In 1 Samuel 4, Israel went to battle against the Philistines. They were defeated, losing about 4,000 men (1 Samuel…
In 1 Samuel 3, the text states that Samuel served under Eli during a time when God's revelations were rarely…
Joshua 22 - The one thing that sticks out as a positive note is how seriously the western tribes took…
Joshua 19 - When the people of Israel finished dividing up the land, they gave Joshua son of Nun a…
Joshua 8 - Joshua 7 left a bad taste in our mouths. After discovering the sin that had caused Israel…
Joshua 5 - There was a series of events that the Lord required of Joshua prior to conquering Jericho. Joshua…
Joshua 4 - In Joshua 4, after the entire nation finished crossing the Jordan, the Lord instructed Joshua to choose…
Joshua 1 - The Israelites wandered in the desert for 40 years due to a lack of faith and a…
Ezekiel 22 - Spiritual sin = practical consequences. This is a fact. Though the OT and NT are under different…
Ezekiel 9 - It's tough to read about the judgment of God with regard to sin, however, it reveals the…
Ezekiel 4 - Just as Isaiah was asked to walk naked and barefoot for 3 years, Ezekiel is asked to…
Acts 27 - It's interesting to me that Paul could have fallen by the wayside so many times in his…
Acts 15 - The first question we want to know is, who was right and who was wrong between Paul…
Acts 13 - Paul and Barnabas visit multiple synagogues and work there way across the island of Cyprus from east…
Acts 12 - King Herod never saw it coming. The grandson of the infamous Herod the Great was part of…
Acts 10 - Many people like to ask the question, can you be saved if you are a genuine seeker…
Leviticus 15 - The verses here in Leviticus 15 are not directly discussed in the NT but they are alluded…
Leviticus 14 - The book of Leviticus deals with holiness in terms of wholeness. It was extremely important for the…
Leviticus 11 - In Leviticus 11, God outlines both the clean and unclean animals. A general rule which was given…
Leviticus 2 - The grain or cereal offering of the OT symbolized man's work for God. The offering would be…
Leviticus 1 - The book of Leviticus picks up right where Exodus left off. The opening verse begins with "Then…
Revelation 18 - Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is…
Revelation 16 - The continuity of the seals and the trumpets is broken up with the bowls as they move…
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 10 - This vision differs from the others for the simple fact that John is engaged in the action…
Revelation 7 - God’s primary motive in our hearts has always been this: transformation. I think it's important to understand…
Revelation 4 - The Throne We just recently studied the book of Ezekiel and Leviticus which have some strong ties…
Revelation 1 - The comparison game. We all do it. When life throws us unpredictable storms, (and especially when we…
Jeremiah 35 - What excuses are we giving for our lack of faithfulness to Jesus? Where are we settling for…
2 Chronicles 21 - There is a simple question with a simple answer. What's the cost? When you look at…
1 Chronicles 11 - David's ascent to king was not as simple as three verses. In the book of 2…
1 Chronicles 10 - The Philistines Who were the Philistines? They were sea-faring people who immigrated from the island of…
Ephesians 2 - Many of us today live under the illusion that we simply can’t change. Hidden deep under a…
Exodus 20 - The 10 Commandments illustrate the vertical and horizontal obedience that God desired for humanity. Jesus came to…
Exodus 12 - The Passover is a powerful event in both Jewish tradition as well as Christianity. One major difference,…
Exodus 3 - God shows His character to Moses by both coming down to him and promising to be present…
3 John 1 - Gaius was the Greek way of writing the Roman name Caius. Believe it or not, there…
2 John 1 - We read in 2 John a more traditional opening as it's a letter written to a…
Job 42 - Without... Without knowing answers to all of his deepest questions, Job bowed his knee in humility to…
Job 37 - We experience and come to know God through Scripture. Another place we come to know Him is…
Job 11 - I think Zophar is right on one thing; he understands the wisdom of God. It actually feels…
Job 4 - There is a difference between theology and common sense. I know that the word 'theology' sounds like…
Matthew 28 - The appearances of the resurrected Christ are astonishing! Many people will concede that Jesus was a real…
Matthew 27 - Although we are typically hard on the Pharisees in Scripture, there were a few who sincerely had…
Matthew 25 - Leonard Kevin Bias was born on November 17, 1963, in Landover, Maryland. He was a tall, quiet…
Matthew 24 - There is a break between verses 2 and 3 that separate the thoughts of Jesus. He starts…
Matthew 20 - Our plans and God's plans never really pan out the same. He gives us the main idea,…
