Category Archives: Bible Books

The One Standing With You

1Now the entire congregation of the Israelites traveled from the wilderness of Sin by stages as YHWH commanded. They camped in Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink. 2So the people brought a complaint against Moses. … Continue reading

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Repentance: Part II

Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose … Continue reading

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Repentance: Part I

After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!” Mark 1:14-15 (NIV) In my studies … Continue reading

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Live FREE!

In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” Matthew 3:1 (NIV) Do I know what it means to repent? Turn away from sin. Walk in … Continue reading

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Slaying the Egypt in You

3And the Israelites said to them [Moses and Aaron], “Oh that we had died by YHWH’s hand in Egypt, where we sat by cauldrons of boiling meat and ate bread until we were satisfied!” For you have brought us out … Continue reading

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Starting a Romans Study

Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God – the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures regarding his Son, who as to his human … Continue reading

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Soaking Up God’s Word

Now when he [Jesus] saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them,… Matthew 5:1-2 (NIV) I am blessed with a husband who leads by example. … Continue reading

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Why Can’t We Just All Get Along?

1Listen, my people, to my instruction (Torah), Pay attention to the words I speak. — Psalm 78:1 I’ve been following some online debates about hierarchy in the church. Should there be certain people in authority? If we are all lead … Continue reading

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Election 2008 — God’s Way

As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. Matthew 4:18 (NIV) Jesus chose two fishermen to … Continue reading

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Fan, On the Sideline, In the Game

1As he was going along he saw a man who had been blind from birth. 2His disciples asked, “Rabbi, who sinned? Was it this man or his parents to make him be born blind?” — John 9:1-2 (This is Henry … Continue reading

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