The Jebusites in the Bible: Jerusalem Before David
Who were the Jebusites, and why do they keep appearing in the Bible’s account of Jerusalem? Their story reaches from the descendants of Canaan…
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David and Bathsheba: Sin, Repentance, and Lasting Consequences
When I read the account of David and Bathsheba, I am struck by how quickly one hidden sin spread into the lives of so…
Lily of the Valley: Is It a Name for Jesus?
“Lily of the Valley” is a beloved name for Jesus in hymns and Christian devotion, but does the Bible actually give Him that title?…
David’s Water Offering: Why He Poured It Out to the Lord
Why did David pour out the water his mighty men risked their lives to bring him? At first, his response can look wasteful or…
The Feast of Tabernacles: What It Means in the Bible
What was Israel supposed to remember during the Feast of Tabernacles, and why does the feast appear again when Jesus offers living water and…
Why Does God Choose the Younger Son So Often in the Bible?
When I read Scripture carefully, I keep noticing how often God gives an important blessing or covenant role to someone people would not naturally…
The Pentateuch: Why These Five Books Matter
What exactly is the Pentateuch, and why do we need these five ancient books to understand Jesus? I believe we need to follow their…
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…
Eliezer of Damascus: Was He Abraham’s Servant Who Found Rebekah?
Was the servant who found Rebekah for Isaac actually Eliezer of Damascus? The connection makes sense, but Genesis never gives the servant in chapter…
Jacob in the Bible: His Life, Failures, and Transformation
Jacob’s life is difficult to read because God’s promise runs through a man who repeatedly tries to secure what God had already declared. I…
Nebuchadnezzar: The Proud King Who Learned God’s Sovereignty
Nebuchadnezzar was one of the most powerful kings in the ancient world, yet Daniel keeps drawing our attention to the God who stood above…
Psalm 22 Explained: The Messiah’s Cry and the Cross
Psalm 22 begins with a question Jesus spoke from the cross, but it does not end with that question. How can David's real anguish…