In 1 Samuel 3, the text states that Samuel served under Eli during a time when God's revelations were rarely…
In Proverbs 1, the author identifies himself as Solomon, son of David and king of Israel. The Proverbs of Solomon…
In Judges 18, the Danite tribe was looking for land to settle in and sent five men to scout the…
In Judges 14, Samson saw a Philistine woman in Timnah and demanded his parents arrange the marriage, despite their objections.…
In Judges 12, the Ephraimites confronted Jephthah angrily for not calling them to battle, threatening to burn his house (Judges…
Joshua 5 - There was a series of events that the Lord required of Joshua prior to conquering Jericho. Joshua…
Ezekiel 2 - It is intriguing to consider that God's Spirit entered Ezekiel in order to empower him to complete…
Acts 20 - In a bittersweet scene, Paul lays it all on the line for the leaders of Ephesus as…
Acts 15 - The first question we want to know is, who was right and who was wrong between Paul…
Acts 14 - When Paul and Barnabas were in Lystra speaking to the people, they saw a lame man who…
Acts 13 - Paul and Barnabas visit multiple synagogues and work there way across the island of Cyprus from east…
Acts 4 - As they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple guard and…
Revelation 14 - First question I asked myself... who is Babylon? John, again, is writing symbolically here. Literal Babylon was…
Jeremiah 26 - Jeremiah is threatened with death. My first takeaway from reading this was just how similar it is…
2 Chronicles 9 - Jesus actually spoke of this encounter between the Queen of Sheba and Solomon. In Matthew 12…
2 Chronicles 4 - Then he made the ten golden lampstands in the way prescribed for them and he set…
Isaiah 6 - The first 5 chapters of Isaiah outline his prophecies, but do not establish his calling. In chapter…
Colossians 4 - A very practical and important set of instructions are given here by Paul on how we should…
Ephesians 5 - For this reason, it says, "Awake, sleeper, And arise from the dead, And Christ will shine on…
Exodus 27 - "You shall charge the sons of Israel, that they bring you clear oil of beaten olives for…
Exodus 19 - When I read how the people trembled with fear at the thunder and lightning, I think about…
Exodus 13 - The way God led was definitely the "road less traveled." The people did not go directly toward…
Exodus 7 - The hardening of Pharaoh's heart was something God had reminded Moses of time and time again. We…
Exodus 5 - This is just the beginning of Moses' journey and, understandably, he's ready to give up. We often…
Exodus 4 - Moses was uncertain about serving God, and his fears represent the same struggles many of us have…
Exodus 1 - The bitter labor that was given to Israel actually made them multiply and grow. In the future,…
Job 36 - God is the most patient, relentless, and loving Father we will ever encounter. Unfortunately, many people of…
Ezra 8 - This trek consisted of over 900 miles on foot. But also consider that there would have been…
Matthew 3 - Photo credit: Nelson's New Illustrated Commentary Pictured is the traditionally accepted site (the Jordan River) for the…
Proverbs 24 - The empty U-Haul is parked out front. Your belongings are packed away in boxes. The move has…
1 Peter 5 - Peter is following up on his previous chapter on suffering. It's no surprise that in order…
2 Samuel 6 - Familiarity can often produce deadly results. It was Jesus who proclaimed he could do no miracles…
2 Samuel 2 - There is an interesting backstory on the relationships that take place in this chapter. Abner crowns…
1 Samuel 29 - Can you imagine David fighting against his friends and family? Can you imagine him going to…
1 Samuel 17 - Malcolm Gladwell recently delivered a TED talk titled, "The Unheard Story of David and Goliath." In…
1 Samuel 9 - Saul had everything going for him. He came from a family of prominence and wealth. His…
1 Samuel 6 - 7 months. 7 months of terror, suffering, and death. The Philistines experienced the white-hot flame of…
Romans 4 - In Romans 4, Paul contrasts the ideas of "works = righteousness" with "faith = righteousness." Abraham was…
2 Kings 6 - When the servant of the man of God got up early and went out, he discovered…
Genesis 28 - Promises, promises. Jacob was a slick wheeler and dealer as we will find out later. He certainly…
John 9 - Jesus and the disciples are out for a stroll when suddenly they encounter a blind man. In…
John 6 - Jesus was not going to be defined by the people’s interpretation of who He should be. He…
Esther 1 - At this point in Israel's history, Ezra has just returned from the exile to rebuild the temple…
Zechariah 1 - According to many scholars, Zechariah is the most messianic, apocalyptic, and end times descriptive book of the…
Jonah 1 - Nineveh was both a great and wicked city. It was the capital of the Assyrian Empire and…
Amos 7 - In Genesis, Abraham pled with God over Sodom. In Exodus, Moses interceded for Israel. Here, Amos does…
Hosea 12 - "It is interesting to note that today medicine and psychology have said that probably the most important…
Hosea 3 - What impacts me the most about this short chapter in Hosea 3 is the fact that God…
1 Corinthians 15 - 1 Corinthians 15 is a critical chapter that supports the evidence of Jesus Christ as well…
1 Corinthians 14 - Gifts that are meant to edify the body, share with the body. Gifts that are meant…
Psalm 112 - In my opinion, verse 7 defines the context for this entire psalm. Psalms 112:7 HCSB He will…
Psalm 33 - Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield. 21 For our heart…
Psalm 32 - 8 years ago, I was headed back from work driving north. My windshield wipers were frantically trying…
Mark 5 - I want to make a few quick points about the demon-possessed man and then move to the…
Numbers 23 - This chapter reminds me of an encounter Elijah had with the prophets of Baal when they were…
Luke 13 - Jewish belief at the time would have proclaimed that all Jews, except notorious sinners like tax collectors…
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…