James 2 - Not surprisingly, James fires out more questions for believers here in Chapter 2. Among them are several…
John 18 - "While human politics is based on the premise that society must be changed in order to change…
John 12 - Here in John 12, we are once again drawn to how Jesus' words and actions were in…
John 11 - So much irony! The reasoning of the religious leaders is astounding. "Let's kill the man who is…
John 10 - The entire book of John has drawn us into the reality that Jesus is His own person,…
John 8 - It would not be a stretch to call this the "chapter of traps." After trying to get…
John 5 - Bearing witness to yourself is not reliable in court. Jesus didn't need to provide witnesses for His…
John 2 - Jesus cleansed the temple twice. The first, recorded here in John 2, was early in His ministry.…
Esther 8 - Throughout the book of Esther, I have been drawing lines connecting Haman with Satan and this chapter…
Esther 1 - At this point in Israel's history, Ezra has just returned from the exile to rebuild the temple…
Hebrews 12 - Dear Weary Christ-Follower, Read Hebrews 12:3-17 Which is worse, the weight of sin or the discipline of…
Hebrews 2 - For in bringing many sons to glory, it was entirely appropriate that God—all things exist for Him…
Malachi 2 - God starts with the priests and then works His way down to marriage and divorce in this…
Zechariah 12 - Zechariah's name means "The Lord Remembers" and in this chapter, we get a striking image of God…
Zechariah 10 - What happens when we don't receive an answer from God as soon as we like? We turn…
Zechariah 9 - Before Jesus was Savior, He was King. But He was not a king as you or I…
Zechariah 2 - There is so much we could unpack in this short chapter of only 13 verses. It is…
Zephaniah 1 - The twelve minor prophets are divided into two categories based on the time period of their ministry.…
Haggai 2 - The main event of Haggai is the rebuilding of the temple, however, there are other several other…
Micah 7 - Consider the similarities of Micah's world and our world today... There is undesirable fruit all around Everyone…
Amos 5 - The oppression of the poor. Check. The establishment of structures built on immoral actions. Check. The acceptance…
Amos 2 - Amos 1 and 2 are really meant to be read and analyzed together as they are a…
Daniel 8 - This chapter is one of the most controversial and heavily debated chapters in all the Bible. However,…
Daniel 7 - The prophetic part of Daniel starts here with Chapter 7. It is unlikely that we can know…
2 Corinthians 13 - When Paul first visited Corinth and established the church, he stayed a year and six months.…
2 Corinthians 10 - Most likely, Paul was dealing with a false teacher or many false teachers who had infiltrated…
1 Corinthians 14 - Gifts that are meant to edify the body, share with the body. Gifts that are meant…
1 Corinthians 11 - 1 Corinthians 11 opens up a can of worms in our culture today. At the very…
1 Corinthians 6 - Paul's had some specific issues with the Corinthians in regard to legal matters. First and foremost,…
1 Corinthians 1 - Paul, called as an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Sosthenes our…
Psalm 135 - Our God is praise worthy in every age and season. No matter the circumstances, God is with…
Psalm 133 - Through Jesus, the Holy Spirit has been poured out over us. Like a priest who would be…
Psalm 132 - This psalm is a prayer that pleads with God to remember His covenant. Some ascribe it to…
Psalm 128 - "I'm so blessed." We hear this phrase often in our culture. It's not that I don't believe…
Psalm 121 - The Lord is our protector. He is our strength and our refuge. He fights our battles. He…
Psalm 110 - Psalm 110 might be quoted more frequently in the NT than any other Psalm. The Lord declared…
Psalm 102 - "The Psalm has been attributed to Daniel, to Jeremiah, to Nehemiah, or to some of the other…
Psalm 101 - "I will pay attention to the way of integrity. When will You come to me? I will…
Psalm 96 - "Sing to the LORD a new song; Sing to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Sing to…
Psalm 93 - Psalm 93 is a beautiful royal psalm. It is part of a collection of psalms that hail…
Psalm 82 - Psalm 81 is one of those chapters that is difficult to understand without digging deeper into the…
Psalm 78 - Coming off the heels of Psalm 77 where we are to remember God's faithfulness, we now move…
Psalm 74 - He purchased. He redeemed. He dwelt. The invasion by their enemies has devastated the people of Israel…
Psalm 72 - Psalm 72 is considered a royal psalm and coronation hymn. It presents the job description of the…
