Galatians 6 - The problem in the Galatian church was two-fold. As we've already outlined, the Jewish Christians were loading…
Galatians 5 - The fruit of keeping the law is exposed here in Galatians 5. According to Paul, the devotion…
Galatians 3 - Correction is tough. Nobody wants to be corrected. It can be humiliating and degrading. Furthermore, the person…
Galatians 2 - As we read in Chapter 1 of Galatians, Paul's message that he was delivering to the Gentiles…
Exodus 40 - The glory of God came down and dwelled in the constructed tent. Previously, when God came near…
Exodus 39 - At the end of the chapter, Scripture tells us that everything God had commanded, the children of…
Exodus 37 - Let's take a moment to briefly summarize what makes this chapter so fruitful. We have the Holy…
Exodus 36 - Can you believe it? I don't recall very many stories in the Bible where a cheerful giver…
Exodus 35 - Think upon the skills that were required of a master craftsman. Obviously, the person would be gifted…
Exodus 33 - Perseverance. Can you imagine being Moses? On one hand, he is a spiritual leader for these obstinate…
Exodus 32 - The first question I asked when reading this chapter was - what caused this? We read in…
Exodus 31 - At the end of the chapter, God reminds Israel of the third sign of their covenant -…
Exodus 30 - The ability to come before God is an opportunity, not a right. Aaron was given the duty…
Exodus 29 - From the beginning we get a glimpse of God's design for sacrifice. Consecration. This word was translated…
Exodus 28 - "You shall make on its hem pomegranates of blue and purple and scarlet material, all around on…
Exodus 27 - "You shall charge the sons of Israel, that they bring you clear oil of beaten olives for…
Exodus 26 - "You shall make a screen for the doorway of the tent of blue and purple and scarlet…
Exodus 24 - What does the manifestation of God look like? For Moses and these others, they received a small…
Exodus 21 - God, through His law, established some basic truths that the people were to follow. It's interesting how…
Exodus 20 - The 10 Commandments illustrate the vertical and horizontal obedience that God desired for humanity. Jesus came to…
Exodus 19 - When I read how the people trembled with fear at the thunder and lightning, I think about…
Exodus 16 - I've had the opportunity over the years to witness many young people and adults get confronted with…
Exodus 10 - In verse 3, Moses asks Pharaoh how long he will go before humbling himself. This seems to…
Exodus 6 - Leap of faith. Failure. Encouragement. Repeat. This pretty much sums up the journey of Moses. Likewise, it…
Exodus 3 - God shows His character to Moses by both coming down to him and promising to be present…
2 Thessalonians 3 - In his final letter, Paul encourages the believers of the Thessalonian church to remain true and…
2 Thessalonians 2 - In case you haven't grasped by now, the Thessalonians were deeply concerned with future events. It's…
1 Thessalonians 5 - I want to follow up on what I wrote yesterday from 1 Thessalonians 4 with some…
1 Thessalonians 3 - Dear Thessalonica, I'm burdened for you. Love, Paul In this chapter, we get a glimpse into…
1 Thessalonians 2 - Paul covers a broad range of topics in this chapter. He starts with defending, and moves…
1 Thessalonians 1 - In the opening verses of this letter, we read Paul's words which seem to indicate he…
Jude 1 - Jude was one of four half-brothers of Jesus. In the Greek, the name Jude was synonymous with…
1 John 3 - This really is an incredible chapter! It's hard to summarize these thoughts in just a few…
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 39 - Many times it's true that our expectations of God are outmatched by His unfolding plan. I can't…
Job 36 - God is the most patient, relentless, and loving Father we will ever encounter. Unfortunately, many people of…
Job 31 - The tenderness of Job's heart comes through in this chapter. He is certain that even if he…
Job 30 - Which is more agonizing for Job - the suffering he is currently enduring or the exasperation of…
Job 26 - I remember a story one time where I was in a counseling session with a pastor. We…
Job 25 - Well, there is not much here that we haven't already heard. Bildad sums up with "God is…
Job 24 - Job continues on his theme of questioning why the wicked get away with so much. To the…
Job 19 - The most magnificent phrase in this chapter shines in verses 25-26. It is so surprising and unexpected.…
Job 16 - This is Job's fourth response. He makes it clear that if he was in their position he…
Job 13 - If it's true that the enduring attitude of a believer is a great threat to everything the…
Job 12 - Job comes out with some bold truth in addressing his friends. He seeks to point out that…
