What Is the Word of the LORD in the Old Testament?
The phrase “the word of the LORD” appears so often in the Old Testament that it is easy to read right past it. Does…
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The Parable of the Lost Sheep: What It Means in Luke and Matthew
The lost sheep is one of Jesus' best-known parables, yet its familiar picture can hide the questions Jesus was actually answering. Why does Luke…
Who Was Lamech in Cain’s Line? A Warning From Genesis 4
Genesis names two men called Lamech, and it is easy to confuse them if we move too quickly. The Lamech in Genesis 4 comes…
America’s Christian Heritage: A Biblical Examination
How should Christians speak about America’s Christian heritage without turning patriotism into worship? I believe we can tell the truth about the nation’s biblical…
The Book of Galatians: Christ Alone and Christian Freedom
Why does Paul speak so sharply to churches that already believed in Jesus? They were being taught to add circumcision and the Mosaic Law…
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…
Taste and See That the Lord Is Good: Psalm 34:8 Explained
Psalm 34:8 sounds simple: “Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good.” But what does it mean to taste God's goodness, especially when…
Thanksgiving: A Biblical Look at Gratitude and Its History
What are Christians actually doing when we give thanks? The Bible gives thanksgiving a much deeper meaning than a holiday meal, and the history…
Who Is the Angel of the LORD? Was He Jesus Christ?
The title “Angel of the LORD” can be confusing. Does it describe an ordinary angel carrying God’s message, or do these passages show the…
The Rainbow Covenant: What It Means in Genesis
A rainbow can catch our attention before we stop to think about why it is there. When I return to Genesis, though, I find…
The Parable of the Leaven: What Does It Mean?
The Parable of the Leaven is only one sentence in Matthew and two verses in Luke. So what does the leaven mean here: the…
Araunah’s Threshing Floor: David’s Costly Offering
Why did David refuse to offer the Lord something that cost him nothing? That statement is memorable, but it only makes sense when we…