Sermon Prep & Teaching Tools
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The Leadership Council, pastor by pastor
Each page is built from that pastor's own church and ministry, his statement of faith quoted rather than summarised, and a note at the foot saying what could not be sourced. The rest of the Council follows, one at a time.
How Pastors Use This Platform
Open any passage in the Bible reader. Toggle Strong's to check the Greek or Hebrew behind key words. Pull up Matthew Henry, Chuck Smith, or JFB commentary in the drawer. Cross-reference with TSK. Check the seven threads to see how the passage connects to the whole canonical argument. All in one screen, no subscriptions.
The 27-session Study Guide was built for group leaders. Each session includes a focus statement, key texts, observation questions, interpretation questions, application questions, and facilitation warnings for sensitive topics. Print the outline or walk through it on screen.
OPEN STUDY GUIDE →Share direct verse links with your congregation, wsb.bible/bible/john/6/44 goes directly to that verse with commentary open. No account needed to access. Works on phones, tablets, and desktop. Installable as an app on iOS and Android.
The Seven Threads for Sermon Structure
Every passage in Scripture connects to one or more of seven canonical threads running from Genesis 3:9 to Revelation 22:17. Identifying which thread(s) run through your text gives your sermon a canonical anchor: showing your congregation how this week's passage fits the whole Bible's argument.
Passages about divine initiative, evangelism, and God's heart for the lost. John 3:16, Ezekiel 33:11, Luke 15. The thread that answers 'Does God really want everyone saved?'
Passages about election, covenant, Israel, and the Church. Ephesians 1:4-13, Romans 9-11, Genesis 12. The thread that answers 'Who are God's people and how do you join them?'
Passages about the Davidic covenant, Messiah, and the coming kingdom. 2 Samuel 7, Daniel 7, Revelation 19-20. The thread that answers 'Where is history going?'
Passages about human choice, responsibility, and resistance. Joshua 24:15, Acts 7:51, John 5:40. The thread that answers 'Does my decision actually matter?'
Passages about the covenants, Israel's future, and the structure of God's redemptive program. Jeremiah 31:31, Daniel 9, 1 Thessalonians 4-5. The thread that answers 'How does God's plan hold together across history?'
Passages about union with Christ, the indwelling Spirit, and the mystery of the Church. John 15, Galatians 2:20, Colossians 1:27. The thread that answers 'What happened to me when I believed?'
Passages about the open invitation, universal atonement, and the final call. Isaiah 55:1, Romans 10:13, Revelation 22:17. The thread that answers 'Is the invitation really open to everyone?'
Commentary Sources for Sermon Prep
The reader includes 13 commentary sources, from classic to scholarly to pastoral. Here's how to use them in sermon prep:
JFB (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown) and Scofield Reference Notes. Historical, grammatical, verse-level. Use for checking your interpretation against careful scholarship.
Chuck Smith C2000 and Wesley's Explanatory Notes. Pastoral, warm, congregationally accessible. Use for illustration ideas and application angles.
Matthew Henry's Commentary. Dense, rich, full-chapter treatment. Use for extended study on major passages.
Josephus · Antiquities & Wars. First-century Jewish historian. Invaluable for NT context, Second Temple Judaism, and the world Jesus lived in.
Key Tools for Pastors
Select any verse and open Words to see the Hebrew or Greek behind it, with Strong's numbers and definitions. On desktop, turn STRONG'S on in the toolbar to click the words in the text itself. Essential for checking word meanings behind translation choices.
Select any verse and choose Cross-refs for its Treasury of Scripture Knowledge references: the twelve closest, and every book of the canon the verse reaches. Build your sermon's supporting texts from here.
Select any verse, open Words, and open the dictionary: Easton's Bible Dictionary (3,964 entries) and Nave's Topical Bible (5,000 topics). Search any name, place, or theological term.
Switch search to AI mode and type a theological concept: ‘God's patience with Israel’, ‘the role of faith in salvation’, ‘the promised land as type’. The platform finds thematically relevant commentary passages by meaning, not just keywords. Searches across 20,000+ commentary rows from 11 sources.
Shareable Resources for Your Congregation
Everything on this platform is free, ad-free, and requires no account. Share freely.
Every verse has a shareable URL. wsb.bible/bible/romans/8/1 goes directly to Romans 8:1 with commentary open. Share in your bulletin, slides, or group chat.
Free for any group. No copyright restrictions on personal and church use.
365 days of canonical devotional content: one verse, one thread, one reflection. Share the day's entry with your congregation.
This platform was built on the conviction that the Bible is one coherent argument from Genesis to Revelation. And that understanding that argument changes how you read every passage. The seven threads exist to help pastors and teachers show their congregations the whole Bible, not just isolated verses. Use it freely.