2 Kings 6 - When the servant of the man of God got up early and went out, he discovered…
2 Kings 5 - Remember when King Ahab was shot by a "random arrow" in 1 Kings 22? Now a…
1 Kings 20 - There are some incredible spiritual metaphors we can glean from these passages which build on the…
1 Kings 17 - Since Baal was considered the god of the sky, or "the storm god," it would be…
1 Kings 1 - The book of Kings picks up with an older David (70) still serving as king but…
Genesis 50 - It is always fascinating to me when we come across a chapter in the Bible that captivates…
Genesis 45 - Finally! After several chapters of agony, Joseph is finally reunited with his brothers. There is much we…
Genesis 41 - Joseph began as a shepherd of animals and become a shepherd of men. He, like Jesus, was…
Genesis 38 - Social media has become a giant in today's culture. It's a place you can project the best…
Genesis 29 - Jacob is here in Genesis 29 doing "Jacob-like stuff." Like a smooth-talking used car salesman, he approaches…
Genesis 23 - It is significant that the age of Sarah is given when she dies. This is not the…
Genesis 21 - In previous chapters, we may have been tempted to wonder, "Why has God stuck with Abraham for…
Genesis 18 - I have to admit, I'm not a great intercessor. I sometimes fall victim to the attitude that…
Genesis 15 - God spoke, Abraham believed. Then he believed in the LORD; and He reckoned it to him as…
Genesis 12 - "Faith is not a mushroom that grows overnight in damp soil; it is an oak tree that…
Genesis 8 - Mount Ararat and the Araratian plain, seen early morning from near the city of Artashat in Armenia.…
Genesis 7 - The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master's feeding trough, but Israel does not know;…
Genesis 1 - In his book, The Good Book, author Deron Spoo gives us perspective on what we should treasure…
James 1 - There are so many believers I talk with who tell me that their favorite book is James.…
John 21 - Even after His resurrection, Jesus was still teaching His disciples. Jesus said to them, "Children, do you…
John 20 - The empty tomb (Matt 28; Mark 16; Luke 24) is the most contested event by skeptics of…
John 17 - I cannot think of a more powerful prayer in all of Scripture. Through Jesus' words, much is…
John 15 - "It makes no sense to me!" the woman proclaimed. "I can't comprehend the concept of one way…
John 13 - John would have known the story well. He (the disciple whom Jesus loved) was reclining against Jesus…
John 12 - Here in John 12, we are once again drawn to how Jesus' words and actions were in…
John 10 - The entire book of John has drawn us into the reality that Jesus is His own person,…
John 6 - Jesus was not going to be defined by the people’s interpretation of who He should be. He…
John 5 - Bearing witness to yourself is not reliable in court. Jesus didn't need to provide witnesses for His…
John 2 - Jesus cleansed the temple twice. The first, recorded here in John 2, was early in His ministry.…
Esther 10 - As Chapter 10 winds down, I can't help but reflect on the sovereignty of God. First and…
Esther 8 - Throughout the book of Esther, I have been drawing lines connecting Haman with Satan and this chapter…
Esther 2 - A little over 6 years ago, I was given a front-row seat to a miraculous event that…
Nehemiah 12 - A few years ago a woman in town asked Hank and I to come over and cleanse…
Nehemiah 6 - Nehemiah is determined to fulfill the Lord's work and rebuild the walls despite facing every obstacle imaginable…
Nehemiah 3 - In my mind, there are two critical applications of this chapter. Back in Nehemiah 1, I stated…
Nehemiah 1 - Back in the minor prophets, we learned that very few Jewish people left Babylon to return to…
Hebrews 10 - If you are tracking with the author of Hebrews thus far, it may seem overwhelmingly theological. The…
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…
Malachi 4 - But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its…
Zechariah 9 - Before Jesus was Savior, He was King. But He was not a king as you or I…
Zechariah 6 - The scene here is connected, though it might not seem like it on the surface. In the…
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…
Zephaniah 3 - Destruction. Conversion. Restoration. This chapter reads as a Gospel presentation as all glory goes to God. He…
Zephaniah 1 - The twelve minor prophets are divided into two categories based on the time period of their ministry.…
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 7 - Consider the similarities of Micah's world and our world today... There is undesirable fruit all around Everyone…
Micah 5 - Micah 5:1-5 can be confusing because three different contexts are covered in such a short span of…
Micah 4 - Micah's Messianic kingdom is nearly identical to Isaiah's in chapter 2. It will be greater than all…
