2 Samuel 21 - King David was seemingly indestructible. He was a beast on the battlefield and a musician at…
2 Samuel 20 - Concubines, intestines, and a severed head being thrown over a wall! This chapter is not for…
2 Samuel 19 - It's an awkward moment when the rebels realize their rebellion has failed and the king they…
2 Samuel 17 - Ahithophel had gone all in. He was firmly in Absalon's camp after abruptly turning on David.…
2 Samuel 15 - Absalom was good looking, charismatic, and a cutthroat politician. Modern-day politicians would do well to study…
2 Samuel 6 - Familiarity can often produce deadly results. It was Jesus who proclaimed he could do no miracles…
2 Samuel 1 - There are three versions of Saul's death mentioned in Scripture and one of them is found…
1 Samuel 30 - David returns to Zikleg, where he had fled from Saul only to find that while he…
1 Samuel 28 - I've always had lots of questions about 1 Samuel 28. Was David actually going to fight…
1 Samuel 26 - If there was ever a justifiable moment for David to end Saul's life, this was it.…
1 Samuel 25 - As well as David reacted to having a moment with Saul to himself, he backtracks with…
1 Samuel 22 - There's no doubt that David felt completely isolated. Living in a cave, he was completely humiliated.…
1 Samuel 16 - Samuel loved Saul. He wanted so badly to see him live a fruitful life. But there…
1 Samuel 15 - Do what you want, and ask for forgiveness later. If God is full of love, and…
1 Samuel 14 - Those who are dialed into the Spirit are sensitive to the timing of the Lord. In…
1 Samuel 9 - Saul had everything going for him. He came from a family of prominence and wealth. His…
1 Samuel 7 - Coming off the heels of their defeat to the Philistines, Samuel would bring forth a challenge.…
2 Timothy 3 - We have already seen it mentioned times over the last several chapters, but Paul once again…
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 5 - Through Jesus' sacrifice and forgiveness, we enter into a new relationship with God. As our father,…
1 Timothy 3 - Paul moves from congregational conduct to leadership. There are two offices he addresses: the overseer and…
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 12 - Starting in verse 9 of Romans 12, Paul rattles off a disjointed list of Christian principles. On…
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 8 - Christ lived a sinless life. He willingly gave Himself as a living sacrifice for our sin so…
Romans 7 - What is the purpose of the law? In Romans 6 we saw the law cannot make us…
Romans 6 - Grigori Rasputin was a Russian mystic and self-proclaimed "holy man" who claimed to speak on behalf of…
Romans 4 - In Romans 4, Paul contrasts the ideas of "works = righteousness" with "faith = righteousness." Abraham was…
Romans 1 - John Calvin said of Romans, "When anyone understands this Epistle, he has a passage opened to him…
2 Kings 23 - Starting in Deuteronomy 17:14, God outlines the laws concerning Israel's kings. Be sure that the man…
2 Kings 13 - What’s the context here? Well, as we have read, 2 Kings is a terrible time for…
2 Kings 11 - The history can get pretty confusing when the stories switch back and forth from the northern…
2 Kings 8 - The pattern of Elisha's service to the Lord consistently reflects the act of leading others to…
2 Kings 5 - Remember when King Ahab was shot by a "random arrow" in 1 Kings 22? Now a…
2 Kings 4 - Open containers. What a metaphor. A widow comes to Elisha in a panic. Her husband has…
2 Kings 3 - The verses here in 2 Kings 3 really put into perspective just how evil Ahab and…
1 Kings 22 - What's the deal with Ramoth-Gilead and why did they want it back? Ramoth was a Levitical…
1 Kings 20 - There are some incredible spiritual metaphors we can glean from these passages which build on the…
1 Kings 19 - The events in 1 Kings 19 could be known as "The Pastor's Chapter." After the triumphant,…
1 Kings 16 - As we see many other places in Scripture, the sins of Jeroboam had a lasting effect…
1 Kings 13 - As we read in 1 Kings 12, Jeroboam’s kingdom was in a terrible state and God…
1 Kings 12 - What happens when the vessel that is destined to carry God's image into the world is…
1 Kings 9 - 1 Kings 9 provides some insight into the subtle turn taking place in Solomon. As soon…
1 Kings 8 - We really cannot understand the massive celebration that took place here until we look deep into…
1 Kings 2 - After the peaceful resolution in chapter 1, we are now back to the chaos of David's…
Genesis 29 - Jacob is here in Genesis 29 doing "Jacob-like stuff." Like a smooth-talking used car salesman, he approaches…
