In 1 Samuel 2, Hannah offers a heartfelt prayer of praise while rejoicing in God's salvation, justice, and power over…
In 1 Samuel 1, a man named Elkanah from the hill country of Ephraim had two wives: Hannah (who was…
In Proverbs 1, the author identifies himself as Solomon, son of David and king of Israel. The Proverbs of Solomon…
In Judges 9, Gideon's son Abimelech persuades the people of Shechem to make him king by arguing that it's better…
Judges 5 is the Song of Deborah, a victory hymn sung by Deborah and Barak after Israel’s triumph over King…
Joshua 21 - This statement of God's promises is such an encouragement. Let's take a look back and review some…
Joshua 10 - So the sun stood still, and the moon stopped, Until the nation avenged themselves of their enemies.…
Acts 23 - "Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents…
Acts 3 - The miraculous signs and wonders led to opportunities to authenticate the message of the Gospel. Peter did…
Lamentations 1 - The mere existence of the book of Lamentations shows us that God takes seriously our need as…
Leviticus 7 - If any of it is eaten on the third day, God will not accept your offering. The…
Revelation 19 - After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven,…
Revelation 16 - The continuity of the seals and the trumpets is broken up with the bowls as they move…
Revelation 15 - The divine judgment which was revealed by the seals and proclaimed by the trumpets will now be…
Revelation 14 - First question I asked myself... who is Babylon? John, again, is writing symbolically here. Literal Babylon was…
Revelation 5 - The Scroll In ancient times, the Romans would seal their wills seven times. Each wax seal usually…
2 Chronicles 20 - Did God command his people to go into battle singing? I read this over and over…
1 Chronicles 25 - Attention musicians! Does the name Asaph mean anything to you? Anyone....anyone.....Bueller? Although it might not mean…
1 Chronicles 13 - There is a strong theme of unity within the writings of Chronicles. Just as intensely as…
Isaiah 58 - Superficial people. We've all endured them. If we're honest, we've probably been one at some point in…
Isaiah 52 - God's people will be redeemed. They were sold for nothing but they will be bought back without…
Isaiah 42 - God is the only Savior. His creation will bring glory to Him alone and it will not…
Isaiah 26 - Disease. Affliction. Poverty. The kingdom of man wrestles with the birth pains of this world. The city…
Isaiah 20 - Let's first set the stage. Coming on the heels of Isaiah 19 and the oracle concerning Egypt,…
Isaiah 12 - Isaiah 12:1 is a mirror image of Paul's writing in Romans 6:17. Compare the two passages. Then…
Isaiah 9 - Here we get a description of Jesus as a child, son, and eventually, prince. He is called…
Ephesians 5 - For this reason, it says, "Awake, sleeper, And arise from the dead, And Christ will shine on…
Ephesians 3 - It's one of my favorite prayers in Scripture. Ephesians 3:14-21. Once you really see and experience how…
Exodus 15 - The structure of this song can be broken up into four sections with a one-line closing declaration.…
Job 35 - This is arguably Elihu's harshest language against Job. It is a message of condemnation with truth mixed…
Job 3 - In this chapter, we see the pendulam swing completely in the opposite direction from where it began.…
Matthew 11 - Yet another piece of evidence that confirms Jesus was indeed the Messiah is the presence of John…
2 Samuel 22 - My rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. These were the words David penned about God after…
2 Samuel 5 - Every sports fan knows the term "bulletin board material." It occurs days or weeks before a…
2 Timothy 2 - There's only one Gospel. There's only one Gospel. There's. Only. ONE. Gospel. The Gospel = Suffering…
1 Kings 14 - King Jeroboam decided it was time to seek the Lord, but only after his son was…
Genesis 2 - Sometimes we fall into the trap of believing that God's wrath is greater than His grace. In…
Amos 6 - You never know a good thing until it's goneYou never see a crash until it's head onWhy…
Amos 5 - The oppression of the poor. Check. The establishment of structures built on immoral actions. Check. The acceptance…
1 Corinthians 14 - Gifts that are meant to edify the body, share with the body. Gifts that are meant…
Psalm 149 - Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, And His praise in the congregation of…
