GROW YOUR FAITH
For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.
Hebrews 4:12 (NLT)
Obadiah: Unexpected Hope in Obadiah's Shadowy Prophecy
Dive into the often-overlooked book of Obadiah and discover Jesus revealed amidst fiery judgment. Explore Edom's fate and the promise of redemption, finding hope even in unexpected places.
Beyond Verse of the Day: Creative Bible Reading Habits to Spark Deeper Engagement
We all lug interpretive baggage into our Bible study. This post discusses recognizing and unloading presuppositions that distort rather than illuminate.
Amos: Hope in the Age of Anxiety, Finding Light in a Shadowed World
Amidst the pronouncements of doom in Amos, discover glimmers of hope that foreshadow Jesus's coming and offer solace in times of personal and global challenges.
Ditch Your Baggage Before Reading the Bible: Recognizing Our Presuppositions When It Comes to Biblical Interpretation
We all lug interpretive baggage into our Bible study. This post discusses recognizing and unloading presuppositions that distort rather than illuminate.
Joel: Finding the Messiah in this Prophet's Visions of Judgement and the Spirit's Outpouring
Beyond prophesying judgment and blessing for his own time, Joel contains messianic prophecies that point to Jesus Christ. Discover how Joel's visions of locusts, the Day of the Lord, and the outpouring of the Spirit reveal the Messiah.
Hosea: From Heartbreak to Hope-Prophetic Echoes of Christ.
Few Biblical books are as raw and unsettling as Hosea. Amidst political turmoil and spiritual infidelity, a powerful prophet paints a searing portrait of God's love and judgment. But within this turbulent landscape, a surprising revelation emerges: Hosea's story whispers prophecies of Jesus Christ, the ultimate embodiment of God's redemptive love.