In 1 Samuel 3, the text states that Samuel served under Eli during a time when God's revelations were rarely…
In Ruth 3, Naomi seeks to secure provision for Ruth through marriage to Boaz. (Ruth 3:1-2). She instructs Ruth to…
In Ruth 1, Elimelech, his wife Naomi, and their two sons, Mahlon and Chilion, leave Israel because of a famine…
In Judges 20, the 11 tribes of Israel gather at Mizpeh to address the murder of the Levite’s wife by…
In Judges 10, Tola from the tribe of Issachar led Israel for 23 years and was buried at Shamir. Jair…
In Judges 6, the Israelites once again sinned against the Lord and were oppressed by the Midianites for seven years.…
Judges 5 is the Song of Deborah, a victory hymn sung by Deborah and Barak after Israel’s triumph over King…
Joshua 20 - It's one thing to say that we believe in God as our refuge and strength, but it's…
Joshua 15 - Joshua 15 details the land allocation for the tribe of Judah, highlighting Caleb's victories in Hebron and…
Joshua 13 - As you read through the inheritance distributed to the different tribes, you will notice that the Levites…
Joshua 12 - Joshua 12 lists the 31 kings defeated by the Israelites during their conquest of Canaan. The chapter…
Joshua 11 - Let's set the backdrop. Joshua has just led Israel in defeating the cities in the south. News…
Joshua 6 - Joshua 6 is one of the most vivid demonstrations of God’s power in the Old Testament. The…
Joshua 4 - In Joshua 4, after the entire nation finished crossing the Jordan, the Lord instructed Joshua to choose…
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 26 - Once again we enter into an Old Testament story which has significant implications for how we understand…
Ezekiel 21 - Ezekiel was a unique and inspired writer that often used abstract visuals to drive home deep spiritual…
Ezekiel 18 - Turn away from your sins and live. In this chapter, a foundational Christian belief is described in…
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 10 - Think for a moment about the devastation caused by sin. This was not just a "mistake" or…
Ezekiel 6 - "However, I will leave a remnant, for you will have those who escaped the sword among the…
Acts 28 - I love the image of Paul here at the end of Acts. He is a man who,…
Acts 27 - It's interesting to me that Paul could have fallen by the wayside so many times in his…
Acts 25 - The reason Paul was able to appeal to Caesar and the higher court was because he was…
Acts 24 - Paul now finds himself in limbo and at the mercy of the political system. He continues to…
Acts 22 - Paul never wastes an opportunity to talk about the Gospel. Whether he's imprisoned, being beaten, being interrogated,…
Acts 17 - It's interesting to ponder how each person responds to the Gospel differently. Some, who we think will…
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 6 - We really have two storylines going on here. We have a great leadership move and a great…
Acts 4 - As they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple guard and…
Acts 3 - The miraculous signs and wonders led to opportunities to authenticate the message of the Gospel. Peter did…
Acts 2 - At the end of Acts 2, we read the three essentials that contributed to a fruitful body.…
Acts 1 - At the end of Chapter 1, the apostles have just witnessed the ascension of Jesus and are…
Lamentations 4 - With graphic detail, Jeremiah describes all the ways in which his people suffered during the Babylonian attack…
Lamentations 3 - The first 20 verses of Lamentations 3 recall the conditions that God has allowed to take place…
Lamentations 1 - The mere existence of the book of Lamentations shows us that God takes seriously our need as…
Leviticus 23 - There are several of these celebrations that were brought into modern-day by Christianity. Passover = Good Friday.…
Revelation 21 - There is a lot of crossover between what Isaiah writes in chapter 65 and the 21st chapter…
Revelation 20 - If someone comes up and asks you, "How do you interpret Revelation?" most likely, they are referring…
Revelation 19 - After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven,…
Revelation 18 - Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is…
Revelation 17 - We have already reiterated it over many chapters, but Rome stood proudly as a pagan symbol against…
Revelation 16 - The continuity of the seals and the trumpets is broken up with the bowls as they move…
Revelation 15 - The divine judgment which was revealed by the seals and proclaimed by the trumpets will now be…
Revelation 14 - First question I asked myself... who is Babylon? John, again, is writing symbolically here. Literal Babylon was…
Revelation 13 - The First Beast At the end of Revelation 12, we read of Satan's rage. He sets out…
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 8 - Continuing on the theme from Chapter 7, John either heard or saw something with every seal that…
