The Book of Isaiah Explained: Judgment, Salvation, and the Messiah
Isaiah moves through judgment, comfort, history, and prophecy on a scale that can feel overwhelming. Who was this prophet, and how do his messages…
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The Tribe of Judah: From a Flawed Son to the Lion of Judah
When I think about Judah, it is easy to jump straight to David and then to Jesus. But Scripture begins with a man whose…
Absalom, Amnon, and Tamar: A Painful Biblical Account
2 Samuel 13 is painful to read, and it should be. How did one man's corrupt desire turn violent while the leaders in David's…
Halloween and Christianity: What Does the Bible Say?
People can mean very different things when they talk about Halloween. One neighbor may picture children asking for candy, while another is thinking about…
Take Up Your Cross: What Jesus Means by Denying Yourself
What did Jesus mean when He told us to deny ourselves and take up the cross? I do not think He was calling us…
What Is the Body of Christ? The Church United Under Jesus
What does it mean for believers to be the Body of Christ? As I follow Paul's reasoning, I see much more than people who…
Hell and the Lake of Fire: What Does the Bible Teach?
Hell is not a subject for jokes, and it should never become a threat we use carelessly in an argument. The Bible speaks about…
The Tower of Babel: What Happened and Why God Scattered the People
The builders at Babel tell us why they acted: they wanted a city centered on their own name, and they believed it would keep…
Noah’s Descendants: Masoretic Text vs. Septuagint Lifespans
The ages in Genesis can get confusing very quickly, especially when the Masoretic Text and the Septuagint do not always give the same numbers.…
The 144,000 in Revelation: Who Are They?
Revelation names the 144,000 in two main scenes, and both scenes give us details we should take seriously. Who are these people, and what…
Moses and the Rock: Why Was He Disciplined?
Two scenes in Moses' life are easy to blend together. In Exodus 17 God told him to strike a rock, but in Numbers 20…
The Christmas Star: What Guided the Magi to Jesus?
What was the star that led the Magi to Jesus? Matthew tells us exactly what it did, but he never explains what kind of…