1 Samuel 13 - Here in 1 Samuel 13, we see the battle between the Philistines and the Israelites begin…
1 Samuel 12 - When our vision is blinded to reality, sometimes the most effective reminder comes from God flexing…
1 Samuel 11 - Nahash meant business. He threatened to humiliate and poke out the right eye of every man…
1 Samuel 10 - Once again, I want to point out the detail that many miss when Saul is anointed…
1 Samuel 9 - Saul had everything going for him. He came from a family of prominence and wealth. His…
1 Samuel 8 - Samuel's reputation as a judge was top-notch. He followed in a long line of judges who…
1 Samuel 6 - 7 months. 7 months of terror, suffering, and death. The Philistines experienced the white-hot flame of…
Romans 13 - In Chapter 13, Paul's focus is the authority of the government, and how the Christian should respond…
2 Kings 25 - It's definitely fitting that the fate of Israel was determined at Jericho. “It seems ironic that…
2 Kings 24 - This is such a tough time for Judah. Jeremiah had been prophesying about Babylonian captivity for…
2 Kings 23 - Starting in Deuteronomy 17:14, God outlines the laws concerning Israel's kings. Be sure that the man…
2 Kings 22 - It is through the Word of God that we are able to see and feel the…
2 Kings 21 - This chapter is filled to the brim with the evil of Manasseh. He would be remembered…
2 Kings 20 - Through all of Hezekiah's successes, we finally come to a weakness. It is a strange chapter…
2 Kings 17 - Hoshea was the last king of Israel before it was captured by the Assyrians. In this…
2 Kings 18 - A major theme the past several chapters has begged the question - who will step up…
2 Kings 16 - This was a horrific compromise by Ahaz as he decided to trust the Assyrian army to…
2 Kings 19 - For who regards you as superior? What do you have that you did not receive? And…
2 Kings 15 - If you get bored and skim through 2 Kings 15, you will miss a very significant…
2 Kings 14 - What I am struck by in this 14th chapter of 2 Kings is just how much…
2 Kings 13 - What’s the context here? Well, as we have read, 2 Kings is a terrible time for…
2 Kings 12 - He is another leader in Scripture who started off so well but failed to finish. Joash…
2 Kings 11 - The history can get pretty confusing when the stories switch back and forth from the northern…
2 Kings 10 - When this chapter begins you get a sense that Jehu is going to be a ferocious…
2 Kings 9 - One of my favorite parts to this story is the fact that Jehu was recognized by…
2 Kings 8 - The pattern of Elisha's service to the Lord consistently reflects the act of leading others to…
2 Kings 7 - What I love most about this story is the creativity of God's faithfulness. Of course, we…
2 Kings 5 - Remember when King Ahab was shot by a "random arrow" in 1 Kings 22? Now a…
2 Kings 3 - The verses here in 2 Kings 3 really put into perspective just how evil Ahab and…
2 Kings 1 - Same story, different chapter. After reading about all of Ahab's disastrous choices, we now move into…
1 Kings 22 - What's the deal with Ramoth-Gilead and why did they want it back? Ramoth was a Levitical…
1 Kings 21 - When Elijah finished speaking, Ahab tore his clothes, took them off, and put on sackcloth. He…
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 16 - As we see many other places in Scripture, the sins of Jeroboam had a lasting effect…
1 Kings 15 - If you are like me, you've read the last few chapters and been a little confused…
1 Kings 14 - King Jeroboam decided it was time to seek the Lord, but only after his son was…
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 11 - When Solomon was old, his wives seduced him to follow other gods. He was not completely…
1 Kings 10 - What was the point of the Queen of Sheba coming to visit Solomon? Jesus actually makes…
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 4 - This was the golden age for Israel as we read in verses 20-21... The people of…
1 Kings 3 - Incredibly, we see both the pinnacle of Solomon's character as well as a foreshadowing of his…
1 Kings 2 - After the peaceful resolution in chapter 1, we are now back to the chaos of David's…
1 Kings 1 - The book of Kings picks up with an older David (70) still serving as king but…
Genesis 49 - What did Jacob's prophecies mean long-term for these sons of Israel? Reuben, you are my firstborn, my…
Genesis 38 - Social media has become a giant in today's culture. It's a place you can project the best…
Genesis 20 - Once again Abraham lied. Once again he told a foreign king his wife was his sister. And…
Genesis 14 - Here in Genesis 14, we find the bizarre story of Melchizedek. Melchizedek came to Abraham after his…
