Deuteronomy 28 - "Come now, and let us reason together," Says the LORD, "Though your sins are as scarlet, They…
Ezekiel 22 - Spiritual sin = practical consequences. This is a fact. Though the OT and NT are under different…
Ezekiel 21 - Ezekiel was a unique and inspired writer that often used abstract visuals to drive home deep spiritual…
Ezekiel 20 - For a good part of my adult life, I chased after the hopes and dreams of man.…
Ezekiel 19 - In this elegy, Ezekiel mourns the lion cubs (kings of Judah) who were brought up by the…
Ezekiel 18 - Turn away from your sins and live. In this chapter, a foundational Christian belief is described in…
Ezekiel 17 - Let's start by getting an understanding of the allegory. The first great eagle represents Babylon, or, King…
Ezekiel 16 - This chapter is an anti-entitlement message. Once again, there is application that is extremely relevant for our…
Ezekiel 15 - The grapevine was of utmost importance to the agriculture of ancient Israel. Coming off the heels of…
Ezekiel 14 - After introducing His hand of judgment, God reveals four ways in which He will punish the rebellious…
Ezekiel 13 - Wow! What a relevant topic! For years, false prophets have been stirring up dissension in order to…
Ezekiel 12 - "Son of man, what is this proverb you people have concerning the land of Israel, saying, 'The…
Ezekiel 11 - Although it was written thousands of years ago, Ezekiel 11 has a lot of application for our…
Ezekiel 10 - Think for a moment about the devastation caused by sin. This was not just a "mistake" or…
Ezekiel 9 - It's tough to read about the judgment of God with regard to sin, however, it reveals the…
Ezekiel 8 - The people thought that because the temple was located in Jerusalem, their shameful acts of sin were…
Ezekiel 7 - The Babylonians invaded Judah twice but the people could not comprehend the severity of the destruction. It's…
Ezekiel 6 - "However, I will leave a remnant, for you will have those who escaped the sword among the…
Ezekiel 5 - Each person in Jerusalem was predicted by God to suffer one of three fates. Each of these…
Ezekiel 4 - Just as Isaiah was asked to walk naked and barefoot for 3 years, Ezekiel is asked to…
Ezekiel 3 - First, let's paint a backdrop of what Ezekiel is dealing with here. The people of Israel have…
Ezekiel 2 - It is intriguing to consider that God's Spirit entered Ezekiel in order to empower him to complete…
Ezekiel 1 - Ezekiel was 25 years old when he was taken into captivity and was 30 when he was…
Revelation 21 - There is a lot of crossover between what Isaiah writes in chapter 65 and the 21st chapter…
Revelation 15 - The divine judgment which was revealed by the seals and proclaimed by the trumpets will now be…
Revelation 12 - The Woman It is out of Israel that the Messiah will come, therefore, it makes sense that…
Revelation 11 - I think a major issue with Revelation 11 is the fact that it relies heavily on Revelation…
Revelation 10 - This vision differs from the others for the simple fact that John is engaged in the action…
Revelation 7 - God’s primary motive in our hearts has always been this: transformation. I think it's important to understand…
Revelation 6 - I grew up in Berne, Indiana which sits directly on top of the continental divide. If you…
Revelation 4 - The Throne We just recently studied the book of Ezekiel and Leviticus which have some strong ties…
Revelation 2 - Although these letters are addressed to specific congregations in the first century, I believe they are representative…
Jeremiah 48 - Moab can trace its ancestry all the way back to Lot. Historically, Israel and Moab experienced times…
Jeremiah 27 - It is fascinating to me to see the way that God is handling wayward Judah in these…
Isaiah 63 - At the beginning of Isaiah 63, we find a familiar theme in Scripture. There is someone with…
Isaiah 23 - Babylon was the great city along the eastern side of the ancient world and Tyre was considered…
Isaiah 20 - Let's first set the stage. Coming on the heels of Isaiah 19 and the oracle concerning Egypt,…
Isaiah 14 - There are some deep theological principles at work in this chapter. There is also some controversy as…
Ezra 10 - A powerful victory is found here in Chapter 10 with humility and repentance. In fact, the whole…
