Learning Library
This Learning Library contains videos, audios, documents, books, websites and Bible reading plans that relate to ODBU course content. These resources are curated from the extensive collections of Our Daily Bread Ministries as well as our trusted partner providers.
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A Chapel for Memory and Worship – The Church of St. Lazarus in BethanyNow that we’ve visited the tomb of Lazarus, let’s go to the chapel where countless...
A Greater Righteousness – Jesus and the Sermon on the Mount
A Ministry of Reconciliation: Dr. Salim MunayerPaul understood his calling as a "ministry of reconciliation" (2 Corinthians 5:18). Let's join an...
A Name in the Tree of Life – Steve Wunderink
A Threatened King – Herod’s Palace Outside Bethlehem
A Way for the Lord – A Walk Along the Jordan: Rev. J. BodinLet’s visit a place where we can picture the “way of the LORD in the...
A Way God Wants to Connect With You (You Might Not Think Much About)The Bible’s main way of talking about God’s relationship to humanity is the image of...
Aaron and the Sea SerpentHere’s one last piece of background that may shed surprising light on God’s confrontation with...
Agape – LoveThe word “love” is one of the sloppiest words in our language, as it primarily...
Akhenaten’s OathsWe have looked at Hammurabi’s Law Code as background for the commandments in the Torah....
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1st JohnWhy should we care about 1 John? It’s five short chapters and a letter not...
A Walking Tour of the GospelsDo the words of the Bible ever just feel like words on a page? If...
Calling To And FromIn the gospel accounts of Jesus calling his first disciples and then others to follow,...
Cling podcastAuthor Kim Cash Tate feels there's just something about the word "cling" in Deuteronomy 13:4....
Deal with It!Conflict in the church? What? How can Christians not get along? Easy - we’re humans....
Doubting Our DoubtsDoubt. One thing that every person who has lived long enough has in common is...
EcclesiastesWe often don't know what our expectations are until they go unmet. And then suddenly,...
Five Geographical Firsts in the Life of JesusBible geography expert Dr. Jack Beck returns for more conversations that demonstrate how location is...
God in Three PersonsOne of the most mysterious ideas within the Scriptures is the teaching that God is...
How to Read the PsalmsThe Psalms are not a random collection of ancient poems, but are an intentionally organized...
Document
Accepted by GodUncover the depth of God's grace in Accepted by God. This guide explores biblical truths...
All Creation SingsDuring his many years of missionary work in India, Dr. Paul Brand developed a great...
Better than Gold: The Life-Changing Wisdom of the BibleThree thousand years ago Solomon wrote, “Wisdom is more profitable than silver, and her wages...
Bible TimelineThe document provides an overview of the Bible's structure and timeline, highlighting key events, people,...
Celebrating the Wonder of CreationRediscover the wonder of God in creation, as educator and naturalist Dean Ohlman takes a...
Did Christ Really Rise From The Dead?No other single issue is more central to the Christian faith than the reality of...
Do Christians Believe in Three Gods?Find out what the Bible says about the relationship between the Father, Son, and Holy...
Evangelism: Reaching Out through RelationshipsEvangelism: Reaching Out Through Relationships shows how you can share the gospel message with your mouth...
For This He Came: Jesus’ Journey to the CrossIn 2007, four years after LeBron James announced that he was bypassing college and going directly...
Fresh Start – 7 Day FastThe Park Church's 7-Day Church-Wide Fast is focused on the theme "Fresh Start: Engage!" This...
Website
Christianity ExplainedChristianity Explained is a six-session evangelistic course designed especially for people with little or no...
Explore God – Video SeriesExplore God creates credible content for people with spiritual questions and curiosities. Who has those?...
God at the Center: Habits for Spiritual GrowthGod has called us to a joyful and victorious life in Him. While there’s no...
Going the Distance: Practices to Strengthen Your FaithHave you ever wondered why Scripture compares running to faith? They both require consistency and...
I Am SecondIn 2008, a small group of people in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area met to discuss...
Keys to Reading the GospelsExploring the Scriptures is tremendously important; it is the primary way we have of discovering...
Lausanne Global ClassroomThe Lausanne Global Classroom connects emerging evangelical leaders and the global church to key issues...
