-
Foreshadows In Esther: Royal Robes
We often point out that the book of Esther is that it is the only book in the Bible with no direct references to God. However, there are actually very strong connections to the New Testament in Esther, from which we can draw many important lessons. Read more
-
A Song Leader’s Most Important Skill
When we talk about the work done by song leaders, most of the focus tends to go to the technical skills of how to read music or use a pitch pipe. Far more important, however, is the responsibility of deciding what the congregation is going to sing. Read more
-
Singing Hymns By False Teachers
Many of the writers of the songs we sing were unfaithful or even outright false teachers. Why do we still allow their songs to be included and used in our worship? To answer, we must turn to examples in both the Old and New Testaments to see how God’s people handled similar questions. Read more
-
Nehemiah’s Prayer
The opening verses of Nehemiah tell us about a man receiving dire news of his brethren suffering distress. Hearing this report, Nehemiah turns to what every faithful person should turn to in their hour of great need: prayer. Read more
-
The Pessimistic Christian
Sometimes it seems like the world is getting more chaotic and sinful every day. How should we respond, and what kind of attitude should we have? Read more
-
Remember Me, O My God, For Good
In the very last verse of Nehemiah, we see a unique closing thought: a petition to God to remember the good deeds that Nehemiah has done. Read more
-
Following Tychicus
What would the Bible say about you if you had been a part of it? Would you be viewed well? Poorly? Would it have a lot to say, or would you get only one or two obscure mentions? Today, I want to share a couple of small thoughts about somebody who has a very small role in the Bible, but whose role is one that I think all of us should want to follow. Read more
-
Precept and Promise, Law and Love Combining
Given that I’ve named this blog after a line from my favorite hymn, I thought it would be appropriate to have the first post here be a discussion about Give Me The Bible. Read more
Precept And Promise
Articles and meditations on the Word of God