The Book of Obadiah: Edom, Pride, and the Day of the Lord
Obadiah confronts a nation that watched its brother's disaster with satisfaction and then joined in the harm. Edom trusted its strongholds, wealth, and allies,…
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The Pentateuch: Why These Five Books Matter
The laws in the first five books of the Bible can be difficult to follow when we lose sight of the people who received…
The Book of Ezekiel Explained: Visions, Judgment, and Hope
Ezekiel was a priest living far from the temple where his people worshiped. Babylon had carried him and many other Judeans away from their…
Who Wrote Hebrews? The Case for Paul as Its Author
The writer of Hebrews tells us that Timothy, a close fellow worker of the apostle Paul, has been set free, and he hopes they…
The Book of Acts: What It Teaches About the Early Church
Before Jesus ascended to Heaven, He told His followers to wait in Jerusalem for the Holy Spirit. They had seen Him alive after His…
The Book of Amos: God’s Warning to a Comfortable Nation
Israel looked prosperous when Amos came to warn her. The nation had recovered territory, wealthy households enjoyed comfort, and people continued their religious observances.…
Abraham’s Life: Faith, Failure, and God’s Promise
Abraham trusted God enough to leave his home, live as a foreigner in Canaan, and follow God's command when it seemed to put the…
The Book of Proverbs Explained: How to Read Biblical Wisdom
Proverbs 26 tells us not to answer a fool according to his folly, and then the next verse tells us to answer him. If…
The Book of Malachi Explained: When Worship Becomes Routine
Malachi spoke to people who had their temple back and were offering sacrifices again, yet their reverence for God was fading. Religious activity continued…
King David: His Life, Failures, Faith, and God’s Promise
David was looking after his father's sheep when the prophet Samuel came to his family to anoint Israel's next king. God chose David, but…
The Book of Ecclesiastes: What Does Vanity Mean?
Ecclesiastes calls life vanity while also telling us to enjoy God’s gifts and do our work faithfully. Those teachings belong together. Solomon exposes how…
Paul’s Letters to the Corinthians: What They Teach
The Corinthians argued over teachers, tolerated open sexual sin, and brought their divisions into worship. Some questioned Paul's authority, and some denied the resurrection…