In 1 Samuel 4, Israel went to battle against the Philistines. They were defeated, losing about 4,000 men (1 Samuel…
Joshua 21 - This statement of God's promises is such an encouragement. Let's take a look back and review some…
Lamentations 5 - We don't often think in terms of the comprehensive suffering that Judah endured during exile. It was…
Revelation 13 - The First Beast At the end of Revelation 12, we read of Satan's rage. He sets out…
Revelation 2 - Although these letters are addressed to specific congregations in the first century, I believe they are representative…
Jeremiah 45 - This is a flashback to the 4th year of Jehoiakim so it's not happening here alongside the…
Isaiah 65 - God has made Himself available. He is standing with arms outstretched ready to help His people. God…
Exodus 17 - The team was assembled and ready to go! Joshua would lead the army into battle. This is…
1 John 3 - This really is an incredible chapter! It's hard to summarize these thoughts in just a few…
Job 30 - Which is more agonizing for Job - the suffering he is currently enduring or the exasperation of…
Job 20 - The cruel misjudgment of man stems from an ignorant and arrogant attitude. I've written this many times…
Proverbs 20 - This chapter really addresses a diverse range of topics. Excessive drinking, gossip, pride, and disobedience, just to…
2 Samuel 22 - My rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. These were the words David penned about God after…
1 Samuel 30 - David returns to Zikleg, where he had fled from Saul only to find that while he…
1 Samuel 25 - As well as David reacted to having a moment with Saul to himself, he backtracks with…
Romans 14 - Years ago, I hosted a Bible study with some college guys who were looking to grow in…
Genesis 48 - From Jacob (Israel's) sons, the 12 tribes would be formed. This can be confusing when you factor…
Amos 4 - My most interesting takeaway from this passage is simply the accountability to which God claims full responsibility…
Hosea 14 - Many people today worship their own abilities and accomplishments. For others, it is their intellect. Still others…
Hosea 11 - As a father, I can understand these same feelings. I can't imagine the grief of watching my…
Hosea 5 - "I will return again to my place, until they acknowledge their guilt and seek my face, and in their…
Hosea 2 - Grace and truth. They are the inescapable character traits of God. God is a fair and just…
Daniel 10 - Today, prayer is endorsed as a personal remedy. Although this is true to an extent, it doesn't…
Daniel 7 - The prophetic part of Daniel starts here with Chapter 7. It is unlikely that we can know…
2 Corinthians 9 - Paul sarcastically (playfully) urges the Corinthians toward giving in verses 1-5. He mentions that they will…
Psalm 140 - When we go to God in our afflictions, we can rest knowing that He hears us. We…
Psalm 124 - The storms that God allows only further serves to reveal His power and glory within. When we…
Psalm 112 - In my opinion, verse 7 defines the context for this entire psalm. Psalms 112:7 HCSB He will…
Psalm 52 - Psalm 52 is a reminder that our words matter. Like a sharpened razor, your tongue devises destruction,…
Psalm 30 - One of the most difficult theological principles to reconcile in our hearts and minds is the idea…
Psalm 9 - According to Spurgeon, the title of this Psalm is, “A Psalm on the death of the son,”…
Deuteronomy 25 - "Do not muzzle an ox when you are using it to thresh grain." Deuteronomy 25:4 GNB On…
Numbers 27 - Don't gloss over this chapter too quickly or you will miss a moment that is very rare…
Numbers 12 - There are so many lessons in this chapter. When jealousy enters the heart, it often manifests a…
Luke 15 Commentary by Brad Boyles What about the other son? What about the older "obedient" son? “Then he became…