The Begats
I must admit that the genealogies in the Bible can be a challenge to reading the whole Bible through in one year’s time. It would not...
The Wisdom of our King Depicted in the Beatitudes
(Editorial Note: This article is an excerpt from Tom Wacaster's upcoming commentary on Matthew. There are so many aspects to it that...
The Bible and the Arts
For centuries the Bible has functioned as inspiration for the Arts. Handel’s "Messiah" is the first piece that comes to mind. For more...
Psalm 33
“Shout for joy,” (v 1), “Give thanks to the Lord,” (v 2), and “Sing to him a new song” (v 3). Psalm 33 is a song of praise. Most songs of...
Reading the Old Testament Prophets
Three qualities stand out in reading the prophets in the Old Testament. They were lawyers, poets and prognosticators. First of all, the...
Looking Back
This past week I once again took part in the "Q & A" held at the Sun City congregation. One of the questions prompted me to read The Book...
Turning Points Workbook
I have produced a workbook to accompany, Turning Points: Pivotal Moments in God's Story. The Workbook does not replace the main book. It...
Jeremiah v Lying Prophets
Jeremiah is a man “…to whom the word of the Lord came” (1:2). Over a dozen times Jeremiah introduces his messages by writing, “The word...
The Temple of the Lord
The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: “Stand in the gate of the Lord’s house; and proclaim there this word, and say, Hear the...
Lamentations and the Ninth of Av
When you compare the Old Testament, as it is arranged in the Jewish Old Testament, with the Old Testament, as it is arranged in our...