Category Archives: Core 52

Blessedness

Posted on April 3, 2025 by billbushauthor

How can I be happy? “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so … Continue reading →

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Jesus Rejected

Posted on March 30, 2025 by billbushauthor

If Jesus was rejected by his own people, why should I accept him? “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” – Psalm 118:22 Jesus quoted Psalm 118:22 during his final debate in the temple (Mark 12:10), after … Continue reading →

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Messiah

Posted on March 23, 2025 by billbushauthor

Is there proof that Jesus is the Messiah promised by God? “The LORD says to my Lord: ‘Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.” – Psalm 110:1 Did you know that Psalm 110 is quoted … Continue reading →

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Holiness

Posted on February 2, 2025 by billbushauthor

How can I live up to God’s moral standards? “I am the LORD who brought you up out of the land of Egypt to be your God. You shall therefore be holy, for I am holy.” – Leviticus 11:45 Holiness … Continue reading →

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Covenant

Posted on January 26, 2025 by billbushauthor

How can I become a part of what God is doing in the world? “Abram believed the Lord, and he credited it to him as righteousness.” – Genesis 15:6 A covenant (or testament) is an agreement between two parties. God … Continue reading →

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The Fall

Posted on January 19, 2025 by billbushauthor

What is my problem? “When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its … Continue reading →

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Our True Identity

Posted on January 12, 2025 by billbushauthor

What does it mean that I’m created in God’s image? “God said, ‘Let us make man in our image.’” – Genesis 1:26 Humans are special in all of God’s creation because we were made in His likeness. That doesn’t mean … Continue reading →

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Creation

Posted on January 5, 2025 by billbushauthor

Why are we here? “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” – Genesis 1:1 The biggest miracle in the Bible occurs in the first verse: God created the heavens and the earth. If God created everything out … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Core 52

Posted on December 29, 2024 by billbushauthor

I believe if you commit yourself to read, meditate on, and memorize one verse a week for the next year, you will gain the understanding of Scripture you wish you had. That’s a lofty statement considering there are 31,103 verses … Continue reading →

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Memorize a Bible Verse a Week in 2025

Posted on December 20, 2024 by billbushauthor

Want a great New Year’s resolution? I invite you to join me in memorizing one Bible verse a week in 2025. The 52 verses we will study and memorize will: The verses have been chosen to provide a broad understanding … Continue reading →

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