Week 4 had us finish out Exodus, the Sermon on the Mount from Matthew, 1 and 2 Peter, and a couple Psalms. It’s a good pairing to read the Sermon on the Mount right after the giving of the law in Exodus. The “you have heard that it was said”…

In your study of God’s Word, have you ever encountered a topic that you instantly wanted to learn more about? Have you ever wondered, “What does the rest of the Bible say about that?” I’m sure you have and that’s why we want to share with you an excellent resource…

The summer is still trying to hold on where I am, fighting against the inevitable pull toward colder temperatures and shorter days. Our family has been busy with school now in full swing, church small groups, and kids’ sports. Amidst what can sometimes feel like chaos, it’s great to dig…

Week two is now in the books, and we’ve almost finished two entire books of the Bible (and not small ones either!). The readings this week covered most of the lives of the patriarchs and the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ. Throughout this, we see God’s faithfulness and His…

In his commentary on Genesis in the Old Testament Library series, Gerhard von Rad provides a careful reading of the serpent’s subtlety as it craftily draws the woman into a conversation. Let’s see how he unpacks the subtle and crafty tactics of the serpent which set the woman and man…

“Christian, what do you believe?” In gatherings of the church, such questions are typically followed by recitations of the Apostles’ or Nicene Creeds. While some may balk at the inclusion of creeds in a worship service, many Christians have found these short summaries of core Christian doctrine helpful for unifying…