Obedience Over Pride: What Naaman’s Healing in 2 Kings 5 Teaches Us About Doing Things God’s Way
Welcome back to the Bible in a Year journey. Today, we’re exploring 2 Kings chapters 5 and 6, focusing on the unforgettable story of Naaman, a Syrian military commander whose healing from…
Why Did God Send a Lying Spirit? Lessons from 1 Kings 22 and the Death of Ahab
Welcome to another step in our Bible in a Year journey. Today, we’re diving into 1 Kings 22—one of the most theologically challenging and fascinating chapters in the Old Testament. In this chapter, God…
Understanding 1 & 2 Kings: A Complete Overview
The books of 1 and 2 Kings offer one of the most dramatic and spiritually charged narratives in the Old Testament. They trace the rise and fall of…
The Hidden Heights: The Story of the High Places in Israel
High places are mentioned throughout 1 and 2 Kings, often in passing — but their spiritual significance runs deep. Far more than just hilltop shrines, they became symbols of compromise, idolatry, and a divided heart before God. In this blog, we’ll….
Bible in a Year: I Kings 18 - II Kings 9
This week, we’re diving into one of the most intense and spiritually charged sections of the Bible—1 Kings 18 through 2 Kings 9. We’ll see a fearless prophet confront a nation, hidden dangers in places that seemed…
Closing the Door
The Sunday following Easter is sometimes a hard thing to follow. If you get caught up in certain things like boosted attendance, the passion and heartfelt eagerness of the…
Bible in a Year: I Kings 1-17
We're diving into some incredible stories this week in our One Year Bible reading—1 Kings chapters 1 through 18. This week’s readings are filled with a lot of imagery, wisdom, and significant turning points for Israel…
Resurrection Power
Resurrection Sunday. The most celebrated day of the year in our faith of Jesus. The fact I am declared righteous by God, set free from shame, guilt, sin – and not…
Bible in a Year: II Samuel 9-24
Welcome back to our Bible-in-a-Year journey! This week, we're diving into 2 Samuel chapters 9 through 24, exploring the powerful story of King David—his victories, personal struggles, and the consequences of his decisions….
Bible in a Year: Introduction to II Samuel
Welcome to the introduction to the Book of 2 Samuel—a powerful continuation of the story of David, Israel’s greatest king. This book is filled with triumph and tragedy, glory and grief, and it gives us one of the clearest portraits of….
Look to the Cross
It’s Palm Sunday. More and more over the years I come to truly appreciate this day and what it means. It says in Luke 9:51 that Jesus set His eyes on Jerusalem, knowing….
Bible in a Year: I Samuel 17 - II Samuel 8
Welcome back to our Bible-in-a-year journey! This week we're covering 1 Samuel 17 through 2 Samuel 8. This is one of the most exciting week’s of reading so far, filled with intense battles, supernatural encounters, and powerful lessons….
Theology Proper
Have you ever wondered what it means to truly know God? Theology Proper, the study of God the Father and His attributes, invites us to explore His character and actions in depth. While God’s majesty….
Bible in a Year: I Samuel 4-16
Welcome back to our Bible in a Year reading plan! This week we’re diving into 1 Samuel chapters 4 through 16, and this section marks a major turning point in Israel's history. Before we jump in, make sure you check out my intro video on 1 Samuel if you…
Kinsman Redeemer Explained
One of the most powerful and vivid pictures of redemption in the Bible is found in the story of Ruth and Boaz. This remarkable narrative illustrates a profound spiritual truth: Jesus Christ is our Kinsman Redeemer. To fully…
Bible in a Year: Judges 10 - I Samuel 3
This week’s reading takes us from Judges 9 through 1 Samuel 3, covering the final downward spiral of Israel’s leadership, the book of Ruth, and the beginning of the prophetic era with Samuel. As we transition from…
One Thing Matters
It’s been an adjustment over the past month going back to the community center, but I believe we have found our stride and I hope to be more regular in these…
Bible in a Year: Deuteronomy 31 - Joshua 16 (Copy)
This week’s reading takes us from Joshua 17 through Judges 9, covering the final steps of Israel settling into the Promised Land and the major transition from Joshua’s leadership to the time of the judges. We’re going….
Bible in a Year: Deuteronomy 31 - Joshua 16
Get ready—this is one of the wildest weeks of reading yet! We’re wrapping up Deuteronomy, closing out the first five books of the Bible, and moving into the book of Joshua, where Israel finally steps into the….
Devoted to Destruction Explained
Have you ever read the Book of Joshua and wondered why God commanded the Israelites to completely destroy certain nations? Why were entire cities, including men, women….