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 5 - The Scroll In ancient times, the Romans would seal their wills seven times. Each wax seal usually…
Revelation 4 - The Throne We just recently studied the book of Ezekiel and Leviticus which have some strong ties…
Revelation 3 - Lukewarm I remember several years ago going to a music festival in Kentucky called Ichthus. It was…
Revelation 1 - The comparison game. We all do it. When life throws us unpredictable storms, (and especially when we…
Jeremiah 50 - “Their Redeemer is strong, the Lord of hosts is His name.” Jeremiah 50:34 As the book of…
Jeremiah 48 - Moab can trace its ancestry all the way back to Lot. Historically, Israel and Moab experienced times…
Jeremiah 46 - Just as God promised, He outlines some of the details that will take place as Babylon prepares…
Jeremiah 43 - What we see here in chapter 43 is just the usual for Jeremiah. Once again, after all…
Jeremiah 38 - The brutality against Jeremiah is taken a step further. Led by officials, they inquired with the king…
Jeremiah 37 - If you have been following along in Jeremiah you may be confused at how the chapters skip…
Jeremiah 34 - Every 7 years slaves were to be released. This had been an ordinance God had established hundreds…
Jeremiah 33 - There’s a saying, “When you least expect it, expect it.” In essence, this is what God states…
Jeremiah 31 - There is a lot going on in this chapter, and it can seem kind of confusing. I…
Jeremiah 30 - God works in mysterious ways. It's cliche but truth for this chapter. He is flexing his muscles…
Jeremiah 29 - Context is everything. One of the most misused and misunderstood verses in all the Bible is found…
Jeremiah 28 - We get to see the incredible discernment of Jeremiah here in this chapter. He is challenged by…
Jeremiah 18 - How insane is it to think that a piece of clay has any say in what the…
Jeremiah 17 - Does the Bible encourage us to "follow our heart?" What we find in chapter 17 of Jeremiah…
Jeremiah 16 - The loneliness of Jeremiah sets in as once again he looks around and sees what others have…
Jeremiah 15 - The insecurities of Jeremiah are starting to show. He's really stuck between a rock and hard place.…
Jeremiah 12 - We have all been in a situation like this before. We cry out to God over something…
2 Chronicles 35 - Armchair Quarterback (noun) a person who offers advice or an opinion on something in which they…
2 Chronicles 32 - There are times in my spiritual walk when I simply want to take a break. Although…
2 Chronicles 23 - The drama surrounding this messianic promise is an interesting story. The offspring of David's line had…
2 Chronicles 20 - Did God command his people to go into battle singing? I read this over and over…
2 Chronicles 19 - Jehoshaphat was a spiritual leader. Other than David or Solomon, he restored the nation to a…
2 Chronicles 5 - There are moments when God shows up in a mighty way and we are simply called…
1 Chronicles 10 - The Philistines Who were the Philistines? They were sea-faring people who immigrated from the island of…
1 Chronicles 1 - It was a bittersweet time for Israel. The Jews had just returned from 70 years of…
Isaiah 66 - As the book of Isaiah comes to a close, I am drawn to the writings of F.F.…
Isaiah 62 - *If you haven't read the Isaiah 61 blog entry, it would be helpful for context. Isaiah 62…
Isaiah 61 - Isaiah 61 is such an interesting chapter. In Luke 4, Jesus reads the first two verses of…
Isaiah 60 - Isaiah 60 begins a new section that looks ahead Christ's Kingdom and rule. Remember, Isaiah was a…
Isaiah 59 - In a beautiful example of what it is like for the Lord to work in a person's…
Isaiah 54 - This chapter focuses on the wonderful love God has for His people. Amazingly, even though human sin…
Isaiah 52 - God's people will be redeemed. They were sold for nothing but they will be bought back without…
Isaiah 50 - Here in Isaiah 50 we read a soliloquy by the Servant as well as statements directed toward…
Isaiah 49 - His words were like a sharp arrow ready to pierce the heart. Israel would be his servant…
Isaiah 47 - God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. You were secure in your wickedness; you…
Isaiah 44 - "Thus says the LORD, the King of Israel and his Redeemer, the LORD of hosts: 'I am…
Isaiah 42 - God is the only Savior. His creation will bring glory to Him alone and it will not…
Isaiah 41 - In this chapter, God is reminding His people of His promises. The people of Israel would be…
Isaiah 40 - The theme of chapters 7-39 focuses directly on the punishment of God. It's easy to read this…
Isaiah 39 - The last verse of Chapter 39 is probably the most heavily scrutinized statement from Hezekiah. Many scholars…
Isaiah 37 - Much of what Isaiah has written leading up to this point has been about the rebellion of…