A Loyal Priest Zadok (1) and Abiathar serve David as priests. The two work together in support of him. During Absalom’s coup attempt, they both side with David. The pair covertly work to send information about Absalom’s short-lived reign back to David’s camp through their sons. This is not the case, however, when Adonijah tries […]
The Story of the Prodigal Son Today’s passage: Luke 15:1–32, with Matthew 18:10–14 Focus verse: “We had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.” (Luke 15:32) In today’s passage, the religious leaders criticize Jesus. This is something they do often. […]
Too Much for Even Moses The book of Exodus opens with the account of God’s chosen people leaving Egypt. It’s an epic tale of plagues, crossing a sea on dry ground, and the pursuing Egyptian army being drowned. It demonstrates God’s power and his provision in awe-inspiring magnificence, foreshadowing his glory. The rest of the […]
Luke Bible Study, Day 36 Today’s passage: Luke 22:21–38 Focus verse: But he replied, “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death.” (Luke 22:33) As Jesus shares wine with his disciples to wrap up the meal, he also has some other things to share—dreadful things. First, Jesus tells his disciples […]
Consider What, When, and Where When many people think of worshiping God, they first think of the music part of a church service. Whether they participate or observe, they see song as a form of worship. It is. At least it should be. But is that all there is when it comes to worshiping God? […]
There are several men named Korah in the Bible. The one we know best is the Levite Korah who rebels against Moses and God. Because of the uprising he leads, God kills Korah and his family—and presumably his three sons. Therefore, it’s not likely this Korah’s sons—that is, his descendants—who we read about in the […]
Jesus Gives Us Spiritual Food and Drink Today’s passage: John 6:25–40 Focus verse: Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” (John 6:35) In Day 8, we read that Jesus offered the Samaritan woman living water to drink. […]
The Two Sons of Moses and Zipporah Moses and Zipporah have two sons, Gershom and Eliezer. The oldest is Gershom (1). His name means a foreigner there because Moses says he’s a foreigner in a foreign land. The younger son is Eliezer (2). His name means God is my helper. Moses acknowledges God as the […]
Luke Bible Study, Day 35 Today’s passage: Luke 22:7–20 Focus verse:“Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover.” (Luke 22:8) Moses institutes Passover as a meal eaten just before the people leave Egypt to return to the land God promised for them through Abraham. For this first Passover meal they eat in haste, […]
Belief versus Practice James writes about faith and deeds. It’s a convicting passage that talks about the importance of belief and action. Both are important. They balance each other. We must pursue them with equal attention. One without the other leads to a distorted perspective. We need faith and deeds (James 2:14-26). Faith The Bible […]