Matthew 9 - Interestingly, as Matthew writes his account of his own selection as a disciple, he chooses to use…
Titus 3 - Have you ever been involved in a foolish conversation? How about an endless quarrel about a technicality?…
1 Samuel 18 - “Saul has slain his thousands,And David his ten thousands.” The wording here says that "all cities…
1 Samuel 15 - Do what you want, and ask for forgiveness later. If God is full of love, and…
1 Samuel 12 - When our vision is blinded to reality, sometimes the most effective reminder comes from God flexing…
1 Samuel 10 - Once again, I want to point out the detail that many miss when Saul is anointed…
2 Timothy 3 - We have already seen it mentioned times over the last several chapters, but Paul once again…
Romans 11 - To me, the most interesting part of Romans 11 starts in verse 25. After outlining the difference…
Romans 3 - When we study Scripture, it is important we don't sweep through it with a predetermined mindset. There…
2 Kings 9 - One of my favorite parts to this story is the fact that Jehu was recognized by…
James 3 - "Name-It Claim-It" Theology - believers have the power to speak anything into existence. You just have to…
John 20 - The empty tomb (Matt 28; Mark 16; Luke 24) is the most contested event by skeptics of…
John 7 - Have you experienced frustration or grief because a close friend or family member has rejected the Gospel?…
John 5 - Bearing witness to yourself is not reliable in court. Jesus didn't need to provide witnesses for His…
Hosea 12 - "It is interesting to note that today medicine and psychology have said that probably the most important…
Daniel 7 - The prophetic part of Daniel starts here with Chapter 7. It is unlikely that we can know…
Psalm 146 - Psalms 146:3 NASB Do not trust in princes, In mortal man, in whom there is no salvation.…
Psalm 110 - Psalm 110 might be quoted more frequently in the NT than any other Psalm. The Lord declared…
Psalm 71 - As an older man, David's primary concern in this Psalm is that he is protected and never…
Psalm 46 - The statements made in Psalm 46 are common knowledge to those who've walked with God. We sing…
Psalm 30 - One of the most difficult theological principles to reconcile in our hearts and minds is the idea…
Psalm 26 - The key to Psalm 26, as Hank has written, is the second verse. If you read through…
Mark 16 - The Great Commission is important. So important, in fact, that we find it 5 times in the…
Mark 15 - More than 1/3 of Mark's narrative is focused on passion week. He includes many details that other…
Mark 14 - In Mark 14, Jesus sat down with his disciples during the Last Supper and broke the bread…
Mark 13 - No one knows the day or hour. This is a familiar passage, yet, there is one question…
Mark 12 - Total sacrifice. Do we understand it? Do we live it? Jesus pulls his disciples aside to highlight…
Mark 11 - The Pharisees were reeling. Jesus had just cleansed the Temple and done it with supreme authority. Aside…
Mark 10 - Bartimaeus called Jesus the “son of David” which was a prophetic title. It revealed a spiritual depth…
Mark 9 - We all know the greatest commandment according to Jesus. Here's a refresher... "Love the Lord your God…
Mark 8 - A fascinating quality of Jesus' teaching style was the way in which the geographic location often added…
Mark 7 - Judaism during Jesus' time not only put an emphasis on the written law (the Old Testament) but…
Mark 6 - Have you ever sat down and read Scripture and thought, "I don’t know if I’ll ever be…
Mark 5 - I want to make a few quick points about the demon-possessed man and then move to the…
Mark 4 - The Purpose of the Parables By utilizing parables as His primary vehicle for delivering "the secrets of…
Mark 3 - The healings of Jesus are well-documented and factual. Interestingly, the Jews did not dispute the healing power…
Mark 2 - At the end of this chapter, we see a common problem that Jesus faced with the Pharisees.…
Mark 1 - It's fascinating to identify the different writing styles of the Gospel authors. Matthew began with genealogy. His…
Deuteronomy 15 - A few years ago my wife and I had the opportunity to provide respite care to three…
Deuteronomy 12 - What separated the people of God from the pagans around them was their total allegiance to the…
Ecclesiastes 12 - The final chapter of Ecclesiastes calls for people to remember God. The tone is depressing, however, Solomon…
Luke 13 - Jewish belief at the time would have proclaimed that all Jews, except notorious sinners like tax collectors…
Luke 8 Commentary by Brad Boyles Starting in verse 26 we see an amazing story of casting out a legion…
Luke 5 - But Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray. Luke 5:16 NASB On the…
Ezekiel 45 - Nelson's New Illustrated Commentary points out the emphasis of holiness in this chapter. There are specific details…
Ezekiel 35 - The land of Edom was just south of the Dead Sea. Located in Edom, we find Mount Seir.…