1 John 5 - At the time of this writing, John was battling the incredible deception that had come against…
1 John 2 - and He Himself is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also…
1 John 1 - In this first chapter, John does not identify himself as the author, nor does the writing…
Job 11 - I think Zophar is right on one thing; he understands the wisdom of God. It actually feels…
Ezra 8 - This trek consisted of over 900 miles on foot. But also consider that there would have been…
Ezra 7 - There is an old tradition that claims that Ezra had the law memorized and only needed to…
Ezra 2 - Why was genealogy so important to the Jews? We see this many times in Scripture and often…
Matthew 28 - The appearances of the resurrected Christ are astonishing! Many people will concede that Jesus was a real…
Matthew 26 - Judas Iscariot is an interesting person to study. There are so many questions that center around his…
Matthew 25 - Leonard Kevin Bias was born on November 17, 1963, in Landover, Maryland. He was a tall, quiet…
Matthew 22 - The Sadducees and Pharisees were always playing games with Jesus. They, like some today, thought they could…
Matthew 20 - Our plans and God's plans never really pan out the same. He gives us the main idea,…
Matthew 18 - How do you approach confrontation and accountability in the church? The worldview of Jesus was not simply…
Matthew 17 - The half-shekel tax was equivalent to about 2 days of wages. It was collected annually from every…
Matthew 16 - The Pharisees and Sadducees (who demanded signs in this chapter) were two of the five major political…
Matthew 15 - It's the worst feeling that any human can experience in this life. It's the realization that I…
Matthew 13 - Here in Matthew 13, there are so many great parables it is hard to just reflect on…
Matthew 12 - This chapter contains the controversial "unpardonable sin" which involves blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. The first question…
Matthew 1 - The Gospels do not record a single word spoken by this man. Yet, the Gospel account written…
Proverbs 31 - Proverbs 31 is a famous chapter describing a virtuous woman of God. Many of us have heard…
Proverbs 17 - As I read this chapter, I see a theme of relational conflict. "Better a dry crust with…
Proverbs 13 - "Do not be deceived: "Bad company corrupts good morals."" 1 Corinthians 15:33 HCSB Through God's pursuit of…
Proverbs 6 - Satisfaction comes when we do what we ought to do. Taking care of our responsibilities and prioritizing…
2 Peter 3 - Peter was writing, at the time, against the theory of uniformitarianism. It states that the processes…
2 Peter 2 - 2 Peter 2 opens by describing two different kinds of false people within the church. Maybe…
2 Peter 1 - Peter was a bond-servant and apostle. This is a unique combination, being subject to all others…
1 Peter 5 - Peter is following up on his previous chapter on suffering. It's no surprise that in order…
1 Peter 4 - Arm yourself! This is a powerful opening in 1 Peter 4. Our thought process regarding suffering…
1 Peter 3 - It's in this chapter that Peter makes a strange statement about Jesus going to hell after…
1 Peter 2 - Peter opens with the process of transformation. The true progression of spiritual growth is measured by…
1 Peter 1 - It is beneficial to explore the interesting background on the book of Peter. First, many scholars…
Philemon 1 - Paul offers us a lesson in diplomacy and peacemaking. At the time, Paul was a prisoner in…
Titus 3 - Have you ever been involved in a foolish conversation? How about an endless quarrel about a technicality?…
Titus 1 - Parenting is not an easy task. It involves incredible commitment, unyielding problem-solving, and loads of diapers. Parenting…
2 Samuel 22 - My rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. These were the words David penned about God after…
2 Samuel 9 - David had made a promise to Jonathan, and David was a man of his word. So…
2 Samuel 7 - We live in a society of bare minimums. What's the least I can pay and still…
2 Samuel 6 - Familiarity can often produce deadly results. It was Jesus who proclaimed he could do no miracles…
1 Samuel 29 - Can you imagine David fighting against his friends and family? Can you imagine him going to…
1 Samuel 23 - All Saul cares about is killing David. He doesn't care about worshiping God. He doesn't care…
1 Samuel 16 - Samuel loved Saul. He wanted so badly to see him live a fruitful life. But there…
2 Timothy 2 - There's only one Gospel. There's only one Gospel. There's. Only. ONE. Gospel. The Gospel = Suffering…
2 Timothy 1 - The personal nature of 2 Timothy 1 really shines! Paul was such a gifted communicator and…
1 Timothy 6 - Paul bookends this letter by circling back to his thoughts from 1 Timothy 1. In that…
1 Timothy 5 - Through Jesus' sacrifice and forgiveness, we enter into a new relationship with God. As our father,…
1 Timothy 4 - Expect turmoil. Expect opposition. Expect deception. These are the difficult expectations Paul lays out to Timothy…
1 Timothy 3 - Paul moves from congregational conduct to leadership. There are two offices he addresses: the overseer and…
1 Timothy 2 - As a child, I would sometimes hear my parents say, "As long as you are under…
1 Timothy 1 - The Same Old False Doctrine Paul comes out swinging against false teachers. We find out in…
