How to Pray during Your Bible Study

[How to Pray When You’re Struggling to Understand the Bible]( Jen Wilkin Prayer is the means by which we implore the Holy Spirit to take up residence in our study time. Without prayer, our study is nothing but an intellectual pursuit. With prayer, it is a means of communing with the Lord. Prayer is what changes our study from the pursuit of knowledge to the pursuit of God himself. [Keep Reading]( Featured Articles [What Your Church Needs More than Productivity]( Paul Alexander and Mark Dever [Why Jesus’s Humanity Matters]( Sam Allberry [7 Notable Quotes from Surviving Religion 101]( Get a free ebook by telling us a little bit about yourself! [Take 1-Minute Survey]( Crossway+ Offer 30% OFF + FREE EBOOK [Encouragement for the Depressed]( In this classic sermon, Charles Spurgeon gently urges those struggling with depression to cast their burdens upon the Lord, who will not forsake his people. Having battled depression and discouragement himself for most of his years in ministry, Spurgeon encourages the downtrodden to hold fast to the promises of God, for he is steadfast and will comfort his children as they walk faithfully with him. Regular Price: $8.99 [Crossway+: $6.29]( Don’t have a Crossway+ account? [Sign up for free.]( [“The providence of God—his purposeful sovereignty—is all-embracing, all-pervasive, and invincible.”]( [—John Piper]( on the providence of God Listen Now A Better Way to Talk about the “Call to Ministry” Bobby Jamieson talks about his own path to church leadership, what role seminary played, and as well as what advice he’d give to those aspiring to be pastors. [Apple Podcasts]( | [Spotify]( | [Crossway]( Featured Reading Plan Judges A 10-Day Reading Plan The book of Judges has all the elements of a cinematic blockbuster film—murder, violence, lust, and adultery. Sadly, the people caught up in these events are the people of God—Israel. Disobedience and rebellion have driven them away from the Lord, but the Lord does not desert them. To the contrary, God pursues his wayward people to show them undeserved grace. [Read Now]( “Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” [—Deuteronomy 31:6]( Connect with Us! [Unsubscribe]( | [Subscribe to our newsletter]( | [View in browser]( Crossway is a not-for-profit Christian ministry that exists solely for the purpose of proclaiming the gospel through publishing gospel-centered, Bible-centered content. Learn more or donate today at [crossway.org/about](. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive updates from Crossway. Crossway 1300 Crescent St.Wheaton, IL 60187 [Add us to your address book](