Why Did Nathan Call Solomon Jedidiah Instead of Solomon? Series: People of the Bible / Solomon Companion Post Primary texts: 2 Samuel 12:24–25, 1 Chronicles 22:9 (context links: 1 Kings 1–11, 2 Samuel 11–12) This post is written in three tiers so you can read at your pace: (1) Quick Look (fast summary), (2) Simple... Continue Reading →
Solomon in the Bible: Wisdom, Glory, the Temple, and the Danger of a Divided Heart Series: People of the Bible Primary texts: 1 Kings 1–11, 2 Chronicles 1–9 (context links: 2 Samuel 12:24–25, Deuteronomy 17:14–20, 1 Kings 3:5–14, 1 Kings 8) This post is written in three tiers so you can read at your pace:... Continue Reading →
Where do babies go when they die? Is there hope of seeing them in heaven? What does the Bible say?
Commentary for Psalm 19:1-14.
Commentary for Psalm 19:1-14.
The timeline from when David was anointed by Samuel until he became king over all Israel spans several years, during which David's life was marked by significant events and challenges. Here's an outline of the key milestones in that period:
Use this Faith Talk (Devotion) to help your family know that they can go to God when they are scared for protection and relief.
Free commentary on Psalm 32.
An Uncomfortable Conversation Steph (my wife) and I were riding in the car when she asked a question that caught me off guard. Almost instantly, I felt embarrassment and shame rise up in my body—my face got warm, and I could feel the clammy tension that comes when you know you’ve been exposed. “I was... Continue Reading →
Read Psalm 23:1-6 You could do a virtual dive via a quick Google search to see what songs are considered to have defined your generation. As a millennial (someone born between 1981-1996), the artists that provided the background music for our adolescent years range from the Spice Girls, Blink 182, and Nelly to Taylor Swift... Continue Reading →