Isaac in the Bible: His Life, Faith, and Place in God’s Promise
Isaac can seem quiet beside Abraham and Jacob, but I find his life deeply instructive. God named him before he was born, preserved him…
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The Wisdom of Solomon: A Gift and a Warning
Solomon's wisdom is famous, but what did God actually give him? His life raises another hard question too: how could the wisest king turn…
The Book of Obadiah: Edom, Pride, and the Day of the Lord
Obadiah has only twenty-one verses, yet it raises a question much larger than the nation of Edom. Why does the Lord judge this people…
The Hidden Wisdom of God: What Paul Meant
Paul’s words about God’s hidden wisdom raise a question I want to understand carefully. How could the rulers who opposed Jesus know enough to…
Barnabas in the Bible: The Son of Encouragement
What kind of encouragement actually strengthens a church? Barnabas is often remembered as the “Son of Encouragement,” but Acts gives that name more weight…
Salt of the Earth: What Did Jesus Mean?
Jesus looked at ordinary disciples and said, “You are the salt of the earth.” He did not tell them they might become salt after…
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego: Faith in the Fiery Furnace
Daniel 3 brings us to a moment when three men must decide whether they will obey God in full view of an empire. They…
The Book of Ecclesiastes: What Does Vanity Mean?
Why does Ecclesiastes keep calling life “vanity”? Is Solomon saying nothing has meaning, or is he exposing what happens when we ask created things…
Jeremiah: The Prophet Who Spoke God’s Word to a Rebellious Nation
Jeremiah spent years speaking God's word to people who did not want to hear it. Judah still had the temple and used religious language,…
Baal in the Bible: Why His Worship Was So Serious
When we hear the name Baal, it is easy to think of little more than a dead religion from the ancient world. Yet Scripture…
Spiritual Gifts: What Does the Bible Teach?
What should we expect when the Bible speaks about spiritual gifts? Some people chase dramatic experiences, while others react to real abuse by treating…
Wicked Schemes: What Makes a Plan Sinful?
What makes a plan wicked? Planning itself is part of ordinary life, and Scripture commends wise counsel and diligence. The danger begins when thought…