The "Be" Series Commentaries

Life is full of imitations. Which is why today's culture needs genuine, transparent people of God. People of purpose, not perfection. Believers who...

God’s people were never meant to blend in. Instead, we’re called to stand out from the crowd, and become a beacon of hope. But nothing dims our li...

The truth in God’s word illuminates the sinful state of our fallen world. And throughout history that insight has moved believers from conviction ...

"A bad workman always blames his tools." The ancient proverb rings just as true today, and it is with this challenge for personal responsibility th...

"Eight times in the bible, you find this text: "Be holy, for I am holy!" " These words are much more than an admonition from a holy God. They are a...

Are you equipped to face the future? There are opportunities ahead—and battles. Are you ready? The truths that Moses shared in Deuteronomy are ju...

Our God longs to restore that which is broken. Fractured relationships. Hurting families. Divided churches. No situation is beyond His grace. And ...

We all admire the hero. That person who’s celebrated for accomplishing big things in the face of even bigger odds. Yet heroes aren’t defined by th...

Picture a world where people live according to their own personal standards, where believers can’t seem to agree, and where people are trapped in e...

King Solomon had it all. Wealth. Power. Prestige. Yet despite having everything he could ever want, Solomon was still unsatisfied. He soon came to ...

During His life and ministry, Christ assured the apostles that He would one day return for His people. But how should this future event affect our ...

Find true success through a life of integrity and character. We all long to succeed in every area of life, in our careers, our relationships, and o...

Numbers can be deceiving. The book of Numbers opens with a count of every person fit to serve during the Israeli's exodus from Egypt. Yet while ove...

The study guide for life's true or false questions The world is filled with counterfeits. And the church is not immune, as false ideas and doctrin...

Freedom without discipline can be costly. Based on the exodus of God’s people from Egypt, this study shares the vital need to balance freedom with ...

It takes courage to walk out our faith. Based on the courageous life of Christ, this study encourages us to trust God, stand for what we believe, a...

The books of Hosea, Joel, Jonah, Nahum, Habakkuk, and Malachi are viewed by Biblical scholars as the Minor Prophets. Yet the insights and messages ...

The life of Christ was marked by His compassion for people. This study explores the heartbeat of our Savior, and inspires us to share His compassio...

The early church in Corinth was falling apart. Sin was rampant, divisions were growing, and the congregation was living no differently than the wor...

We are called to live a life obedient to God. But what does this look like? And how can we live in a way that's pleasing to Him? The answer is foun...

The road of spiritual growth can get bumpy. From the new believer to the seasoned disciple, we all experience frustrations and setbacks in our purs...

The world has become a confusing place. Every day we are confronted with cloudy moral issues that once seemed clear. When did the simple things get...

Wiersbe's commentary Be Patient unpacks the book of Job, explaining Job's suffering and why God allowed it, and illustrating God's sovereign plan.

1 John explains that assurance of salvation, real relationship with Christ, and abundant life now can be yours as you apply who God is and what He ...

From the story of Nehemiah in Be Determined, you can learn how to depend wholly on God to help you accomplish the work He has called you to.

In Be Daring, catch the vision for every believer's missionary calling and know that God is ready to equip you for extraordinary work!

Peter's encouraging letter to a battered church of sojourners in a land that they didn't claim as their own is still applicable to the trials we fa...