Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 4: Humiliation and Restoration
Daniel 4 lets us hear Nebuchadnezzar tell the story of his own humiliation. I find that unusual and deeply sobering: the king who once…
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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?…
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…
Nadab and Abihu’s Strange Fire: Why Were They Judged?
Why did God judge Nadab and Abihu so quickly when they offered strange fire? Leviticus tells us what was wrong with their offering while…
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 Noahic Covenant: What God Promised Noah
What exactly did God promise when He made the covenant with Noah after the flood? The rainbow is the sign most people remember, but…
The Holy Spirit as Our Helper: What It Means
What does it mean to call the Holy Spirit our Helper? His help is personal and powerful, but it never competes with Jesus or…
Quail From Heaven: Why One Wilderness Meal Ended in Judgment
Why did God give Israel quail twice in the wilderness, yet one account ends in provision and the other ends beside graves? The answer…
The Battles at Ai: Why Israel Fell and How God Restored Them
The two battles at Ai raise a question I do not think we should rush past. How did Israel go from the unmistakable victory…
Who Is the Holy Spirit? His Person and Work in Scripture
Who is the Holy Spirit, and how should Christians think about His presence and work? Some people speak of Him as a feeling in…
Hannah in the Bible: Prayer, Surrender, and Hope
Hannah’s story begins with a grief she could not fix, and Peninnah would not let her forget it. I want to look closely at…
Elijah at Mount Carmel: Why God Answered With Fire
Why did Elijah gather Israel on Mount Carmel and ask God to answer with fire? Elijah was not staging a dramatic contest to draw…