Proverbs 20 - This chapter really addresses a diverse range of topics. Excessive drinking, gossip, pride, and disobedience, just to…
Proverbs 19 - If you are like me then you might have read this chapter and become uncomfortable with a…
Proverbs 16 - "A man's heart plans his way, but the LORD determines his steps." Proverbs 16:9 HCSB This passage…
Proverbs 2 - In Proverbs 1, we learned that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. Here…
1 Peter 4 - Arm yourself! This is a powerful opening in 1 Peter 4. Our thought process regarding suffering…
Titus 3 - Have you ever been involved in a foolish conversation? How about an endless quarrel about a technicality?…
2 Samuel 22 - My rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. These were the words David penned about God after…
2 Samuel 17 - Ahithophel had gone all in. He was firmly in Absalon's camp after abruptly turning on David.…
2 Samuel 15 - Absalom was good looking, charismatic, and a cutthroat politician. Modern-day politicians would do well to study…
1 Samuel 24 - David retreats with his men to the caves of the Wilderness of En Gedi. This was…
1 Samuel 18 - “Saul has slain his thousands,And David his ten thousands.” The wording here says that "all cities…
1 Samuel 12 - When our vision is blinded to reality, sometimes the most effective reminder comes from God flexing…
1 Samuel 7 - Coming off the heels of their defeat to the Philistines, Samuel would bring forth a challenge.…
1 Timothy 2 - As a child, I would sometimes hear my parents say, "As long as you are under…
Romans 15 - This week, I learned a very relevant historical fact that alters the way I read and understand…
Romans 11 - To me, the most interesting part of Romans 11 starts in verse 25. After outlining the difference…
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 19 - For who regards you as superior? What do you have that you did not receive? And…
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 6 - When the servant of the man of God got up early and went out, he discovered…
1 Kings 19 - The events in 1 Kings 19 could be known as "The Pastor's Chapter." After the triumphant,…
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…
Genesis 28 - Promises, promises. Jacob was a slick wheeler and dealer as we will find out later. He certainly…
Genesis 24 - Consider the picture we get of Christ's relationship with the church from Isaac and Rebekah... Just like…
Genesis 18 - I have to admit, I'm not a great intercessor. I sometimes fall victim to the attitude that…
James 5 - How should we respond to sickness and what is the church's responsibility? In Chapter 5, James gives…
James 3 - "Name-It Claim-It" Theology - believers have the power to speak anything into existence. You just have to…
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…
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 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 6 - Nehemiah is determined to fulfill the Lord's work and rebuild the walls despite facing every obstacle imaginable…
Nehemiah 4 - This chapter is a case study for how the enemy works when you decide to follow through…
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 11 - The Hall of Faith. It is by far the most popular and most quoted chapter of Hebrews.…
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 7 - What kind of motives do we have for the rituals and traditions we hold onto? by asking…
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 2 - People only want to hear what tickles their ears. They don't want to hear the truth. "Men…
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 7 - In Genesis, Abraham pled with God over Sodom. In Exodus, Moses interceded for Israel. Here, Amos does…
Joel 1 - The book of Joel centers around The Day of the Lord. Here is a brief synopsis of…
Hosea 5 - "I will return again to my place, until they acknowledge their guilt and seek my face, and in their…
Daniel 10 - Today, prayer is endorsed as a personal remedy. Although this is true to an extent, it doesn't…
Daniel 9 - All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for…
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 3 - I want to present three challenging points to consider within the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego.…
2 Corinthians 10 - Most likely, Paul was dealing with a false teacher or many false teachers who had infiltrated…
2 Corinthians 6 - "Such persons cannot say this petition of the Lord’s prayer, 'Lead us not into temptation.' They…
1 Corinthians 11 - 1 Corinthians 11 opens up a can of worms in our culture today. At the very…
1 Corinthians 5 - Paul once again comes out swinging against the Corinthians for their immorality and tolerance. Interestingly, his…
Psalm 149 - Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, And His praise in the congregation of…
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 140 - When we go to God in our afflictions, we can rest knowing that He hears us. We…
Psalm 138 - The LORD will accomplish what concerns me; Your lovingkindness, O LORD, is everlasting; Do not forsake the…
Psalm 135 - Our God is praise worthy in every age and season. No matter the circumstances, God is with…
Psalm 133 - Through Jesus, the Holy Spirit has been poured out over us. Like a priest who would be…
Psalm 132 - This psalm is a prayer that pleads with God to remember His covenant. Some ascribe it to…
Psalm 131 - “Here we find the description of a humble, a broken and contrite spirit. It has well been…
Psalm 129 - The enemies of God will not prevail. Even though it seems like they are winning, God promises…
Psalm 126 - Dr. J. Vernon McGee writes... "The Psalms are full of Christ. There is a more complete picture…
Psalm 123 - What do we do when there is no move from God? Our God is a useful God.…
Psalm 122 - In the Christian Jewish Bible, verse 4 speaks to two reasons for going to the house of…
Psalm 116 - "How can I repay the LORD for all the good He has done for me? 13 I…
Psalm 115 - Israel, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield. 10 House of Aaron, trust in…
Psalm 109 - What do we make of this prayer? On the surface, it appears to be vindictive, hateful, and…
Psalm 102 - "The Psalm has been attributed to Daniel, to Jeremiah, to Nehemiah, or to some of the other…
Psalm 101 - "I will pay attention to the way of integrity. When will You come to me? I will…
Psalm 86 - We are all familiar with the tumultuous relationship between joy and sorrow. In Psalm 86, David moves…
Psalm 85 - He has shown favor. He has restored. He has forgiven. He has covered. He withdrew his fury.…
Psalm 83 - Psalm 83 is speaking directly to those of us who deal with arrogant and stubborn people. Some…
Psalm 72 - Psalm 72 is considered a royal psalm and coronation hymn. It presents the job description of the…
Psalm 70 - The reality of this Psalm is palpable. We've all had days where we face an urgent situation…
Psalm 68 - There is something to be said about the joy of the Lord being our daily strength. Our…
Psalm 65 - "How blessed is the one whom You choose and bring near to You To dwell in Your…
Psalm 64 - "One of the most pressing theological questions today is “why do the evil ones prosper?” If one…
Psalm 62 - Back in high school, I used to play percussion in concert band. One of my favorite instruments…
Psalm 61 - When we struggle through hard times, we lose confidence. Our demeanor changes and we just can't move…
Psalm 60 - Defeat is never easy. Never. But since Jesus took on sin and death and triumphed over it…
Psalm 58 - Verses 1-6We read a familiar description of those in leadership who deceive others. Consider the description. They…
Psalm 56 - In his book "Happiness," Randy Alcorn writes, “I think it’s fair to say that many Christians don’t…
Psalm 55 - Suffering often produces an emotional rollercoaster. We are emotional beings who can swing violently from low to…
Psalm 54 - Though the opening verses do not indicate the specifics of the trouble at hand, the plea is…