Paul and Barnabas disagree on taking Mark along a second time. While the focus often is on the disagreement, the reality is that God needs and uses all of us.…
The book of Ruth is about Naomi's story how God filled her emptiness. After losing her husband and 2 sons in Moab, Naomi returns home with nothing - her words.…
A study of Judas can help us understand other passages in the Bible, especially those that seem to suggest we could lose our salvation. If someone like Judas who, ministered…
Paul and Barnabas continue preaching the gospel with various responses: indifference, opposition, even persecution {Paul is stoned]. But also, some respond to the grace of God. In spite of our…
The apostle Paul communicates that Jew and Gentile are both citizens of heaven now and will be in heaven. So, if we show we get all get along with other…
God continues to speak through Nahum the prophet concerning Assyria's coming downfall. He uses many wordplays and references to King Ashurbanipal's cruel treatment of people to bring charges of injustice…
The book of Nahum is a small, not well known book in the prophets that deals with judgment against the Assyrians. God graciously sent Jonah to preach repentance to the…
Solomon pursues the meaning of life in Ecclesiastes. When he looks at life "under the sun" he doesn't see purpose but when he looks at life from god's perspective he…
Peter is called by God to reach out to a Gentile. God has to change Peter's attitude towards Gentiles who need Jesus just as much as anyone. What attitudes do…
