The context and the background for the book of Nehemiah is that the people are in the process of rebuilding the walls of the city of Jerusalem. It would have been difficult and backbreaking work for those involved, but it… Read More ›
Old Testament
The Old Testament is a collection of thirty-nine books about the history and religion of the people of Israel. They represent a unified narrative about God and his attempt to relate to humankind by relating to a specific group of people. The Old Testament contains four main sections: the Pentateuch, the Former Prophets (or Historical Books), the Writings, and the Latter Prophets.
A God Who Speaks – Nehemiah 8:1-18
The Christian life has become domesticated and watered down. We need to recover our adventurous faith. This passage gives us the story of the revival of a nation. It was exposure to God’s Word that revived the people. 1 –… Read More ›
The Role Of Leadership Is To Define Reality – Ezra 10:1-44
The nation has been restored and God’s glory has been revealed. However, the nation had compromised in their practices. The men had taken foreign wives outside of God’s people. This was diluting their commitment to God. Ezra is a broken… Read More ›
Party On! – Ezra 6:13-22
Celebration is a spiritual discipline. It is not optional. There are Psalms of celebration in the Bible where we are encourages to celebrate. It is not based on feeling. Paul could rejoice in chains and in prison! There are at… Read More ›
Passing The Mantle – 2 Kings 2:1-15
This is the story of changing of the guard from Elijah to Elisha. It is the passing of the mantle; it is the transfer of anointing from one generation to the next. It must happen for the next generation to… Read More ›
Whose Is The Kingdom? – 1 Kings 1:1-53
This book of Kings covers approximately 400 years (From around 970-570 BC). At this time King David is slightly on the decline and there is a decline that continues throughout the book. However, it is evident that God is faithful… Read More ›
What God Has Joined Together – 1 Kings 8:1-61
There are blessed combinations in these verses. The presence of God starts to fill up this newly completed Temple. God has arrived! Without God’s glory the building is useless. 1 – Wonder and Word (vs. 1-13) The Ark of the… Read More ›
Watch Out For Liars and Lions – 1 Kings 13:1-32
This chapter tells us the events relating to a young prophet who came from Judah to confront Jeroboam. 1 – The Lord Directed Him (vs. 1-3) Little is known of this young prophet. His name is not even given. Like… Read More ›
The Power Of Kindness – 1 Kings 17:7-24
Sometimes things do not go right in life. Elijah and the family have been living together off miracles before something goes wrong. The son has died and the woman believes her past sins have brought this about. Elijah shows kindness…. Read More ›
Surveying The Construction – 1 Kings 9:1-28
It was a job well done. There is a certain pride in building something that looks good. In this chapter the building is finished. God now shows up to speak to Solomon. God is in the process of building people… Read More ›
Feed My Sheep 