Psalm 137 - How do we worship in a foreign land? Being completely cut off from their native land, and…
Psalm 135 - Our God is praise worthy in every age and season. No matter the circumstances, God is with…
Psalm 126 - Dr. J. Vernon McGee writes... "The Psalms are full of Christ. There is a more complete picture…
Psalm 118 - Many scholars believe that Psalm 118 was written during Moses' day in the Exodus. If you compare…
Psalm 117 - Although short, this psalm packs a heavy punch. God calls all people to worship Him. The calling…
Psalm 113 - Music connects with every person on the planet. More than likely, all of us can identify with…
Psalm 103 - How long do you strive? It seems like an odd question on the surface. Let me rephrase…
Psalm 100 - I find it ironic that during the holiday season many secular artists will release Christmas albums. I…
Psalm 98 - Do we actually praise and worship God for His judgment? Let the sea and all that fills…
Psalm 96 - "Sing to the LORD a new song; Sing to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Sing to…
Psalm 88 - Psalm 88 will most likely not be made into a children's song one day. It's too raw.…
Psalm 74 - He purchased. He redeemed. He dwelt. The invasion by their enemies has devastated the people of Israel…
Psalm 72 - Psalm 72 is considered a royal psalm and coronation hymn. It presents the job description of the…
Psalm 68 - There is something to be said about the joy of the Lord being our daily strength. Our…
Psalm 66 - The end of Psalm 66 highlights various ways in which we are to walk out the mercy…
Psalm 59 - Twice in the first two verses, David cried out for God to deliver him. In verse 2,…
Psalm 57 - My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise. Psalms…
Psalm 51 - It is known as "The Sinner's Guide" and contains some of the most quoted verses in all…
Psalm 45 - Psalms 45:3-5 describes our Savior Jesus Christ returning as a Warrior Gird your sword on your thigh,…
Psalm 44 - Following God wholeheartedly is a practical act of cooperation (our response) and faith (assurance of God's love).…
Psalm 40 - Gratefulness. Some days it seems to escape us. Our day starts off on the wrong foot and…
Psalm 34 - Many people do not realize that the Psalms were written with a specific poetic order and structure.…
Psalm 30 - One of the most difficult theological principles to reconcile in our hearts and minds is the idea…
Psalm 24 - Psalm 24 was written to be chanted/recited and comes with two choruses. It would have been sung…
Psalm 21 - There is a theme of kingship within this psalm. It's likely it was originally composed for recital…
Psalm 20 - Already, but not yet. What a difficult attitude to have. How do you move from crying out…
Psalm 18 - There are some things which can only be learned over time. God's faithfulness is one particular characteristic…
Psalm 16 - Inheritance is something that's found extensively in Scripture. David writes of this inheritance in verse 5. The…
Psalm 6 - This is the first of the Penitential Psalms. Most believe this piece would have begun with a…
Deuteronomy 32 - Look at all the names Moses ascribed to God in one song! the Rock: Deu 31:4; Deu…
Ecclesiastes 1 - The Bible quite often emphasizes its main point by using a common Hebrew superlative. We see this…
Numbers 28 - God was teaching the Israelites what it meant to have a heart full of love for Him.…
Luke 1 Commentary by Brad Boyles Who made the most significant contribution to the New Testament in terms of total…
Song of Solomon 8 Commentary by Brad Boyles As Hank has written, this chapter is the 1 Corinthians 13 of…
Song of Solomon 7 Commentary by Brad Boyles In today's culture, being liberated is often defined as being free from…
Song of Solomon 6 Commentary by Brad Boyles The theme of this chapter is most definitely reconciliation. As Hank has…
Song of Solomon 5 - As with any marriage, there is miscommunication. Hurt and conflict naturally follow. It is hard…
Song of Solomon 4 - If we study these chapters carefully we can see that there has been no mention…
Song of Solomon 3 - The beautiful pageantry described in verses 6-11 really reflects on how Solomon was viewed during…
Song of Solomon 2 - The chapter begins as a young woman is excited by the arrival of her lover.…
Song of Solomon 1 Commentary by Brad Boyles Just like the phrase "holy of holies" and "king of kings," Song…