Living and TellingLiving & Telling is our flagship training resource, designed to encourage and inspire you to...
My Soul in Silence: Prayer as Listening and WaitingPrayer. To this day, simply hearing the word can evoke a wave of fear, guilt,...
Praying with Aunt SallyWe huddled outside her window, bundled against the damp December wind. Pandemic protocol prevented us...
Book
A Cloud of Women: The Powerful Connection between Black Women and Women of the BibleA Cloud of Women elevates dozens of biblical women, pointing out parallels between their life experiences...
A Voice as Soft as a Honey Bee’s FlutterJourney through a story with Junior as he learns to hear the voice of God...
A Walking Tour of the Gospels“The disciples encountered the message of Jesus bonded to the soil, scenery, and people of...
Blessed Is She and Blessed Is She JournalThe Blessed Is She book and companion prayer journal inspire you to grow closer to God as...
Brotherhood: 40 Success Stories and Faith Principles for Black Men in CommunityIf our sons are to fulfill their God-given destinies, we must make them understand and...
Caring Well: 90 Self-Care Devotions for the African American CaregiverCaregiving is a core value in the African American culture. And godly women of faith...
Cling: Choosing a Lifestyle of Intimacy with GodKim Cash Tate has had her share of the imperfect, the disappointing, and the trying...
Courageous Faith: A Lifelong Pursuit of Faith over FearAt times we don’t feel like going on. But we must! In this book you’ll...
Different Like MeIn Different Like Me, take your child on a journey with a diverse cast of children...
Discovery House Bible Atlas“Those living in the Promised Land had the settings for Bible stories all around them,”...
Interactive Media
A Map of Rebellion
Assyrian Invasion
Babylonian Invasion
Cats and Mice
Context of Jesus’ Early Ministry
Deborah and Gideon
Exile and Return
First Missionary Journey of Paul and Companions
Galilee in Jesus’ Day
Herod’s Building Projects
Conversation
Bible PrayersThe prayers of the Bible are honest and authentic, but can we really say those...
Can Studying Scripture Bring Hope?Is studying Scripture a skill all Christians can learn, or is it just too hard?...
ContextualizationDid God adapt His language in the Bible to fit different contexts? Does the Bible...
Following Your God-Given Calling“How can I know what God wants for my life?” Dr. Angie Ward talks with...
Geographical Significance of The Land of IsraelWhile the Bible conveys its narrative visually, our approach is often dominated by textual interpretation....
How to Have Meaningful Conversations, Part I: Larry CrabbHow can we cultivate conversations that matter with those around us? In part 1 of...
How to Have Meaningful Conversations, Part II: Larry CrabbHow can we cultivate conversations that matter with those around us? In part 2 of...
How to Have Meaningful Conversations, Part III: Larry CrabbHow can we cultivate conversations that matter with those around us? In part 3 of...
How to Read the Book of RevelationWhat is the book of Revelation really about? The end times? Doom and gloom? Or...
In Pursuit of JesusHow do people react to Jesus? How did people react to Jesus during his time...
Reading Plan
365 Devotions From Genesis to RevelationHelp kids discover how God reveals His promises of creation, love, and redemption through the...
Bible Study BasicsIf you began today, you could spend a lifetime looking for and discovering all of...
Celebrate the Life & Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led the charge to improve the lives of marginalized people,...
Celebrating Mercy, Justice, and Peace: Three Reflections in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. DayWhat can MLK’s legacy teach us about faith? This 3-day app-only Reading Plan explores how...
Forever Faithful 10-Day DevotionalFocus on God’s faithfulness with 10 devotions from Our Daily Bread that share stories illustrating...
In Pursuit of JesusJesus is one of the most talked about figures in history. Some love Him. Some...
Navigating the BluesSuffering from depression or anxiety? You are not alone. In this 5-day Reading Plan, Katara...
Oh, FreedomThrough songs of freedom, this special edition of Our Daily Bread displays God’s faithfulness across...
Old Testament BasicsThis study of the Old Testament will help you understand how all the stories fit...
On the Shoulders of GiantsMeditate on the rich legacies of famous and lesser-known African American heroes this Black History...