Sixth Installment in Popular 40-Day Bible Study Series Now Available Author Peter DeHaan announced the release of John Bible Study: Explore the Gospel of John with This Warm and Accessible Daily Guide, a comprehensive Bible study resource designed to help readers engage deeply with one of the New Testament’s most beloved gospels. The book, which […]
We don’t know the name of Jephthah’s daughter, but we do lament what happened to her, all the while applauding the honorable way she accepts her fate, showing her faith and confidence in God in the process. Here’s her brief story: When the elders of Gilead ask Jephthah to lead them into battle against their […]
Psalm 203 from Beyond Psalm 150 After Nebuchadnezzar dies, Daniel continues to serve subsequent rulers, which has now passed to King Darius. Daniel has risen in power, but he also has many detractors from the ranks of the advisors who serve under him and his two counterparts. They seek to discredit him and remove him […]
Fast for the Right Reasons In the Bible, Jesus tells his followers to fast. It is not optional. He doesn’t say, “If you do it…,” but rather, “When you fast…” Jesus’ teaching applies to us too. Fasting is intentionally going without something in order to better connect with God, such as to focus on prayer […]
Acts Bible Study: Day 30 Today’s passage: Acts 20:2–38 Focus verse: “I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me.” (Acts 20:23) After traveling around a while, encouraging the disciples, and receiving threats from his Jewish opponents, Paul and his team end up in Troas. Paul […]
God Can Speak to Us When We’re Awake The prophet Joel foresaw a time when people would see visions (Joel 2:28). It was fulfilled on Pentecost (Acts 2:14-17). Through the power of the Holy Spirit, all followers of Jesus can receive visions today. But just because they can see visions, doesn’t mean they do. Let’s […]
Book 7 in the Popular 40-Day Bible Study Series Now Available Author Peter DeHaan announced the availability of his latest Christian nonfiction work, 1 and 2 Corinthians Bible Study: A 40-Day Devotional Study of Paul’s Letters for Personal Reflection and Small Group Discussion. The book, originally published as Love Is Patient, is now available in […]
The Only Female Judge Deborah is another familiar judge, with two chapters in the book of Judges devoted to her. There are some noteworthy facts about her: First, she is the only female judge in the entire book. This was very counter-cultural for the day—and very cool! Second, she was the only judge who actually […]
Psalm 202 from Beyond Psalm 150 Another time King Nebuchadnezzar writes an open letter to everyone. He addresses it to all nations and the people of every language who live on earth. Yes, that’s everyone. This letter is a testimony of what happened to him. This time it’s another dream that has perplexed the king, […]
Churches Close for Tangible Problems, But Maybe Some Should Close for Spiritual Reasons In the book of Malachi, God laments about his people. Specifically he’s down on the priests because they show contempt for him. Their worship is so off-track that God wishes one of the priests would just shut the temple doors. This would […]