Joseph in the Bible: From the Pit to God’s Purpose
If we tell Joseph’s life too quickly, it can sound as though he moved straight from a pit to a palace. Genesis does not…
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The Rainbow in the Bible: What Does It Mean?
A rainbow can stir up all kinds of ideas, so what has God actually told us to remember when one appears? Genesis gives it…
God Is Our Light: What the Bible Means
Genesis begins with light appearing at God’s command, and Revelation ends with the Lamb as the light of the New Jerusalem. Between those scenes,…
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…
God’s Providence and Provision: How He Rules and Cares
How should we trust God's providence when life is painful or confusing? I find it helpful to separate providence—God's continuing rule and care over…
The Book of Nehemiah Explained: Rebuilding Walls and Restoring Worship
The book of Nehemiah is about much more than finishing a wall in fifty-two days. How did God use one man's burden to restore…
Psalm 23: The Lord Is My Shepherd Explained
Psalm 23 is so familiar that it is easy to hear only a few favorite lines. When I read the whole psalm together, the…
Will the Holy Spirit Be Removed Before the Tribulation?
What do Christians mean when they say the Holy Spirit will be removed before the Tribulation? We need to answer carefully, because the Spirit…
The Johannine Comma: What 1 John 5:7 Says
What exactly is the Johannine Comma, and why does it appear in 1 John 5 in the KJV and NKJV but not in most…
The Stranger, Widow, and Fatherless: God’s Care
Why does Scripture return so often to the stranger, the widow, the fatherless, and the poor? Each group could be left with little protection,…
What Does the Bible Say About Men’s and Women’s Hair?
Hair may seem like a small subject until we come to 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 and see how seriously Paul treats it. What is he…
Psalm 8: What It Reveals About God and Humanity
When I read Psalm 8, I want to slow down and follow David's thought from beginning to end. He looks at the heavens and…