Sometimes itâs easy to feel alone. We serve a God who is not seen with human eyes, so during troubling times our faith is prone to waver (John 1:18; Hebrews 11:1). This was the situation for the Israelites when they were in slavery down in Egypt. As their lives grew increasingly difficult they cried out to God. From their perspective … Read More
The Biblical book of Daniel is known for lionsâ dens, fiery furnaces, and a host of prophecies. But it also tells the story of a man, and his commitment to God. That story begins in chapter one, years before the lions show up. Danielâs people are taken captive, and he, with the best of the Israelites is transported back to … Read More
When most people think of the upper room they think of Leonardo Da Vinciâs painting. A long narrow table, with high-backed chairs, and twelve Europeans at the table. But Da Vinci was about 1600 years late to the event. What was the upper room really like? Why were the disciples arguing? How could they could they not know Judas was the … Read More
The book of Esther in the Bible is fascinating reading. Although the story took place thousands of years ago, and in a geographical setting far from here, its intrigue and espionage could have been ripped from yesterdayâs headlines. To understand the story one simply needs to know a few characters. Ahasuerus is the Persian King, Esther is his queen, and … Read More
Our 16thPresident, Abraham Lincoln said of the Bible, But for this book we could not know right from wrong. Isaac Newton said, I find more sure marks of authenticity in the Bible than in any profane history whatsoever. Daniel Webster added, I believe the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament to be the will and the work of God. … Read More
The calling of Moses in Exodus 3 is one of my favorite chapters in the Bible. Because the conversation between God and Moses is so lengthy it gives us a look into the Lord’s heart, and itâs easy for us to see our own insecurities in the life of Moses. As you read this chapter remember that Moses, like each … Read More
As you continue reading in the book of Genesis you leave the four events (creation, fall, flood, and nations) of the first 11 chapters behind. The remainder of Genesis comprises the stories of four people (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph). We call them the Patriarchs. The word patriarch means father. We attach this word to the second part of Genesis (chapters 12-50) … Read More
Perhaps you’ve heard it said, “I can’t see the forest for the trees.” Simply put it means that it is easy to get lost in the details of a project and not see the big picture. When it comes to reading a book, that goes back in history some 3,500 years, it is beneficial to keep the big picture in … Read More
Imagine that you sensed your physical health was failing. You lacked the stamina that you once had. Your energy level was way down, and you found yourself susceptible to nearly every sickness that crossed your path. Concerned, you visited your family doctor, and he began his exam with some questions. âAre you sleeping well?â âYes,â you reply, âIâm sleeping nearly … Read More
As you prepare for the new year I’ve included several Bible reading plans to encourage your time in the Word. They are in PDF format so that you can print them and tuck them in the flyleaf of your Bible for a reminder as you develop the habit of reading the Bible daily. The six-day format will take you through the Bible cover … Read More
