A crisis drives Isaiah to the temple and a divine surprise. Isaiah 6 is an incredible portrait of God’s glory and human sin.Kirjoittanut Matt Heverly

Biblical Grit, which is defined in scripture as Christian steadfastness and endurance. This type of Christian grit is full of hope because it has at its core a faith that rests in God's promises, and is empowered by grace.Kirjoittanut Dan Vidlak

Kirjoittanut Kerry Alderson

As we watch our society shift and change it can be easy to want to disengage and run. But is there a better way? Jeremiah the prophet battles this mentality when God gives him the remedy and the recipe for exiles to thrive in Babylon.Kirjoittanut Matt Heverly

Kirjoittanut Matt Heverly

What is the Old Testament about? The repetition of sin and failure can get monotonous and confusing. What is the goal? What is the solution? How can a people be changed? Zephaniah gives us the heart of the message of the Old Testament.Kirjoittanut Matt Heverly

Kirjoittanut Dan Vidlak

Grudges, retaliation, revenge and bitterness are themes in human history. Obadiah’s short prophetic message is a warning to all of us to rid ourselves of the radioactivity of retaliation.Kirjoittanut Matt Heverly

Kirjoittanut Kerry Alderson

One of the themes in the prophets is their call of exhortation to God’s people. The call can be to get back to Torah observance, or justice or it in case of Haggai to stop procrastinating. We get to learn from how God shepherds His people during periods of “we will do it later” and gain wisdom for our own tendencies.…

Kirjoittanut Matt Heverly

Scripture is an epic narrative full of characters, rules, history and miracles. It can be difficult to understand how it applies to our lives and what it means for us to live as those who believe and follow God. Micah helps by giving the most succinct summary of what God wants.Kirjoittanut Matt Heverly

Kirjoittanut Matt Heverly

Restore: to bring back to or put back into a former or original state. There might not be a greater truth than God’s ability to restore. It goes further than forgiveness by renewing what was lost or broken. Joel 2 does a prophetic dive into the miraculous work of restoration.Kirjoittanut Matt Heverly

Kirjoittanut Kerry Alderson

Hosea the prophet’s life and marriage to Gomer the prostitute is both moving and mysterious. There is no happily ever after. Instead we are left to consider how we treat God and if we will be a faithful covenant partner to Him.Kirjoittanut Matt Heverly

Kirjoittanut Stephen Joffer

The less stable the outside environment the more important it is to have internal stabilization. Paul gives us in this text three practices that, if put into action, can act as internal stabilizers that will help us weather any storm, turbulence, and difficulty.Kirjoittanut Justin Kabot

Kirjoittanut James Dennis

Nahum is the sequel to Jonah. The Ninevites have repented of their repentance and have become a national bully. God’s longsuffering runs out and in its place is God’s wrath. Nahum forces us to wrestle with how to respond to God’s anger.Kirjoittanut Matt Heverly

Everyone knows the story of Jonah and the whale. However, most of our mental pictures are from Veggie Tales and distort the incredible message of this prophet. Jonah isn’t about Nineveh, whales or dying plants; it is a mirror for the reader's heart.Kirjoittanut Matt Heverly

Kirjoittanut Kerry Alderson

Ezekiel is one of the most colorful prophets. His actions, words, and visions are both mysterious and marvelous. Chapter one set the tone for the entire book. It is a shock to Ezekiel and a comfort for every person that feels exiled.Kirjoittanut Matt Heverly

Kirjoittanut Stephen Joffer

When life gets dark can Christians ask why? We looked at three of God’s prophetic voices - Habakkuk, Job and Jeremiah - to learn how to wrestle well in the dark night of the soul.Kirjoittanut Matt Heverly

Kirjoittanut Dan Vidlak

Daniel’s life is exemplary. He demonstrates how to live in the worst biblical city. He not only endures the attacks but his life changes the city of Babylon. We get wisdom on how to endure our own attacks that come at our bodies, minds, and spirits.Kirjoittanut Matt Heverly

Kirjoittanut James Dennis

Kirjoittanut Justin Kabot

The final chapter of Colossians is personal and practical. Paul names his own Kingdom Team. It begins with Jesus as captain and then includes Jews, Gentiles, males, females, superstars, doctors, felons, and one quitter. The big idea is there’s room for anyone on Team Jesus.Kirjoittanut Matt Heverly

Kirjoittanut Justin Kabot

Colossians 3 is all about getting the Kingdom into our lives while pushing out the corrupt culture. The longest practical application is not to marriage or parenting but to our jobs as bosses or bondservants. How we work is one of the greatest ways we demonstrate that our lives are lived for a different kingdom and our priorities are set by a bette…

Kirjoittanut Dan Vidlak

Kirjoittanut James Dennis

Kirjoittanut Stephen Joffer

Colossians 3 is all about getting the Kingdom into our lives while pushing out the corrupt culture. Paul has what appears to be minimal help for parents but it is actually the condensed core of how to Kingdom parent.Kirjoittanut Matt Heverly

Colossians 3 is all about heaven in and culture out, beginning with our minds and moving to marriage. We, believers, want marriages that are not based on culture’s roller coaster of concepts about marriage; we want Scripture’s timeless truths about how God designed men and women to partner in this wonderful ride called marriage.…

Kirjoittanut Kerry Alderson

Colossians 3 is all about heaven in and culture out, beginning with our minds and moving to marriage. We, believers, want marriages that are not based on culture's roller coaster of concepts about marriage; we want Scripture's timeless truths about how God designed men and women to partner in this wonderful ride called marriage.…

Kirjoittanut Dan Vidlak

Kirjoittanut Matt Heverly

Kirjoittanut James Dennis

Colossians 3 contrasts the old way of living with its vices and sins and a Kingdom way. It commands the believer to put off that way of living and gives a detailed portrait. Next, we are reminded of who we are in Christ and then given the Kingdom style that matches “the who” we have become.Kirjoittanut Matt Heverly

Kirjoittanut Matt Heverly

Believers are called to be morticians. We are to put to death that which destroys to give place and opportunity for virtue to grow. Colossians three uses the metaphor of death and life as well as clothing to walk us into a flourishing, virtuous life.Kirjoittanut Matt Heverly

Kirjoittanut Kerry Alderson

Chapter 2 leaves us dead to the kingdom of darkness. Too often, believers stay in this state, missing out on the feasts of kingdom life. Chapter 3 resurrects us and points us to life by seeking the Kingdom, setting our minds above, knowing true life, and holding our hope of glory.Kirjoittanut Matt Heverly

Kirjoittanut Dan Vidlak

The warning and guarding section of Colossians concludes with three religious traps: legalism, mysticism, and asceticism. Each trap is concluded with a truth to prevent a Christian from these three pitfalls.Kirjoittanut Matt Heverly

Kirjoittanut James Dennis