Why are some verses in the book of Ecclesiastes so pessimistic, with advice such as ‘Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die’ included in the Bible? They seem completely contrary to the teaching of Jesus.

Where to start? Here are some suggestions to help. Try using at least one of these techniques on any bit of the Bible you’re studying.

Psalm 8 is a short but profound reflection on the majesty of God in the context of the created world, and on the surprising dignity of human beings. It is surprising, because in the light of God's awesome power shown in creation, we barely regis...

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.

We hear daily stories about the plight of refugees, often fleeing war and persecution. Jesus too was a refugee. What do we know about the Flight into Egypt? 

I was in my early 30s and my first husband and I went on holiday to Trinidad with our three-year-old son. It was a big deal, because it hadn’t been financially viable before. While we were there, he was offered a job and we decided to stay. It felt...

I was married to Rosemary for 59 years. I liked everything about her. She was a lovely person: intelligent and able. She had a number of health issues and in 2020 was identified as needing a vaccine straight away.

My grandfather was a Baptist minister. His core message was that God was our rock. I didn’t hear him preach, but that was the language that I grew up with.

Father Christmas reveals the world’s conditional love, whilst the gospel reveals God’s unconditional love.

My dad died when I was 19. He got ill the week I went to uni and died the week after the first year. It was crazy. You don’t think you’re going to be in that situation.

‘I was furious. I had just come back from being interviewed by a college with a view to being trained to be a Baptist minister. The last thing my minister had said to me before I left was, “The one thing they won’t ask you to do is a year’s e...

Paul is the Christian apostle who spread the gospel of Jesus after his radical conversion. He planted church communities across Asia Minor and Europe, raised people from the dead, and was jailed for Jesus. But this is the Christian Paul. What about b...

The Bible can seem overwhelming, boring and difficult, but a few basic tips can help you understand it more. Try these…

In Britain, Mother's Day falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent and started as a church tradition. While you won’t find many verses in the Bible directly hailing motherhood, it’s easy to see through the stories of Bible moms the love that God ha...

In Leviticus, we find a command given to the Israelites: ‘When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not ill-treat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born.' Is it unrealistic to apply that principle ...

Equipping the Church for the General Election. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced the date of the General Election as 4 July. Bible Society has teamed up with Christians in Politics to create resources under the banner ‘Britain and the Bible�...

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Navigating Trauma is a Scripture-based programme that leads people through trauma towards a place of peace.

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.

This autumn, you and your community can mobilise Bible mission by baking. Yes, you heard us right, by baking! Gather your family, friends, neighbours and church together, don the oven gloves and whip up some delicious bakes to raise vital funds.