In Ruth 3, Naomi seeks to secure provision for Ruth through marriage to Boaz. (Ruth 3:1-2). She instructs Ruth to…
In Ruth 2, Naomi had a relative on her husband’s side who was a noble man named Boaz (Ruth 2:1).…
Joshua 21 - This statement of God's promises is such an encouragement. Let's take a look back and review some…
Joshua 17 - Essentially, what is happening over this chapter is that the other half of Manasseh's tribe is being…
Joshua 16 - The sons of Joseph, Manasseh and Ephraim, received their inheritance. Joshua 16:4 This made up a good…
Joshua 14 - The rest of Joshua slows in pace with the land distribution becoming the focal point. However, we…
Joshua 1 - The Israelites wandered in the desert for 40 years due to a lack of faith and a…
Deuteronomy 34 - So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, according to the…
Deuteronomy 33 - Moses gives his final blessings to the tribes of Israel. I was drawn to the guidance given…
Deuteronomy 28 - "Come now, and let us reason together," Says the LORD, "Though your sins are as scarlet, They…
Deuteronomy 27 - F.B. Meyer paints a beautiful picture of the scene we find in Deuteronomy 27. "Mount Gerizim and…
Deuteronomy 26 - Once again we enter into an Old Testament story which has significant implications for how we understand…
Ezekiel 14 - After introducing His hand of judgment, God reveals four ways in which He will punish the rebellious…
Acts 10 - Many people like to ask the question, can you be saved if you are a genuine seeker…
Leviticus 17 - The people of Israel must no longer be unfaithful to the LORD by killing their animals in…
Revelation 15 - The divine judgment which was revealed by the seals and proclaimed by the trumpets will now be…
Revelation 13 - The First Beast At the end of Revelation 12, we read of Satan's rage. He sets out…
Revelation 11 - I think a major issue with Revelation 11 is the fact that it relies heavily on Revelation…
Revelation 6 - I grew up in Berne, Indiana which sits directly on top of the continental divide. If you…
2 Chronicles 15 - Several years ago my wife was trying to get me onboard with adoption. Shamefully, I was…
2 Chronicles 8 - Some boast in chariots and some in horses, But we will boast in the name of…
Isaiah 59 - In a beautiful example of what it is like for the Lord to work in a person's…
Ephesians 2 - Many of us today live under the illusion that we simply can’t change. Hidden deep under a…
Exodus 34 - The term glory is not really an accurate depiction of what Moses asked for and received from…
Exodus 18 - The advice Jethro gave to Moses has been used in countless illustrations regarding delegation and leadership. The…
Job 23 - I want to follow-up from yesterday's thoughts and continue in the same direction. I was intrigued by…
2 Samuel 21 - King David was seemingly indestructible. He was a beast on the battlefield and a musician at…
2 Kings 23 - Starting in Deuteronomy 17:14, God outlines the laws concerning Israel's kings. Be sure that the man…
1 Kings 11 - When Solomon was old, his wives seduced him to follow other gods. He was not completely…
1 Kings 10 - What was the point of the Queen of Sheba coming to visit Solomon? Jesus actually makes…
Genesis 48 - From Jacob (Israel's) sons, the 12 tribes would be formed. This can be confusing when you factor…
John 8 - It would not be a stretch to call this the "chapter of traps." After trying to get…
John 6 - Jesus was not going to be defined by the people’s interpretation of who He should be. He…
Psalm 114 - Persecution. Power. Provision. This is the pattern of Psalm 114. Note that none of these are within…
Psalm 91 - Whoever goes to the LORD for safety, whoever remains under the protection of the Almighty, 2 can…
Psalm 78 - Coming off the heels of Psalm 77 where we are to remember God's faithfulness, we now move…
Psalm 53 - When God looks down from heaven at humanity, He's not looking at innocent people. He's looking at…
Psalm 16 - Inheritance is something that's found extensively in Scripture. David writes of this inheritance in verse 5. The…
Psalm 15 - The term "Christian" can mean many different things. Some people immediately think of a moral person who…
Deuteronomy 32 - Look at all the names Moses ascribed to God in one song! the Rock: Deu 31:4; Deu…
Deuteronomy 31 - “But was his momentary failure not far too severely punished?" Alexander MacLaren We tend to look at…
Deuteronomy 30 - I was drawn specifically to verse 6 of this chapter because it relates closely to the process…
Deuteronomy 29 - When I was younger, I used to think it was enough to "keep my oath" with God.…
Deuteronomy 25 - "Do not muzzle an ox when you are using it to thresh grain." Deuteronomy 25:4 GNB On…
Deuteronomy 24 - Just as God showed compassion on you, now you are to show compassion to others. The last…
Deuteronomy 23 - As we've written many times in Deuteronomy, these laws can seem foreign to us. In some ways,…
Deuteronomy 22 - Many of these laws seem outdated or inapplicable to our modern culture. Furthermore, one might say that…
Deuteronomy 21 - How many today take responsibility for their errors? It seems everywhere we turn, we see people playing…
Deuteronomy 20 - A lot of us have never thought about what it means to go to war vastly outnumbered.…
Deuteronomy 19 - We find the familiar "eye for an eye" passage in Deuteronomy 19. In such cases show no…
Deuteronomy 18 - "God said..." It's a phrase that has permeated our Christian culture. It's a statement that flies out…
Deuteronomy 17 - There are many times that the Old Testament rituals and rules can seem odd and misplaced under…
Deuteronomy 16 - Favoritism. Bribes. Bias. Corruption. Does this not describe our current political climate? God gave specific laws regarding…
Deuteronomy 15 - A few years ago my wife and I had the opportunity to provide respite care to three…
Deuteronomy 14 - Holiness and practicality are two thoughts that are sometimes difficult to reconcile. Why did God not allow…
Deuteronomy 13 - When did self-appointed titles become a "thing" in the church? When did "a word" become more important…
Deuteronomy 12 - What separated the people of God from the pagans around them was their total allegiance to the…
Deuteronomy 11 - Remember. Teach. Obey. This is the instruction given to those who were responsible for raising the next…
Deuteronomy 10 - "Now, people of Israel, listen to what the LORD your God demands of you: Worship the LORD…
Deuteronomy 9 - Today know this: GOD, your God, is crossing the river ahead of you—he's a consuming fire. He…
Deuteronomy 8 - Remember that the LORD your God corrects and punishes you just as parents discipline their children. 6…
Deuteronomy 7 - What is your motivation for obedience? Do this because you belong to the LORD your God. From…
Deuteronomy 6 - Here in Deuteronomy 6, we find the "shema." The word itself means "hear" or "listen" and begins…
Deuteronomy 5 - False teachers love to cherry-pick verses and twist the context to their liking. A perfect example of…
Deuteronomy 4 - "No other nation, no matter how great, has a god who is so near when they need…
Deuteronomy 3 - They told Moses, "We explored the land and found it to be rich and fertile; and here…
Deuteronomy 2 - It is a unique time in Israel's history. Moses continues to lead and teach the people even…
Deuteronomy 1 - What should have taken 11 days took 40 years. If you have read the book of Numbers,…
Numbers 31 - Although the lesson of this chapter is overshadowed by the war, there are some very miraculous accomplishments.…