John 20 - The empty tomb (Matt 28; Mark 16; Luke 24) is the most contested event by skeptics of…
John 19 - One of the unique aspects of John's Gospel is the theme of Jesus as the Lamb of…
John 18 - "While human politics is based on the premise that society must be changed in order to change…
John 17 - I cannot think of a more powerful prayer in all of Scripture. Through Jesus' words, much is…
John 6 - Jesus was not going to be defined by the people’s interpretation of who He should be. He…
John 1 - From the very first verse of the book, it is clear that the focus of John's gospel…
Esther 10 - As Chapter 10 winds down, I can't help but reflect on the sovereignty of God. First and…
Esther 9 - Historians have long criticized Esther for her decision to eradicate all those who stood against the Jews.…
Esther 8 - Throughout the book of Esther, I have been drawing lines connecting Haman with Satan and this chapter…
Esther 7 - The time has come for Esther to speak up. It was not God's timing earlier because many…
Esther 6 - Generally speaking, we tend to fall into one of two categories. Either we are detail-oriented thinkers or…
Esther 5 - This is an interesting chapter. Many commentators and scholars will be quick to point out the timing…
Esther 4 - "...if I perish, I perish" Don't miss these words. Don't gloss over them. I know maybe you…
Esther 3 - Haman was a descendant of Agag, the mortal enemies of the Jews. So, of course, when Haman…
Esther 2 - A little over 6 years ago, I was given a front-row seat to a miraculous event that…
Esther 1 - At this point in Israel's history, Ezra has just returned from the exile to rebuild the temple…
Nehemiah 13 - So, remember that guy Tobiah? Back in Nehemiah 6 he was one of Israel's enemies who formulated…
Nehemiah 8 - Why is it important to read and hear the Word of God? The one who reads this…
Nehemiah 7 - After the walls had been built, Nehemiah continued to beef up security to ward off the hostile…
Nehemiah 6 - Nehemiah is determined to fulfill the Lord's work and rebuild the walls despite facing every obstacle imaginable…
Nehemiah 2 - Nehemiah had a rather... uh... interesting position in the royal court. He was the cupbearer and personal…
Nehemiah 1 - Back in the minor prophets, we learned that very few Jewish people left Babylon to return to…
Hebrews 7 - Who was Melchizedek? You can read his full story in Genesis 14. Basically, he was a priest…
Zechariah 14 - In Philippians, Paul urges the church to "hold onto the truth we have attained." This means as…
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 9 - Before Jesus was Savior, He was King. But He was not a king as you or I…
Zechariah 8 - Oh my! There are few verses more worthy of our desperate pursuit than Zechariah 8:6. The verse…
Zechariah 6 - The scene here is connected, though it might not seem like it on the surface. In the…
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…
Haggai 2 - The main event of Haggai is the rebuilding of the temple, however, there are other several other…
Haggai 1 - We just finished studying Zephaniah who warned of God's future judgment on Judah, and as predicted, they…
Micah 2 - People only want to hear what tickles their ears. They don't want to hear the truth. "Men…
Jonah 3 - God's mercy is on full display here. God showed mercy to Jonah and called him to deliver…
Obadiah 1 - Obadiah is unique in the sense that he one of the only minor prophets to address a…
Amos 7 - In Genesis, Abraham pled with God over Sodom. In Exodus, Moses interceded for Israel. Here, Amos does…
Amos 1 - Nelson's Commentary gives an informative but concise background on the book of Amos. "The Lord sent Amos,…
Joel 3 - Judgment is the theme here - specifically with those who are against God and against his people.…
Joel 1 - The book of Joel centers around The Day of the Lord. Here is a brief synopsis of…
Hosea 1 - Hosea and Jonah were most likely the only writing prophets who lived in the Northern Kingdom. We…
Daniel 11 - Daniel 11 contains some of the most specifically accurate prophecies in the entire Bible. Critics have often…
Daniel 8 - This chapter is one of the most controversial and heavily debated chapters in all the Bible. However,…
Daniel 7 - The prophetic part of Daniel starts here with Chapter 7. It is unlikely that we can know…
Daniel 6 - I am simply in awe when I read these passages about Daniel. It is inspiring to think…
Daniel 5 - "Though you knew all this..." It's a frightening statement. Consider the fact that Belshazzar didn't grow up…
Daniel 4 - What do we make of these 7 years when King Neb lost his mind? "There is, understandably,…