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 3 - God's mercy is on full display here. God showed mercy to Jonah and called him to deliver…
Amos 9 - Within the judgment of Amos, there is hope to be found. There is always hope with God…
Amos 3 - How can two people walk hand in hand if they aren’t going in the same direction? "They…
Amos 2 - Amos 1 and 2 are really meant to be read and analyzed together as they are a…
Joel 2 - The plague of locusts would be devastating and overpowering. Their appearance would be like horses as they…
Hosea 14 - Many people today worship their own abilities and accomplishments. For others, it is their intellect. Still others…
Hosea 12 - "It is interesting to note that today medicine and psychology have said that probably the most important…
Hosea 11 - As a father, I can understand these same feelings. I can't imagine the grief of watching my…
Hosea 8 - Here we see the consequences and punishments of Israel. It was one compromise after another as they…
Hosea 6 - A pattern we see over the past two chapters is God allowing for us to hit a…
Hosea 5 - "I will return again to my place, until they acknowledge their guilt and seek my face, and in their…
Hosea 2 - Grace and truth. They are the inescapable character traits of God. God is a fair and just…
Hosea 1 - Hosea and Jonah were most likely the only writing prophets who lived in the Northern Kingdom. We…
Daniel 9 - All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for…
Daniel 7 - The prophetic part of Daniel starts here with Chapter 7. It is unlikely that we can know…
Daniel 4 - What do we make of these 7 years when King Neb lost his mind? "There is, understandably,…
2 Corinthians 11 - "A story is told about a dinner party where the guests were expected to stand after…
2 Corinthians 5 - When Jesus took the form of a man, He stepped down from Heaven and entered into…
2 Corinthians 4 - Why jars of clay? "The Greek word means "baked clay," and refers to clay pots. They…
1 Corinthians 16 - Paul begins with a collection for the saints. The Nelson's New Illustrated Commentary provides a solid…
1 Corinthians 15 - 1 Corinthians 15 is a critical chapter that supports the evidence of Jesus Christ as well…
1 Corinthians 13 - The Greeks had four different words to describe love. 'Eros' described erotic love. It was the…
1 Corinthians 10 - So many Christians today have fallen into the temptation of obsessing over rights and privileges. What…
1 Corinthians 5 - Paul once again comes out swinging against the Corinthians for their immorality and tolerance. Interestingly, his…
Psalm 148 - It is a word that has become obsolete in many Christian circles. Sin. The rebellion of man…
Psalm 147 - Many scholars believe this psalm was prepared for use when the new city walls were completed by…
Psalm 146 - Psalms 146:3 NASB Do not trust in princes, In mortal man, in whom there is no salvation.…
Psalm 145 - “Observe that David is firmly resolved to praise God. My text has four ‘I wills’ in it.…
Psalm 144 - David is physically and emotionally spent. He pleads with God to be rescued. This is a common…
Psalm 143 - Depression. An estimated 19 million American adults are living with major depression characterized as a persistently depressed…
Psalm 142 - "Tell God all that is in your heart, as one unloads one’s heart, its pleasures and its…
Psalm 141 - David fixed his eyes on the Lord. There are many times in life where we are stunted…
Psalm 137 - How do we worship in a foreign land? Being completely cut off from their native land, and…
Psalm 136 - Mercy, kindness, lovingkindness, goodness, and favor. This is the translation for the Greek word checed which appears…
Psalm 130 - Psalm 130 is known as a Pauline psalm because it speaks to the grace and mercy of…
Psalm 127 - According to J. Vernon McGee, this psalm has been used on several important occasions. It was used…
Psalm 126 - Dr. J. Vernon McGee writes... "The Psalms are full of Christ. There is a more complete picture…
Psalm 122 - In the Christian Jewish Bible, verse 4 speaks to two reasons for going to the house of…
Psalm 121 - The Lord is our protector. He is our strength and our refuge. He fights our battles. He…
Psalm 120 - "The Meshechites were presumably descended from Meshech, a grandson of Noah through Japheth (Gen 10:2; 1Ch 1:5).…
Psalm 119 - The original Hebrew version of this psalm is a complex acrostic. Each verse in a particular section…
Psalm 118 - Many scholars believe that Psalm 118 was written during Moses' day in the Exodus. If you compare…
Psalm 117 - Although short, this psalm packs a heavy punch. God calls all people to worship Him. The calling…
Psalm 115 - Israel, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield. 10 House of Aaron, trust in…