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1. Explore App
Our very own, brand new, Explore App for iPhone, iPad and Android.

2. Does Jesus hate religion? Kinda, sorta, not really
A very helpful article by Kevin DeYoung in response to the YouTube video that has gone viral over the past week, that we also used for our Video of the Week.

3. Don't be Too Cool for Sunday School
A free e-Journal download from 9Marks all about Sunday school.

4. A Blog Post for the Brits
Mark Driscoll writes a blog post to the Brits.

5. And finally...
Introducing our video of the week. James Burstow gives us a tour of how to download and use the new Explore app.




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1. Open Up the Bible

A brand new website with videos, articles and free resources. Wherever you are, whenever you can, we want to encourage you to open up the Bible.

2. Resources about leading the music at church

Some great resources from Worship Matters on leading music at church.

1. "Leading, Songwriting, Tech"
2. "Instruments, General, Children"
3. Part 3 of "The Piano in Contemporary Worship"

3. The Story of the Bible in One Sentence

How would you summarise the Bible in one sentence? Feel free to comment below. Here's a few ideas.

4. And finally...

Introducing our video of the week:



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Let's look back at some of the On to a Good Thing highlights of 2011!

1. How the Bible fits together
Back in January we shared Paul Wilkinson's visualisation of the cross references of the Bible.




2. Reverse thinking
In March we posted a video by Deo Volente Media called "Reverse Thinking". Make sure you get to at least 1 minute 15 seconds.




3. Memorising Scripture
In January, June, and July we posted links with great ideas on how to memorise scripture.
Fighter Verses
Girl Talk: Seeds of Character
16 Games and Ideas to help memorise the Bible


4. Reaching the Unreached 2011
In July we posted the link to all the talks, seminars and Q&A from the Reaching the Unreached 2011 conference on evangelism. Great stuff from Andy Mason, Tim Chester, Dai Hankey and others.


5. The Periodic Table of the Bible
More recently, here's what the Bible would look like in Periodic table form.




6. And finally...
If you missed it before, just a couple of weeks ago we shared Josh Harris' preaching notes series. Ever wondered what preachers take with them to the pulpit?
Part 1: Mark Dever, Mike Bullmore, C.J. Mahaney, Ray Ortlund, Jr., Tim Keller, Mark Driscoll and Joshua Harris.
Part 2: Steve Lawson, Kevin DeYoung, Tullian Tchividjian, David Platt, and Matt Chandler.




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What you've all been waiting for, the On to a Good Thing Christmas special!

1. Helpful Christmas videos
Some helpful videos to watch, on your own or in church:
God Showed Up – Christmas Movie
A Social Network Christmas
That's Christmas
Christmas in the City
Three Wise Men?

2. 16 Daddy Christmas Tips
Mark Driscoll challenges fathers to make sure they're ready for the Christmas season in his 16 Daddy Christmas Tips

3. And finally!
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from the Good Book Blog team!




Next week, the On to a Good Thing highlights of 2011!




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Here's our highlights for the week:

1. Tim Chester's Apologetic Sound Bites
Take a look at Tim Chester's current blog series as he suggests shorter answers to apologetic questions that you could say in a tea break at work or in a noisy pub!
Why doesn't God reveal himself more clearly?
How can you claim there's only one true religion?

2. Tweets for the Streets
On the same theme, here's some answers that are short enough to tweet!

3. Josh Harris' Preaching Notes Series
Ever wondered what preachers take with them to the pulpit? Check out some of these notes from some well-known preachers:
Part 1: Mark Dever, Mike Bullmore, C.J. Mahaney, Ray Ortlund, Jr., Tim Keller, Mark Driscoll and Joshua Harris.
Part 2: Steve Lawson, Kevin DeYoung, Tullian Tchividjian, David Platt, and Matt Chandler.

4. And finally...
Introducing our video of the week from The Village Church, "Advent: God with us"



Check back next week for the On to a Good Thing Christmas special!


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This month sees the return of our weekly round-up of the best things we have found on the internet over the past week.

1. 12 Days of Christmas Come Early as NIV Made Available for Download
Download the New International Version (NIV) on YouVersion's Bible app, free for a limited time.

2. The Periodic Table of the Bible
Ever wondered what the Bible would look like in Periodic table form?



3. HCSB vs. ESV vs. NIV
"Which Bible translation should I use?" Dr. Ray Clendenen (Holman Christian Standard Bible), Dr Wayne Grudem (English Standard Version), and Dr Doug Moo (New International Version) look at this question.

4. The Piano in Contemporary Worship
Do you play the piano at church? In two parts, Bob Kauflin shares his practical tips from his pre-conference piano seminar at WorshipGod11.
Part 1
Part 2


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Here are a couple of new PDFS with some fun, interactive ideas for teaching the creation story to kids - from Play on the Word.

Kevin DeYoung writes on the question Is it Okay for Christians to Believe in the Doctrine of Hell But Not Like It?

4 pieces of advice on how to witness to your non-Christian family from this book

Tim Chester offers some helpful advice on exegetical tools that he regularly uses.

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Conference video
All the talks, seminars and Q&A from the Reaching the Unreached 2011 on evangelism. Great stuff from Andy Mason, Tim Chester, Dai Hankey and others.
www.reachingtheunreached.org.uk/conferences/2011/

16 games to memorise the bible
http://fervr.net/articles/16-games-activities-and-ideas-help-memorise-bible/

5 reasons for theological education
Australian Michael Jensen on why theological education is important.
http://mpjensen.blogspot.com/2011/07/why-theological-education.html

10 principles for singing in church
Kevin DeYoung on the hows and whys of singing in church.
thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevindeyoung/2011/06/28/ten-principles-for-church-song-part-1/
http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevindeyoung/2011/06/30/ten-principles-for-church-singing-part-2/