2 Kings 17 - Hoshea was the last king of Israel before it was captured by the Assyrians. In this…
2 Kings 14 - What I am struck by in this 14th chapter of 2 Kings is just how much…
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 2 - Discipleship 101 Elijah respectfully asked Elisha to stay and leave him alone, but Elisha refused to…
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 18 - Obadiah was a manager of Ahab's royal palace and a devout worshiper of God. He demonstrated…
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 9 - 1 Kings 9 provides some insight into the subtle turn taking place in Solomon. As soon…
1 Kings 6 - It's amazing to me that the Lord spoke these same words over and over to Solomon.…
1 Kings 3 - Incredibly, we see both the pinnacle of Solomon's character as well as a foreshadowing of his…
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 49 - What did Jacob's prophecies mean long-term for these sons of Israel? Reuben, you are my firstborn, my…
Genesis 48 - From Jacob (Israel's) sons, the 12 tribes would be formed. This can be confusing when you factor…
Genesis 44 - Judah goes from schemer to savior. He goes from loving himself to understanding pure, unconditional love. He…
Genesis 43 - There are several tests going on in Genesis 43. Jacob's faith is being tested. Will he trust…
Genesis 42 - According to Wikipedia, The Conscience Fund is one of three gift funds maintained by the United States…
Genesis 41 - Joseph began as a shepherd of animals and become a shepherd of men. He, like Jesus, was…
Genesis 39 - Set against the backdrop of Joseph's brother Judah pursuing a harlot who was actually his daughter-in-law, here…
Genesis 38 - Social media has become a giant in today's culture. It's a place you can project the best…
Genesis 32 - There are three points that really stick out to me in this chapter. Separation from the world…
Genesis 20 - Once again Abraham lied. Once again he told a foreign king his wife was his sister. And…
Genesis 19 - I find it interesting that there were two angels sent to Lot's house to save four people.…
Genesis 17 - The question we all ask ourselves at one point or another is, why circumcision? First, in the…
Genesis 16 - Think about all the stressful situations that Abraham, Sarai, and Hagar now faced from one sinful decision.…
Genesis 13 - Between chapters 12 and 13, we see a spiritual maturity unfolding in Abram's life. His journey into…
Genesis 11 - Josephus wrote of how the Tower of Babel originated from the heart and mind of Nimrod. "Now…
Genesis 10 - Here in Genesis 10, we are introduced to an individual whose full-fledged insurrection led to all sorts…
Genesis 7 - The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master's feeding trough, but Israel does not know;…
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…
John 19 - One of the unique aspects of John's Gospel is the theme of Jesus as the Lamb of…
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 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 4 - Jesus told him, "Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will not believe." John 4:48 HCSB…
John 3 - If we take a bird's eye view of chapter 3, we find that John is intentional about…
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…
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 9 - Nehemiah 9 describes a scene of revival. God was working collectively and personally to bring about reflection,…
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 5 - In Nehemiah 4, we looked at how the enemy engages us when we step out in faith…
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 13 - Don't neglect to show hospitality, for by doing this some have welcomed angels as guests without knowing…
Hebrews 12 - Dear Weary Christ-Follower, Read Hebrews 12:3-17 Which is worse, the weight of sin or the discipline of…
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 8 - Hebrews 8 is an important chapter because it proves Jesus was the Messiah and His covenant was…
Hebrews 5 - First, let's just point out that this chapter is deep! Here in Hebrews 5, we see two…
Hebrews 4 - The Law demanded perfection. This was the standard accomplished by Jesus. Despite our best efforts, we don't…
Hebrews 3 - At one point in the '90s, Michael Jordan, Bo Jackson, and Andre Agassi all had an Official…
Hebrews 2 - For in bringing many sons to glory, it was entirely appropriate that God—all things exist for Him…
Hebrews 1 - We do not know the writer of Hebrews and honestly, it doesn't matter. The book is absolutely…
Malachi 4 - But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its…
Malachi 3 - "Because I, Yahweh, have not changed, you descendants of Jacob have not been destroyed. Malachi 3:6 HCSB…
Malachi 2 - God starts with the priests and then works His way down to marriage and divorce in this…
Malachi 1 - Malachi's ministry would have overlapped with Nehemiah. The temple had been rebuilt (v. 13), and there was…
Zechariah 13 - In order to understand this chapter, we must rewind to the end of Zechariah 12. In the…
Zechariah 12 - Zechariah's name means "The Lord Remembers" and in this chapter, we get a striking image of God…
Zechariah 5 - Even though the Jewish people were brought back to their land, were forgiven of their sins, and…
Zechariah 4 - Verse 6 is the key to unlocking the truth of Zechariah 4. So he answered me, "This…
Zechariah 3 - Wow! What. A. Scene. Joshua stands before God in rags while Satan accuses him. That image alone…
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 2 - Urgency. Do you sense it? Are you living it? There are two massive truth bombs that come…
Zephaniah 1 - The twelve minor prophets are divided into two categories based on the time period of their ministry.…
Nahum 3 - God has declared the condition of Nineveh unrepairable. They have gone too far. There is no chance…
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…
Haggai 1 - We just finished studying Zephaniah who warned of God's future judgment on Judah, and as predicted, they…
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 3 - The distortion of justice taking place in Israel was a strong indicator of just how bad things…
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 1 - Nineveh was both a great and wicked city. It was the capital of the Assyrian Empire and…
Amos 8 - What can be more susceptible to rot and disease than ripened fruit? There is a short window…
Amos 7 - In Genesis, Abraham pled with God over Sodom. In Exodus, Moses interceded for Israel. Here, Amos does…
Amos 5 - The oppression of the poor. Check. The establishment of structures built on immoral actions. Check. The acceptance…
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…
Joel 1 - The book of Joel centers around The Day of the Lord. Here is a brief synopsis of…
Hosea 14 - Many people today worship their own abilities and accomplishments. For others, it is their intellect. Still others…