Monthly Archives: May 2014

Habakkuk had asked God to do something about the misbehaving people of Israel and God had promised that he’d send the Babylonians to judge them—which made no sense to the prophet since he knew the Babylonians were far worse and … Continue reading →

Jesus dismissed the congregation and went into the house. His disciples came in and said, “Explain to us that story of the thistles in the field.” So he explained. “The farmer who sows the pure seed is the Son of … Continue reading →

This passage was in the section of the Bible that I read today for my devotions (I read the Bible through every year). I always find this section very comforting. Some people came and told Jehoshaphat, “A vast army is … Continue reading →

1 Samuel 28 is an odd biblical story in so many ways. See my previous postings: Transfiguration and Snarks where I’ve referenced the passage before. The first and largest question usually relates to Samuel’s ghostly appearance, when Saul consults a … Continue reading →

Then he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near. So also, when you see these things … Continue reading →

As soon as he was approaching, near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the miracles which they had seen, shouting: “Blessed is … Continue reading →

John: To the seven churches in the province of Asia. Grace and peace to you from the One who is, who was, and who is coming; from the seven spirits before His throne; and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, … Continue reading →