As I read the sixty-six chapters of Isaiah yesterday, it occurred to me that to understand Jesus this is where a...
Books of the Bible
A Nation With Misplaced Trust: What I Noticed When I Read Kings
Yesterday I read the book of Kings (1 and 2 Kings). It is a tremendous and heartbreaking story. But most importantly,...
Long Live the King: What I Noticed When I Read the Books of Samuel
When someone became king in Israel, a priest would pour oil on that man's head and he would then be known as the...
The Absolute Worst Bible Stories: What I Noticed When I Read Judges
When I was a kid, I loved the book of Judges. It was full of violence and gore. There were tent pegs, strong men,...
God’s People Go to War: What I Noticed When I Read Joshua
Many people struggle to understand the story of Joshua and the conquest of Canaan. They understandably wonder, "Is...
A Few Things I Noticed When I Read Deuteronomy Today
I sat down and read the book Deuteronomy while waiting for, and while on board, a flight to Memphis this week. This...
A Few Things I Noticed When I Read Numbers Today
We call it “Numbers,” but the Jews call it, “In the Wilderness.” I much prefer their title. The title "Numbers," makes...
A Few Things I Noticed When I Read Leviticus Today
As most of you probably know, my 2018 Bible reading plan calls for me to read each book of the Bible in one sitting....
The Most Important Thing I Noticed When I Read Exodus Today
I just finished the book of Exodus, as part of my 2018 reading plan and I wanted to share with you my most important...
7 Things I Noticed When I Read Genesis Today
As I read through Genesis, as part of my 2018 reading plan, I tried to assume I didn’t know how the grand narrative of...