Job 10 - Job's attitude takes a turn in this chapter. When I read these passages I picture a courtroom…
Job 7 - Job now turns his attention to God. He is fully convinced that he will die soon, and…
Job 6 - Here are some points we can draw from Job's response in chapter 6: Job is under tremendous…
Job 4 - There is a difference between theology and common sense. I know that the word 'theology' sounds like…
Job 3 - In this chapter, we see the pendulam swing completely in the opposite direction from where it began.…
Ezra 10 - A powerful victory is found here in Chapter 10 with humility and repentance. In fact, the whole…
Ezra 8 - This trek consisted of over 900 miles on foot. But also consider that there would have been…
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 27 - Although we are typically hard on the Pharisees in Scripture, there were a few who sincerely had…
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 19 - The topic of divorce was a hot-button issue back in Jesus' time, and it remains the same…
Matthew 18 - How do you approach confrontation and accountability in the church? The worldview of Jesus was not simply…
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 14 - The miraculous feeding of the 5000 is recorded in all 4 Gospels. Matthew 14:21 specifies 5,000 males,…
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 11 - Yet another piece of evidence that confirms Jesus was indeed the Messiah is the presence of John…
Matthew 10 - Jesus' selections were complete. Among his disciples were some strange picks by human standards. Among those chosen…
Matthew 6 - The kingdom of heaven is at hand. Many people came to hear about the kingdom and left…
Matthew 5 - I love the depth and practicality of Jesus' message here. Many of his critics thought he was…
Matthew 4 - "Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil."…
Matthew 3 - Photo credit: Nelson's New Illustrated Commentary Pictured is the traditionally accepted site (the Jordan River) for the…
Matthew 2 - Remarkably, the calendar we all depend on was originally created around Jesus' birth. Medieval creators tried to…
Proverbs 31 - Proverbs 31 is a famous chapter describing a virtuous woman of God. Many of us have heard…
Proverbs 29 - "Bloodthirsty men hate an honest person, but the upright care about him." Proverbs 29:10 HCSB "When the…
Proverbs 28 - "The one who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find…
Proverbs 21 - A very intriguing verse in this chapter of Proverbs includes a reference back to the days of…
Proverbs 20 - This chapter really addresses a diverse range of topics. Excessive drinking, gossip, pride, and disobedience, just to…
Proverbs 17 - As I read this chapter, I see a theme of relational conflict. "Better a dry crust with…
Proverbs 15 - "The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, observing the wicked and the good." Proverbs 15:3 HCSB This…
Proverbs 14 - As we journey through Proverbs, you can really pick out any phrase and focus on its content…
Proverbs 13 - "Do not be deceived: "Bad company corrupts good morals."" 1 Corinthians 15:33 HCSB Through God's pursuit of…
Proverbs 12 - Discipline is hard. Accepting instruction is difficult. They both require us to delay our satisfaction. When we…
Proverbs 11 - God provides many illustrations in Scripture explaining that He deals with people based on how they deal…
Proverbs 10 - Up until this point in Proverbs, we have studied the difference between the foolishness of men and…
Proverbs 9 - Proverbs 9: Only a fool would deny God. How do you know if you are acting foolishly?…
Proverbs 8 - When I was in college, I reluctantly took a poetry class. It was difficult for me, but…
Proverbs 7 - Verse 7 reads... "Once I was looking out the window of my house, 7 and I saw…
Proverbs 6 - Satisfaction comes when we do what we ought to do. Taking care of our responsibilities and prioritizing…
Proverbs 2 - In Proverbs 1, we learned that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. Here…
2 Peter 2 - 2 Peter 2 opens by describing two different kinds of false people within the church. Maybe…
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…
Titus 3 - Have you ever been involved in a foolish conversation? How about an endless quarrel about a technicality?…
Titus 2 - Years ago, I remember a conversation I was having with a group of teenagers when suddenly the…
2 Samuel 24 - This account of a census is a puzzling chapter. We wonder today, what could be wrong…
2 Samuel 23 - David was never ashamed of who he was and where he came from. In a culture…
2 Samuel 22 - My rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. These were the words David penned about God after…
2 Samuel 21 - King David was seemingly indestructible. He was a beast on the battlefield and a musician at…