After David had gathered materials to build the Temple, he assembled his leaders and requested that they give a freewill offering in order to complete the need. They responded with much gold, silver, bronze, and iron. Then, they worshipped the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Chronicles is a commentary on OT history. After providing genealogies, it concentrates on the historical events starting with David and ending with the Fall of Jerusalem. It is not a repeat of 1 and 2 Kings. Chronicles is very detailed, especially...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
When we pray for fellow believers, what do pray for? Usually, we pray for some kind of healing or comfort or safety. We may pray for someone having surgery or traveling on vacation. The bulk of our prayers for one another in the faith oftentimes...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Ahaziah, the son of Ahab, became king of Israel after Ahab’s death. As Ahab had ignored the Lord and worshipped Baal, so Ahaziah even more. Ahaziah fell through the roof and was dying from the injuries he suffered. With no thought towards...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Paul’s letter to the Galatian believers is his attempt to demonstrate the fallacy of their recent theological shift, and he is quiet persuasive! The Galatians have been convinced that their salvation is not complete unless they adopt the OT...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
One is hard pressed to read through 1 Samuel without acknowledging that God is sovereignly in control of all things. His hand is evident in this book directing events and people to culminate in His intention of David becoming king of Israel. He...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Deuteronomy reveals that the coming Messiah would function in the office of prophet. Deut. 18:15 says, “The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you.” Acts 3:22 reveals the apostles understood Jesus...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The salvation of man is an act of God’s grace that is meant for the glory of God. That fundamental purpose becomes apparent in the “why” and “how” of salvation. Why did God save us? 1 Cor 1:26-29, “For consider...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
I remember the first time I heard this story in Sunday School. (Teachers, you really do make a long lasting impact on young minds!) I remember my teacher acting out and explaining the events. I also remember how she missed the point. (All...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
We will never understand the glories of the Gospel until we understand the depths of our depravity! The opening chapters of Romans clearly reveal three universal truth statements. (1) God has revealed Himself to everyone, “General...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
