The Bible in a Year “Israel joined himself unto Baal-peor; and the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel” (Numbers 25:3). As we move through our year-long journey in Scripture, we arrive at a sobering scene. Israel is standing on the threshold of promise. The Jordan River lies ahead. The land sworn to Abraham,Continue reading “Bound Hearts and Burning Holiness”
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Living Now for the Way You Want to Die
The Bible in a Year “Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his.” — Numbers 23:10 As we journey through Scripture together in this year-long reading plan, we eventually meet a curious and troubling figure: Balaam. In Numbers 23:10, he utters one of the most arresting statementsContinue reading “Living Now for the Way You Want to Die”
Life in the Blood
The Bible in a Year “For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it for you on the altar to make atonement for your souls, for it is the blood that makes atonement by the life.” — Leviticus 17:11 There are passages of Scripture that quietly insist on beingContinue reading “Life in the Blood”
Holy Because He Is Holy
The Bible in a Year “For I am the Lord that brings you up out of the land of Egypt, to be your God; ye shall therefore be holy, for I am holy.” Leviticus 11:45 As we continue our journey through the Scriptures, Leviticus often feels like a difficult stretch of road. Its laws andContinue reading “Holy Because He Is Holy”
When God Looks Over the Work
The Bible in a Year “And Moses did look upon all the work, and, behold, they had done it as the LORD had commanded, even so had they done it; and Moses blessed them.” — Exodus 39:43 As we move steadily through the book of Exodus, we arrive at what might seem like a quiet,Continue reading “When God Looks Over the Work”
When the Past Refuses to Let Go
The Bible in a Year “But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.” (Genesis 19:26) As we continue our journey through Scripture, the brief and unsettling account of Lot’s wife arrests our attention precisely because of its simplicity. There is no long dialogue, no recorded defense, no explanationContinue reading “When the Past Refuses to Let Go”
When the Night Seems to Win
Thru the Bible in a Year As we continue our journey Thru the Bible in a Year, we arrive at one of the most sobering and revealing moments in all of Scripture—the betrayal and arrest of Jesus. This is a moment we usually encounter during Holy Week, especially on Maundy Thursday, but its lessons speakContinue reading “When the Night Seems to Win”
The Sword Unsheathed
Ezekiel chapters 20 and 21 convey a profound message about God’s judgment on sin and His unwavering mercy. They highlight Israel’s relentless rebellion and the impending judgment while emphasizing the necessity of repentance. Despite the heavy narrative, God promises restoration, underscoring His dual nature as just and merciful, culminating in hope through Christ.
Four Kings and a Prophet
The passages from 2 Kings 13–14 explore the reigns of four kings—Jehoahaz, Jehoash, Amaziah, and Jeroboam II—highlighting themes of power, sin, and divine mercy. They illustrate God’s discipline, the consequences of pride, and encourage humility. Ultimately, God’s faithfulness and compassion persist through flawed leadership, inviting transformation and trust.