In the wake of King Saul’s death there’s a leadership vacuum in Israel and leadership vacuums often lead to power grabs. David, God’s an... Read More
When Saul calls David, who unbeknownst to him has been anointed to replace him as king, to join his court, we begin to see the contrast between these ... Read More
Here’s Jonah’s problem: he wants God’s mercy for himself and God’s judgment for others. Jonah’s problem isn’t unique to him. Jonah 4 shoul... Read More
In our passage, Yahweh, the one true God, summons the people of Israel to Mt. Sinai, “the mountain of God,” where He intends to give them ... Read More
In this conclusion to 1 Peter, we find Peter’s final encouragements to suffering sojourners. Suffering sojourners trust in God’s providence, d... Read More
We live in a world that is regulated by power and influence. If we have it, there is a temptation to keep it all costs. And if we don’t have it, the... Read More
Sin affects us profoundly. Our fellowship with God suffers. We don’t work like we’re supposed to because God made us to be in a right relationship... Read More
Pursue the Lord who is the strength of our heart and our refuge forever. ... Read More
What does it mean to be blessed? In the face of our own greed and the world’s temptation to define blessing by wealth and possessions, the theme of ... Read More
Colossians 4:7–18 is the closing of a letter that Paul wrote in chains. He introduces us to ten people–each with a story. Together they form a... Read More
