These articles dive deeper into specific bible study topics, the meaning of words and how they’re used in the bible, and individual bible verses.
“He Bears Our Burdens”: The Deeper Meaning of Psalm 68:19
What Does It Mean to “Burn the Ships”, Spiritually?
What Does It Mean To “Guard Your Heart”? (A Meditation on Proverbs 4:23)
“Abba, Father” & An Eternal Inheritance: Adoption Into the Family of God
Jesus As The “Author & Finisher” of Our Faith: What Does This Mean?
“Take Up Your Cross Daily”: How Should Christians Look at the Cross? (Passover Study)
What Did Jesus Mean By “My Yoke Is Easy to Bear”? Going Beyond the Surface Meaning of This Verse
“Leviticus for the Modern Reader” series:
- Burnt Offerings to Living Sacrifices: What Worshipping a Holy God Requires of Us
- Spiritual Nakedness, Clothed in Righteousness, & Eternal Priestly Garments
- Spiritual Leprosy, Part 1: Recognizing the Symptoms
Maintaining a “Sober” Mind In A Spiritually Intoxicated World
“All Things Made New”: The Eighth Day in God’s Holy Day Plan
Do You Offer Your Firstfruits to God? (And No, I’m Not Talking About Money)
Series on Surveying the Gospels: Looking at the “Big Picture” Themes of Jesus’ Words & Actions
- This Life Isn’t Easy, & Comes With Expectations (Part 1)
- The State of Our Hearts & Minds, Motivations & Intentions (Part 2)
- Our Priorities, Relationship with the World, & Requirement for “Works” (Actions) (Part 3)
- Finding Balance & Boldness in Our Walk of Faith (Part 4)
Deep Roots in Times of Trouble: Lessons from the Acacia Tree
Psalm 37’s Message: A Prescription for the Diseases of Envy & Anxiety (Part 1)
- Part 2: Trust in the Lord, and do good (Ps. 37:3)
- Part 3: Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness (Ps. 37:3)
- Part 4: Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart (Ps. 37:4)
- Part 5: Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass (Ps. 37:5)
- Part 6: Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him (Ps. 37:7)
Wilderness series
- Through the Wilderness: The Journey of Our Lives
- Why & How Does God Use the Number 40 in the Bible? Specific Examples for Our Own Wilderness Journey
Leadership Qualities in the Bible: Examples That Business Leaders Can Learn From
“Do Not Love the World”: A Spiritual Application of Burning Platform Theory
Occupying Your God-Given Space: Humility in a Self-Esteem World (word study on anavah)
The Analogy of Sin as a Virus…and Repentance as Radical Transformation
Musings on Faith Series:
- Stand Still & Wait: Worldly vs. Godly Solutions
- Allegory in the Book of Esther: Fear vs. Faith
- Fear and Love Can’t Coexist
- Lessons from Rahab’s Faith: “Come Out of Her My People”
FOMO: How to Derail Your Relationship With God
As Far as East From the West: The Second Atonement Goat
What Does Psalm 20:4 Mean? Our Heart’s Desires & Fulfilling Our Purpose
Eyes on the Horizon: Tips For Navigating This Life
A Practical Approach to Worry & Anxiety in the Bible
Circumcision, Baptism, & Passover: Entering Into Covenant With God
In the Hands of a Master Blacksmith: Becoming Strong, Useful Instruments
The Feast of Tabernacles & the Fleeting Nature of Man
“Let Your Light Shine”: Being a Light in a Dark World
The Pursuit of Happiness…What Does It Mean? Joy in the Bible
A New Lump, Purged From Sin (Spiritual Purging)
The Signs of Spiritual Erosion
Who Is The Antichrist? series
- Introduction: Who Is The Antichrist?
- Who Is the Antichrist? Part 1: Roman Antichrist Theory Debunked
- Who Is the Antichrist? Part 2: Muslim Antichrist Theory Debunked
- Who Is the Antichrist? Part 3: Jewish False Messiah Theory
- Who Is the Antichrist? Part 4: Jewish False Messiah Theory (cont.)
- Who Is The Antichrist? Part 5: Jewish False Messiah, Mystery Babylon
What Does God Call An Abomination? Is It Relevant To Us Today?
When You Pray: What’s In Your Closet?
What Does It Mean to Be ‘Ambassadors for Christ’? What Is Required of Us?
II Corinthians 10 series
- Pulling Down Strongholds: the “Walled City” in Front of Us (Part 1)
- Spiritual Strongholds: Laying Siege to the “Walled City” Inside Us (Part 2)
- What Does “Casting Down Arguments & Pretensions” Mean in II Cor. 10:5? (Part 3)
Lessons from Haggai About Zeal: Just Do It
“Salt of the Earth” – What’s the Significance of Salt?
The Lie of Independence & the Freedom of a Bondservant
Seven Days You Shall Eat Unleavened Bread…Now What?
Flee vs. Pursue: What Does God’s Word Command?
Spiritual Endurance: Getting “In Shape”
Themes from the Book of Ecclesiastes & the Feast of Tabernacles
Unthankfulness: Is Ingratitude the Root of Most Sins?
‘Kicking Against the Pricks’ – Stubbornness vs. Submission
“In All Your Ways Acknowledge Him” – What Does It Mean? (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Comparison & Envy – The Key to Unhappiness
Biblical Meditation – What Does It Really Mean to Us?
Lauren
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