Romans 16 - This is a phenomenal chapter that champions the role of women in the church. Romans 16 begins…
Romans 15 - This week, I learned a very relevant historical fact that alters the way I read and understand…
Romans 14 - Years ago, I hosted a Bible study with some college guys who were looking to grow in…
Romans 11 - To me, the most interesting part of Romans 11 starts in verse 25. After outlining the difference…
Romans 9 - Paul now shifts his focus to the Israelites specifically. His heart is so heavy for his brothers…
Romans 2 - When you hold up God as the standard, as you should, that standard is one that not…
Romans 1 - John Calvin said of Romans, "When anyone understands this Epistle, he has a passage opened to him…
2 Kings 17 - Hoshea was the last king of Israel before it was captured by the Assyrians. In this…
2 Kings 6 - When the servant of the man of God got up early and went out, he discovered…
2 Kings 3 - The verses here in 2 Kings 3 really put into perspective just how evil Ahab and…
1 Kings 20 - There are some incredible spiritual metaphors we can glean from these passages which build on the…
1 Kings 13 - As we read in 1 Kings 12, Jeroboam’s kingdom was in a terrible state and God…
1 Kings 4 - This was the golden age for Israel as we read in verses 20-21... The people of…
Genesis 41 - Joseph began as a shepherd of animals and become a shepherd of men. He, like Jesus, was…
Genesis 24 - Consider the picture we get of Christ's relationship with the church from Isaac and Rebekah... Just like…
Genesis 11 - Josephus wrote of how the Tower of Babel originated from the heart and mind of Nimrod. "Now…
Genesis 4 - I'll be honest, this story has always confused me. Why was Abel's offering acceptable to God but…
Genesis 3 - Blatant evil is not our greatest threat as believers; it is deceptive evil wrapped in a package…
James 5 - How should we respond to sickness and what is the church's responsibility? In Chapter 5, James gives…
James 4 - Consider these questions... Does the indwelling Holy Spirit war against itself? Would a believer filled with the…
James 3 - "Name-It Claim-It" Theology - believers have the power to speak anything into existence. You just have to…
James 2 - Not surprisingly, James fires out more questions for believers here in Chapter 2. Among them are several…
James 1 - There are so many believers I talk with who tell me that their favorite book is James.…
John 17 - I cannot think of a more powerful prayer in all of Scripture. Through Jesus' words, much is…
John 16 - They will ban you from the synagogues. In fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills…
John 1 - From the very first verse of the book, it is clear that the focus of John's gospel…
Esther 8 - Throughout the book of Esther, I have been drawing lines connecting Haman with Satan and this chapter…
Nehemiah 8 - Why is it important to read and hear the Word of God? The one who reads this…
Nehemiah 6 - Nehemiah is determined to fulfill the Lord's work and rebuild the walls despite facing every obstacle imaginable…
Nehemiah 5 - In Nehemiah 4, we looked at how the enemy engages us when we step out in faith…
Nehemiah 3 - In my mind, there are two critical applications of this chapter. Back in Nehemiah 1, I stated…
Hebrews 13 - Don't neglect to show hospitality, for by doing this some have welcomed angels as guests without knowing…
Hebrews 11 - The Hall of Faith. It is by far the most popular and most quoted chapter of Hebrews.…
Hebrews 6 - Here we go. You want to start a heated debate among your Christian friends? Look no further…
Hebrews 5 - First, let's just point out that this chapter is deep! Here in Hebrews 5, we see two…
Hebrews 2 - For in bringing many sons to glory, it was entirely appropriate that God—all things exist for Him…
Zechariah 14 - In Philippians, Paul urges the church to "hold onto the truth we have attained." This means as…
Zechariah 12 - Zechariah's name means "The Lord Remembers" and in this chapter, we get a striking image of God…
Zechariah 4 - Verse 6 is the key to unlocking the truth of Zechariah 4. So he answered me, "This…
Zephaniah 1 - The twelve minor prophets are divided into two categories based on the time period of their ministry.…
Habakkuk 3 - O LORD, I have heard of what you have done, and I am filled with awe. Now…
Micah 6 - Micah uses a sarcastic exaggeration to illustrate the hardness of the people's hearts. What shall I bring…
Jonah 4 - Jonah 4 exposes a horrendous sin that all of us have been guilty of at one time…
Amos 7 - In Genesis, Abraham pled with God over Sodom. In Exodus, Moses interceded for Israel. Here, Amos does…
Amos 1 - Nelson's Commentary gives an informative but concise background on the book of Amos. "The Lord sent Amos,…
Joel 2 - The plague of locusts would be devastating and overpowering. Their appearance would be like horses as they…
Hosea 10 - Their hearts were faithless, devious, and deceitful. The KJV and Jewish Bible translate verse 2 using a…
Hosea 7 - "Two-faced and double-tongued,they steal you blind, pick you clean.It never crosses their mindthat I keep account of…
Hosea 6 - A pattern we see over the past two chapters is God allowing for us to hit a…
Daniel 12 - The prophetic events that Daniel witnesses are most likely referring to the end times. Here is what…
2 Corinthians 13 - When Paul first visited Corinth and established the church, he stayed a year and six months.…