Do you go along with the crowd and do what others tell you to do? Do you have set behavioral standards in life? Would you do what Daniel did? ◊ Daniel was only a teenager (most scholars place him between… Read More ›
Books of the Bible
The God of Mercy in JONAH 4
Have you ever been angry with God? How did that work out for you? Regardless of our stance or reasoning, God always has the last word. Even with prophets and people like you and me. ◊ I’ve been asked if I… Read More ›
The Reluctant Prophet in JONAH 3
After what happened in Chapters 1 and 2, Jonah is now on a revived and effective mission in Chapter 3. But something is still not right. Have you ever questioned God about the path you’re on? ◊ As seen in Jonah… Read More ›
The Repentant Prophet in JONAH 2
Have you ever erred greatly and then came to a full remorse-filled recognition of your mistake and foolishness. Did you respond like Jonah? ◊ As noted at the end of Jonah chapter 1, during the violent storm at sea he offered… Read More ›
The Disobedient Prophet in JONAH 1
There are some spectacular occurences in the Book of Jonah, starting in chapter 1. Weaved in the midst of these are 4 keys lessons for all of us today. ◊ Have you ever overtly rebelled against God? It could simply… Read More ›
An Intro to the Book of JONAH
The Book of Jonah provides intriguing insight into the heart of God, His patience, judgment, and interaction with secular and religious nations. ◊ The Book of Jonah in the Bible is tricky for some Christians. Most know the story of… Read More ›
The Dedication in NEHEMIAH 12
Even with our sincere and honest confession of sin to God, we will often drift back into old patterns and ways. How does God deal with this? ◊ At some point in our lives, we all have what many refer to… Read More ›
The Reopening in NEHEMIAH 11
The walls have been rebuilt and the people are now settling in a coordinated plan. What can we derive by reading apparently non-essential details? Only historic, instructive, and spiritual context. ◊ The Bible can be read as a sequential book,… Read More ›
The Recommitment in NEHEMIAH 10
After understanding God’s standards, people’s heart and soul get convicted. But then what? They rededicate and recalibrate their focus. Do these 3 areas of life focus resonate with you? ◊ Once convicted of the waywardness of your past or present ways,… Read More ›
The Reminding in NEHEMIAH 9
Have you strayed from God over time? Have you forgotten something God did in your life? Have you ever expressed that remorse or sorrow to God? Sometimes we need to be reminded. ◊ Have you ever been reminded of some actions… Read More ›
The Reading in NEHEMIAH 8
Reading the Law books in the Old Testament can be either very boring or very convicting. When Nehemiah had Ezra read the Scriptures aloud to the Jewish people, their reaction was dramatic. What’s in this for us? ◊ Have you ever… Read More ›
The People in NEHEMIAH 7
God is not mocked or thwarted. His plans and purposes are big. Only in retrospect and study of the Bible can we begin to understand His actions and impact on people, kings, and nations. ◊ The Bible is full of names… Read More ›
Biblical Viewpoint 