Bible in a Year: I Samuel 4-16
Welcome back to our Bible in a Year reading plan! This week we’re diving into 1 Samuel chapters 4 through 16, and this section marks a major turning point in Israel's history. Before we jump in, make sure you check out my intro video on 1 Samuel if you…
Kinsman Redeemer Explained
One of the most powerful and vivid pictures of redemption in the Bible is found in the story of Ruth and Boaz. This remarkable narrative illustrates a profound spiritual truth: Jesus Christ is our Kinsman Redeemer. To fully…
Bible in a Year: Judges 10 - I Samuel 3
This week’s reading takes us from Judges 9 through 1 Samuel 3, covering the final downward spiral of Israel’s leadership, the book of Ruth, and the beginning of the prophetic era with Samuel. As we transition from…
One Thing Matters
It’s been an adjustment over the past month going back to the community center, but I believe we have found our stride and I hope to be more regular in these…
Bible in a Year: Deuteronomy 31 - Joshua 16 (Copy)
This week’s reading takes us from Joshua 17 through Judges 9, covering the final steps of Israel settling into the Promised Land and the major transition from Joshua’s leadership to the time of the judges. We’re going….
Bible in a Year: Deuteronomy 31 - Joshua 16
Get ready—this is one of the wildest weeks of reading yet! We’re wrapping up Deuteronomy, closing out the first five books of the Bible, and moving into the book of Joshua, where Israel finally steps into the….
Devoted to Destruction Explained
Have you ever read the Book of Joshua and wondered why God commanded the Israelites to completely destroy certain nations? Why were entire cities, including men, women….
What Happens When We Die?
Eschatology, the study of the end times, includes key questions about what happens when we die and where we go after death. Many people wonder: Do we go straight to heaven or hell? What is…
Bible in a Year: Deuteronomy 12-30
Welcome back to our journey through the Bible. This week, we’re diving into Deuteronomy 12-30, where Moses delivers his final words to Israel before they enter the Promised Land. These aren’t just any words—this is a powerful call to obedience, faithfulness, and devotion….
Bible in a Year: Numbers 31 - Deuteronomy 11
Welcome back to our journey through the Bible in a year! This week, we’re covering Numbers 31 - Deuteronomy 11—a pivotal transition as Israel prepares to enter the Promised Land. Before we dive into the highlights, it’s…
Faith vs Doubts
It’s truly good to be back at the Community Center, and we’ve been blessed over the past two weeks in that. We’re still working through a few things, but….
Bible in a Year: Numbers 14-30
This week’s reading takes us through Numbers 14-30, a section packed with major events that shape the rest of biblical history. We see Israel’s response to the spies’ report of Canaan, their continued rebellion, and why….
Numbers 14-30 Q&A
There are several key accounts and themes in Week 8 of Bible in the year. To answer some questions that may come up, here are some brief answers to key questions.
Are You Treating the Church Like a Hotel or a Home?
The way we approach the Church reveals a lot about our understanding of its purpose and our place within it. Do we see it as a temporary stop to meet our needs, or do we embrace it as a permanent, meaningful…
Bible in a Year: Levitcus 26 - Numbers 13
Welcome back to our Bible in a Year journey! This week, we move from the final words of Leviticus into the Book of Numbers, where Israel transitions from receiving God’s laws to preparing for the Promised Land. But instead of…
Empowered to Live Holy
Sunday started earlier in the week and if I can pinpoint a day, it would be Wednesday. The reason I say this is because this was the day I heard the….
Bible in a Year: Levitcus 10-25
This week, we’re diving into Leviticus 10–25, where we see God establishing His holiness among Israel. We’ll explore the tragic event of Nadab and Abihu’s unauthorized fire, the foundational teaching that life is in…
Bible in a Year: Exodus 30 - Levitcus 9
This week in our Bible in a Year reading plan, we’re diving into Exodus 30–Leviticus 9, where we’ll be reading about the dramatic conclusion of Exodus and begin our journey into Leviticus. We'll explore Israel’s…
Bible in a Year: Exodus 12-29
This week in our Bible in a Year reading plan, we’re diving into Exodus 12–29, where we encounter the defining moments of Israel’s journey out of Egypt. From the first Passover and the dramatic exodus to the giving of the Ten….
From Harm to Hope: Trusting the God of Hope
Life can feel overwhelming when circumstances seem to conspire against us. Broken relationships, lost opportunities, or personal struggles can leave us wondering, Where is God in all of this? Yet, the Bible offers us a profound truth…