Yesterday, I finished up the book of Numbers. One commentator sums up this book in the following statement: The Book of Numbers essentially bridges the gap between the Israelites receiving the Law (Exodus and Leviticus) and preparing them to enter the Promised Land (Deuteronomy and Joshua). Most of the book focuses on the generation that …
Category: Bible Study
The Deconstruction of Faith
Recently, I have been pondering something I believe God is bringing to my attention. Perhaps you’ve heard of it. It's called “deconstruction,” and it’s a growing topic among professing believers. If you’re on social media, you’ve probably encountered a testimonial or interview where a well-known or popular singer or speaker talks about “deconstructing” their faith. …
When The Suffering Doesn’t Make Sense
The past few days, I’ve been reading through the book of Job. Job lived during the time of the patriarchs, after the flood. Bible scholars debate whether he lived closer to Abraham’s time or later, in Moses’ day. No details are given in this historical account to tell us the exact dates. Job was a …
The Secret Of Success
Today, I finished reading the book of Genesis, ending with the death of Joseph. Just before he dies, he makes his family promise to take his bones back to Canaan, trusting that God will fulfill the promise made to their ancestor Abraham and give them the promised land. Joseph is the central character in Genesis …
Who’s Writing Your Story?
I’ve often thought that people who say the Bible is boring haven’t read it, especially the Old Testament. It contains intrigue, mystery, deception, lying, stealing, immorality, and coveting—every kind of human activity you can dream up. Thankfully, redemption and rescue are also woven throughout the stories of our ancestors. Several stories found in the past …
The Way Of The Word 