Psalm 58 - Verses 1-6We read a familiar description of those in leadership who deceive others. Consider the description. They…
Psalm 55 - Suffering often produces an emotional rollercoaster. We are emotional beings who can swing violently from low to…
Psalm 54 - Though the opening verses do not indicate the specifics of the trouble at hand, the plea is…
Psalm 35 - Years ago, while working for Youth for Christ, my wife and I become close friends with a…
Psalm 26 - The key to Psalm 26, as Hank has written, is the second verse. If you read through…
Psalm 21 - There is a theme of kingship within this psalm. It's likely it was originally composed for recital…
Psalm 12 - Lies. Deception. Delusion. We all do it. We use coping mechanisms to help us deal with reality.…
Psalm 8 - "Have you never read..." The words pierced like a dagger. It was a direct challenge to the…
Mark 14 - In Mark 14, Jesus sat down with his disciples during the Last Supper and broke the bread…
Mark 13 - No one knows the day or hour. This is a familiar passage, yet, there is one question…
Mark 12 - Total sacrifice. Do we understand it? Do we live it? Jesus pulls his disciples aside to highlight…
Mark 11 - The Pharisees were reeling. Jesus had just cleansed the Temple and done it with supreme authority. Aside…
Mark 5 - I want to make a few quick points about the demon-possessed man and then move to the…
Mark 3 - The healings of Jesus are well-documented and factual. Interestingly, the Jews did not dispute the healing power…
Mark 1 - It's fascinating to identify the different writing styles of the Gospel authors. Matthew began with genealogy. His…
Deuteronomy 32 - Look at all the names Moses ascribed to God in one song! the Rock: Deu 31:4; Deu…
Deuteronomy 23 - As we've written many times in Deuteronomy, these laws can seem foreign to us. In some ways,…
Deuteronomy 18 - "God said..." It's a phrase that has permeated our Christian culture. It's a statement that flies out…
Deuteronomy 16 - Favoritism. Bribes. Bias. Corruption. Does this not describe our current political climate? God gave specific laws regarding…
Deuteronomy 13 - When did self-appointed titles become a "thing" in the church? When did "a word" become more important…
Deuteronomy 10 - "Now, people of Israel, listen to what the LORD your God demands of you: Worship the LORD…
Deuteronomy 2 - It is a unique time in Israel's history. Moses continues to lead and teach the people even…
Ecclesiastes 8 - For the king's word is authoritative, and who can say to him, "What are you doing?" Ecclesiastes…
Numbers 22 - In 1967, archeaologists uncovered an inscription dating back to the eighth-century B.C. in the city of Jordan…
Numbers 18 - As mentioned in previous chapters, the Levites were given special authority and privileges among the spiritual duties…
Numbers 17 - But the LORD said to Moses, "Put back the rod of Aaron before the testimony to be…
Numbers 16 - Numbers 16 is part of a much bigger picture of Moses' leadership of Israel. This rollercoaster of…
Numbers 11 - Moses needed help, and God responded. The Lord commanded the gathering of 70 men from the elders…
Numbers 9 - What an amazing scene! Now on the day that the tabernacle was erected the cloud covered the…
Numbers 3 - We understand the substitutionary atonement of Jesus very well. He died so that we could live. Here…
Luke 23 Commentary by Brad Boyles He was oppressed and He was afflicted, Yet He did not open His mouth;…
Luke 21 - Some speculate Jesus' warnings were to be interpreted for the people of that time and others speculate…
Luke 20 - Some of the scribes answered and said, "Teacher, You have spoken well." 40 For they did not…
Luke 11 - Packed into three verses here in the middle of the chapter is an unbelievable amount of depth…
Luke 10 - The kingdom of God was sent out and manifest itself through the power of the 72 that…
Luke 9 Commentary by Brad Boyles Feeding of the 5,000 This sign/miracle of feeding the 5,000 is recorded in all…
Luke 8 Commentary by Brad Boyles Starting in verse 26 we see an amazing story of casting out a legion…
Luke 6 Commentary by Brad Boyles And Jesus said to them, "I ask you, is it lawful to do good…
Luke 5 - But Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray. Luke 5:16 NASB On the…
Luke 4 - The entire chapter here in Luke 4 captures the struggle for power and authority. Jesus' temptation, obviously,…
Luke 3 - The way the Holy Spirit moved in order for Jesus Christ to come into this world is…
Luke 1 Commentary by Brad Boyles Who made the most significant contribution to the New Testament in terms of total…
Ezekiel 27 - What kind of future is in store for those who ferociously cling to their pride and arrogance?…