This verse opens the account of Old Testament examples of faith. The people of the Old Testament were certain of God’s promises even though they never experienced their ultimate fulfillment in Jesus.  How much more certain should our faith be […]

After opening the chapter by declaring, “there is a time for everything,” the teacher of Ecclesiastes offers a series of examples in the verses that follow before restating his thesis in this verse. Those who lack an eternal perspective may […]

Deuteronomy 31 marks the passing of leadership from Moses to Joshua before the people of Israel entered the Promised Land. This chapter follows the pattern of Ancient Near Eastern treaties that reaffirmed a covenant when one leader replaced another. Just […]

In Colossians 3, Paul focuses on our new nature as those who have “put on Christ” and “put to death” the old nature that we received from Adam’s sin.  Now that we are new creations, everything we do is for […]

Psalm 30 is a song of repentance and thanksgiving. David recognized that his pride led him to forget God and nearly led to his destruction. Only when he turned to the Lord did he experience healing, salvation, and security. God’s […]

One of the central themes of 2 Corinthians relates to the ironic nature of Christian strength. True Christian strength comes not from power, but from weakness that forces us to rely not on ourselves but on Jesus. In 2 Corinthians […]