As we begin the book of Ezekiel this week, I'd first like to refer you to this resource on on Ezekiel by the Bible Project....

Costly Truth Jeremiah's life reminds us that the truth is costly. No one has a problem with the truth when it coincides with what we were...

This week we are knee deep in the book of Jeremiah. Firstly, I'd like to commend the overview video of the book by the Bible Project....

Ecclesiastes is probably the wrong book to read if you are feeling emo or depressed, because you might make the mistake of taking away...

This week I would like to continue with some reflections on various proverbs! Proverbs 17:1 - Better a dry crust with peace and quiet...

There is so much that can be said about Proverbs! Each verse could spark a blog entry of its own! So to that end, this week and next...

Why is Job categorized as "Wisdom Literature"? First of all, what is wisdom literature? Generally speaking, I like to think of wisdom...

This week we will be starting the book of Job! I do want to refer you to this excellent article by the folks at the Bible Project about...

This week I want to especially commend an article on the Bible Project website, written by Whitney Woolard. She does an amazing job of...

Just a few thoughts on our reading this week! The Final Third of Isaiah: Peak Old Testament (in my view) The last third of Isaiah is one...

One of my favorite things about Isaiah is how he calls out the people of God for the injustice in their actions. I find a great example...

Isaiah is like many of the other prophets in that some of the harshest judgments and strongest language. The picture that we often get is...

One of my favorite parts of the books of 1, 2 Kings is the story of Josiah's kingship. A couple quick reflections from the account of his...

I can’t help but notice how many of the kings are known for doing what was evil in God’s sight! It is almost all of them with only a few...

David's Latter Years David is in his old years and he is in the process of passing the throne to his son Solomon. I must confess that I...

In chapter 7, David and the nation have entered into a season of peace and David decides that it is time to direct his attention toward...

After the death of Saul, David is set to take his place as king of Israel. David has the approval of God, even receiving the anointing,...

“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23) “‘Death has been swallowed...

Another major story arc of 1 Samuel is the rise and fall of Israel's first king. Amongst the many stories in the Bible, Saul's kingship,...

Samuel lived and led during an interim time between the judges and the kingship. It is hard to categorize the kind of ministry role that...