Genesis 17 - The question we all ask ourselves at one point or another is, why circumcision? First, in the…
Genesis 10 - Here in Genesis 10, we are introduced to an individual whose full-fledged insurrection led to all sorts…
Genesis 7 - The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master's feeding trough, but Israel does not know;…
Genesis 4 - I'll be honest, this story has always confused me. Why was Abel's offering acceptable to God but…
Genesis 1 - In his book, The Good Book, author Deron Spoo gives us perspective on what we should treasure…
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…
John 16 - They will ban you from the synagogues. In fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills…
John 12 - Here in John 12, we are once again drawn to how Jesus' words and actions were in…
John 7 - Have you experienced frustration or grief because a close friend or family member has rejected the Gospel?…
John 4 - Jesus told him, "Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will not believe." John 4:48 HCSB…
John 3 - If we take a bird's eye view of chapter 3, we find that John is intentional about…
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 13 - So, remember that guy Tobiah? Back in Nehemiah 6 he was one of Israel's enemies who formulated…
Nehemiah 9 - Nehemiah 9 describes a scene of revival. God was working collectively and personally to bring about reflection,…
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 1 - Back in the minor prophets, we learned that very few Jewish people left Babylon to return to…
Hebrews 9 - The author of Hebrews captures the incredible depth of what Jesus did for sinners. It is both…
Hebrews 6 - Here we go. You want to start a heated debate among your Christian friends? Look no further…
Hebrews 4 - The Law demanded perfection. This was the standard accomplished by Jesus. Despite our best efforts, we don't…
Hebrews 2 - For in bringing many sons to glory, it was entirely appropriate that God—all things exist for Him…
Hebrews 1 - We do not know the writer of Hebrews and honestly, it doesn't matter. The book is absolutely…
Malachi 3 - "Because I, Yahweh, have not changed, you descendants of Jacob have not been destroyed. Malachi 3:6 HCSB…
Malachi 2 - God starts with the priests and then works His way down to marriage and divorce in this…
Malachi 1 - Malachi's ministry would have overlapped with Nehemiah. The temple had been rebuilt (v. 13), and there was…
Zechariah 13 - In order to understand this chapter, we must rewind to the end of Zechariah 12. In the…
Zechariah 12 - Zechariah's name means "The Lord Remembers" and in this chapter, we get a striking image of God…
Zechariah 10 - What happens when we don't receive an answer from God as soon as we like? We turn…
Zechariah 5 - Even though the Jewish people were brought back to their land, were forgiven of their sins, and…
Zechariah 4 - Verse 6 is the key to unlocking the truth of Zechariah 4. So he answered me, "This…
Zechariah 2 - There is so much we could unpack in this short chapter of only 13 verses. It is…
Zechariah 1 - According to many scholars, Zechariah is the most messianic, apocalyptic, and end times descriptive book of the…
Nahum 2 - Micah's choice of wording is not random. He sarcastically refers to the nation of Nineveh as lions…
Nahum 1 - The book of Jonah was God's grace to Ninevah, and Nahum is His truth. God would judge…
Haggai 2 - The main event of Haggai is the rebuilding of the temple, however, there are other several other…
Habakkuk 3 - O LORD, I have heard of what you have done, and I am filled with awe. Now…
Habakkuk 1 - Many years ago, in 2010, I was driving home from work heading north toward Fort Wayne. My…
Micah 6 - Micah uses a sarcastic exaggeration to illustrate the hardness of the people's hearts. What shall I bring…
Micah 3 - The distortion of justice taking place in Israel was a strong indicator of just how bad things…
Micah 2 - People only want to hear what tickles their ears. They don't want to hear the truth. "Men…
Micah 1 - Dates Approximate Micah was a prophet during a very critical time for both Israel and Judah. He…
Jonah 4 - Jonah 4 exposes a horrendous sin that all of us have been guilty of at one time…
Jonah 3 - God's mercy is on full display here. God showed mercy to Jonah and called him to deliver…
Jonah 1 - Nineveh was both a great and wicked city. It was the capital of the Assyrian Empire and…
Amos 9 - Within the judgment of Amos, there is hope to be found. There is always hope with God…
Amos 8 - What can be more susceptible to rot and disease than ripened fruit? There is a short window…