The Shape of Lamentations
A grief poem held together by the Hebrew alphabet… until it’s not.
Series
The Shape of the Bible
Fishing for Men
Fishing for Men: Naming Jesus’s Disciples
We all know Jesus had twelve disciples. So why does the New Testament give us fourteen names?
Fishing for Men: Calling Jesus’s Disciples
We think of Jesus’s disciples as fishermen, because many of them were—but not all. Where did all of them come from?
King Jehoshaphat's Prayer
King Jehoshaphat’s Prayer: A Scriptural Response to Fear
In the spring of 2020, the world changed. The coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic bringing with it panic, overwhelm, and fear. Fight back with an ancient prayer.
Who Was Jehoshaphat Anyway?
We’ve spent a lot of time talking about King Jehoshaphat’s Prayer, but we haven’t really asked who he is until now.
The Story of the Moabites in the Bible: Origin, History, and Legacy
The Moabites were descendants of Lot through his son Moab and appear throughout the Bible, mostly as Israel’s enemies. Discover the start of their story in Sodom, their tension with Israel, and how Ruth—a Moabite—became part of Jesus’s family line.
Sitting In the Shadows of History: The Story of the Ammonites
The Moabites get all the press, but the Ammonites were there the whole time.
Everywhere and Nowhere: The Story of the Amalekites
Amalek somehow joins forces with all of Israel’s enemies but leaves no historical record.
Digital Bible vs Physical Bible
15 Reasons to Use a Physical Bible Instead of a Digital Bible
Why a dead-tree paper Bible is better for reading and studying than the Bible app on your phone.
15 Reasons to Use a Digital Bible Instead of a Physical Bible
Digital Bibles cost less, weigh less, and fit in your pocket. Why you should leave your paper Bible on the shelf and switch to a Bible app.
Revelation by the Numbers
Understanding the Sevens in Revelation
If you’ve ever wondered why Revelation has 7 of everything, this article will help. (Warning: there’s a little bit of math.)
Revelation by the Numbers: 0–1
John’s vision of the end of the world involves an awful lot of math. Putting some structure on all those numbers will help you make sense of it all. (Part 1)
Revelation by the Numbers: 2–4
John’s vision of the end of the world involves an awful lot of math. Putting some structure on all those numbers will help you make sense of it all. (Part 2)
Revelation by the Numbers: 5–24
John’s vision of the end of the world involves an awful lot of math. Putting some structure on all those numbers will help you make sense of it all. (Part 3)
Revelation by the Numbers: 30–1,260
John’s vision of the end of the world involves an awful lot of math. Putting some structure on all those numbers will help you make sense of it all. (Part 4)
Revelation by the Numbers: 1,600+
John’s vision of the end of the world involves an awful lot of math. Putting some structure on all those numbers will help you make sense of it all. (Part 5)
Four Hymns of Christmas
Four Hymns of Christmas: Magnificat
Mary sings the Magnificat, the first hymn of Christmas, an amazing display of hope and humility, along with a fair bit of knowledge.
Four Hymns of Christmas: Benedictus
Zechariah sings the Benedictus, the second hymn of Christmas. His first words after nine months of silence are, “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel.”
Four Hymns of Christmas: Gloria In Excelsis Deo
Angels sing the Gloria In Excelsis Deo, the third hymn of Christmas, to shepherds near Bethlehem. A glorious response to the announcement of the birth of the Savior, Jesus Christ.
Four Hymns of Christmas: Nunc Dimittis
Simeon sings the Nunc Dimittis, the fourth and final song of Advent, a joyous farewell after a lifetime of waiting for the Savior of Israel, Jesus the Christ.
Rethinking Bible Reading
Rethinking Bible Reading
The best way to start reading the Bible is probably not what you think it is.
Understanding the I.O.U.S. Prayer
Part 2 of how to start reading the Bible. What is the I.O.U.S. prayer, and why should you pray it before opening your Bible?
How to Read the Bible
Part 3 of how to start reading the Bible. In which we actually start reading the Bible.