2 Kings 25 - It's definitely fitting that the fate of Israel was determined at Jericho. “It seems ironic that…
Genesis 36 - The bullet points of Esau's life were not great. God blessed him and his family, but the…
Genesis 1 - In his book, The Good Book, author Deron Spoo gives us perspective on what we should treasure…
John 9 - Jesus and the disciples are out for a stroll when suddenly they encounter a blind man. In…
Nehemiah 9 - Nehemiah 9 describes a scene of revival. God was working collectively and personally to bring about reflection,…
Zechariah 13 - In order to understand this chapter, we must rewind to the end of Zechariah 12. In the…
Joel 1 - The book of Joel centers around The Day of the Lord. Here is a brief synopsis of…
Psalm 133 - Through Jesus, the Holy Spirit has been poured out over us. Like a priest who would be…
Psalm 67 - Many forget God's original intent when He chose Israel as His people. "I will make a covenant…
Psalm 51 - It is known as "The Sinner's Guide" and contains some of the most quoted verses in all…
Mark 9 - We all know the greatest commandment according to Jesus. Here's a refresher... "Love the Lord your God…
Deuteronomy 30 - I was drawn specifically to verse 6 of this chapter because it relates closely to the process…
Deuteronomy 5 - False teachers love to cherry-pick verses and twist the context to their liking. A perfect example of…
Ezekiel 48 - Some view the final chapters of Ezekiel as a literal prophecy to be fulfilled during the end…
Ezekiel 47 - If we read this chapter as a future prophecy of the end times, we get a picture…
Ezekiel 45 - Nelson's New Illustrated Commentary points out the emphasis of holiness in this chapter. There are specific details…
Ezekiel 46 - First, this is a tough chapter to reconcile with our modernized Christian worldview. Second, there are many…
Ezekiel 44 - "They shall enter My sanctuary; they shall come near to My table to minister to Me and…
Ezekiel 43 - In chapters 8-11 of Ezekiel, we find the presence of the Lord leaving the temple. This was…
Ezekiel 42 - The visual created by this chapter draws special interest. From a bird's-eye view, the design of the…
Ezekiel 41 - The previous chapters of condemnation were hard to swallow. They were, however, necessary. Now, we have entered…
Ezekiel 40 - Ezekiel's ministry began with a vision of God. The last 9 chapters end with a vision for…
Ezekiel 39 - Until the time that Jerusalem fell, the message of Ezekiel was negative and full of judgment. Now,…
Ezekiel 38 - This chapter has gained a lot of attention in recent years as expositors have focused on the…
Ezekiel 37 - The phrase, "I will be their God and they will be my people" is a familiar phrase.…
Ezekiel 36 - Verses 22-38 immediately drew my attention. The title over the section reads "I Will Put My Spirit…
Ezekiel 35 - The land of Edom was just south of the Dead Sea. Located in Edom, we find Mount Seir.…
Ezekiel 34 - There are so many false teachers out there who twist the message of the Bible to have…
Ezekiel 33 - The role of watchman that was given to Ezekiel is one of the most fascinating metaphors for…
Ezekiel 32 - There is really not much to say here other than what has been said over and over…
Ezekiel 31 - The cedars of Lebanon were highly esteemed as symbols of excellence and domination. They towered up to…
Ezekiel 30 - The historical validity of this chapter is amazing. In verse 13-19, God speaks specifically to cities within…
Ezekiel 29 - God would make His punishment very personal for Egypt. Say that this is what the Sovereign LORD…
Ezekiel 28 - This chapter raises a lot of questions. From where did Ezekiel derive his imagery used in this…
Ezekiel 27 - What kind of future is in store for those who ferociously cling to their pride and arrogance?…
Ezekiel 26 - Tyre was attacked at least five different times until 332 BC. The reason none of these were…
Ezekiel 25 - It's easy to read the first 24 chapters of Ezekiel and think that God is only concerned…
Ezekiel 24 - Ministry is hard. And I don't just mean formal ministry positions. I really mean following Jesus is…
Ezekiel 23 - "Playing harlot" can generally refer to any type of sinful behavior. In this case, it would be…