Fishing for Men: Naming Jesus’s Disciples
We all know Jesus had twelve disciples. So why does the New Testament give us fourteen names?
Series
Fishing for Men
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.
From Sodom and Gomorrah to Jesus: The Story of the Moabites
A centuries-long story of firebombing, attempted rape, war, incest, idolatry, prophecy, assassination, child sacrifice, archaeology, familial loyalty, and, um, a talking donkey. And it all ends in Jesus.
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.
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.