Genesis 29 - Jacob is here in Genesis 29 doing "Jacob-like stuff." Like a smooth-talking used car salesman, he approaches…
Genesis 27 - What a story! As a Chicago fan, this is kind of like watching the Green Bay Packers…
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 13 - Between chapters 12 and 13, we see a spiritual maturity unfolding in Abram's life. His journey into…
Genesis 4 - I'll be honest, this story has always confused me. Why was Abel's offering acceptable to God but…
Genesis 3 - Blatant evil is not our greatest threat as believers; it is deceptive evil wrapped in a package…
Genesis 2 - Sometimes we fall into the trap of believing that God's wrath is greater than His grace. In…
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 2 - Not surprisingly, James fires out more questions for believers here in Chapter 2. Among them are several…
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 14 - Sometimes theology can overcomplicate the simple words of Jesus. In John 14, Jesus plainly states exactly what…
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 11 - So much irony! The reasoning of the religious leaders is astounding. "Let's kill the man who is…
John 9 - Jesus and the disciples are out for a stroll when suddenly they encounter a blind man. In…
John 7 - Have you experienced frustration or grief because a close friend or family member has rejected the Gospel?…
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 3 - If we take a bird's eye view of chapter 3, we find that John is intentional about…
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 7 - The time has come for Esther to speak up. It was not God's timing earlier because many…
Esther 4 - "...if I perish, I perish" Don't miss these words. Don't gloss over them. I know maybe you…
Nehemiah 13 - So, remember that guy Tobiah? Back in Nehemiah 6 he was one of Israel's enemies who formulated…
Nehemiah 10 - Cutting corners. To me, this is what the covenant was all about. The people vowed to obey…
Nehemiah 4 - This chapter is a case study for how the enemy works when you decide to follow through…
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 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…
Malachi 3 - "Because I, Yahweh, have not changed, you descendants of Jacob have not been destroyed. Malachi 3:6 HCSB…
Malachi 1 - Malachi's ministry would have overlapped with Nehemiah. The temple had been rebuilt (v. 13), and there was…
Zechariah 12 - Zechariah's name means "The Lord Remembers" and in this chapter, we get a striking image of God…
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 7 - What kind of motives do we have for the rituals and traditions we hold onto? by asking…
Zechariah 6 - The scene here is connected, though it might not seem like it on the surface. In the…
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 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 6 - Micah uses a sarcastic exaggeration to illustrate the hardness of the people's hearts. What shall I bring…
Micah 5 - Micah 5:1-5 can be confusing because three different contexts are covered in such a short span of…
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 2 - Jonah was in hell... or so he thought. It wouldn't take one or two days to convince…
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 6 - You never know a good thing until it's goneYou never see a crash until it's head onWhy…
Amos 4 - My most interesting takeaway from this passage is simply the accountability to which God claims full responsibility…
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…
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 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 13 - Chapter 13 of Hosea brings much of the same for the people of Israel. How bad has…
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 10 - Their hearts were faithless, devious, and deceitful. The KJV and Jewish Bible translate verse 2 using a…
Hosea 8 - Here we see the consequences and punishments of Israel. It was one compromise after another as they…
Hosea 7 - "Two-faced and double-tongued,they steal you blind, pick you clean.It never crosses their mindthat I keep account of…
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 4 - God is honest and open with Israel about their sins. As The Message translation puts it, it…
Hosea 3 - What impacts me the most about this short chapter in Hosea 3 is the fact that God…
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 12 - The prophetic events that Daniel witnesses are most likely referring to the end times. Here is what…
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 6 - I am simply in awe when I read these passages about Daniel. It is inspiring to think…
Daniel 4 - What do we make of these 7 years when King Neb lost his mind? "There is, understandably,…
Daniel 3 - I want to present three challenging points to consider within the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego.…
2 Corinthians 13 - When Paul first visited Corinth and established the church, he stayed a year and six months.…
2 Corinthians 11 - "A story is told about a dinner party where the guests were expected to stand after…
2 Corinthians 10 - Most likely, Paul was dealing with a false teacher or many false teachers who had infiltrated…
2 Corinthians 9 - Paul sarcastically (playfully) urges the Corinthians toward giving in verses 1-5. He mentions that they will…
2 Corinthians 8 - Christians who believe the New Testament has little to say about financial giving have not really…
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…
2 Corinthians 3 - The Corinthians, like many today, wanted written proof of Paul's legitimacy as an apostle. Like a…
2 Corinthians 2 - The man Paul is referring to in this chapter was most likely the same man who…
2 Corinthians 1 - "Paul's purpose in this eulogy is not merely to praise God for personal comfort received or…
1 Corinthians 16 - Paul begins with a collection for the saints. The Nelson's New Illustrated Commentary provides a solid…
1 Corinthians 14 - Gifts that are meant to edify the body, share with the body. Gifts that are meant…
1 Corinthians 13 - The Greeks had four different words to describe love. 'Eros' described erotic love. It was the…
1 Corinthians 9 - Paul was a man with his priorities straight. He was a man who had given up…
1 Corinthians 8 - Knowledge can be like a puffer fish. It puffs us up into a state where our…