Bethel in the Bible: Jacob’s Meeting With God
What happened at Bethel that made the place so important in Scripture? God met Jacob there when he was afraid and alone, but generations…
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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…
The Atonement of Jesus Christ: What the Cross Accomplished
What did Jesus actually accomplish when He died on the cross? Did the Father turn against His Son, or did the Father, Son, and…
The Land of Canaan: God’s Promise to Israel Explained
Canaan runs through the Bible from Abraham's call to Israel's future restoration. Why did God give this particular land, and what happened when Israel…
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…
Circumcision in the Bible: Covenant, Salvation, and Christ
Why did God command circumcision, and why does the New Testament warn Gentiles not to seek it as a condition of salvation? The answer…
King Saul: From Promise to Disobedience
What happened to Saul between the day God chose him and the day he died on Mount Gilboa? His story begins with real promise,…
Blood Moons and Darkened Suns: What Bible Prophecy Says
A red moon or a darkened sun can immediately make people think about Bible prophecy. But does every eclipse fulfill Joel or Revelation? I…
Hezekiah’s Sign: Why Did the Shadow Move Backward?
What happened when the shadow moved backward for Hezekiah? Scripture gives us enough to affirm a real miracle, but it does not explain the…
What Are Angels? What the Bible Really Says
Angels appear throughout the Bible, but Scripture speaks about them with a restraint that should keep us from guessing beyond what God has revealed.…
Adam and Eve: Why Their Story Still Matters
Who were Adam and Eve, and why does their story still control so much of what Scripture teaches about us? Genesis presents them as…
Proverbs 27:19 Explained: What Your Heart Reveals
Proverbs 27:19 compares the heart to a face reflected in water, and that picture makes me pause. How can the hidden heart reveal the…