

The Bible begins at the beginning, with dramatic scene-setting stories of the creation of the world, including the first people. They shouldn't be read in the same way that we would read a scientific text-book. They're designed to teach us ...

Where is God in our pain?

This is a special message from Bible Society for those in the thick of it taking on the coronavirus crisis, whether in healthcare, as key workers or helping those who are suffering.

Top tips for memorising Scripture

Whether you’re a beginner looking to start small or an expert wanting to take it to the next level, here are some tips to help you on your way to a lifelong habit of Bible memorisation.

Bible Q&A: What does the Bible say about tithing?

Tithing is the practice of setting apart one-tenth of one's earnings as an offering to God. Numbers 18 tells us that the tithes were to be given to the Levites, the Israelite tribe who were set apart as priests.

Story of the Bible, Act 9: Pentecost

Pentecost marks the birthday of the Church! A handful of bewildered but hopeful disciples became a world-changing force that brought the life-changing message of salvation to millions.

'The presence of my enemies'? Translating Psalm 23.5

What does this evocative verse from Psalm 23 mean? Michael Pfundner explores how the poetic nature of the writing and its translation from Hebrew into English inform our efforts to interpret it and lead us to enriching discoveries.

 

 

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