Category: OT
The Psalm Challenge
Recently while reading through the Psalms, I realized that I was reading words that I hadn’t hidden in my heart. I knew that these words, springing forth from the heart of a…
Continue readingA Heart After God’s
David is considered a man after God’s own heart. As I’ve been studying through the life of David recently, I’ve realized that my heart and David’s heart are often very unalike. When…
Continue reading“I Felt Compelled…”
It seems that many in our modern world suffer from Saul syndrome. They want to please God, but they want to do it on their own terms. In 1 Samuel 13, Saul…
Continue readingWorship Isn’t About You
When you read through the book of Deuteronomy, there are many phrases that are repeated throughout the course of the book. One such phrase is reminding the Israelites to keep/observe all the…
Continue readingGod or Blessings?
Deuteronomy is quickly becoming one of my favorite books of the Old Testament. It is packed full of amazing truths about God, His law, and His love for His people. This week,…
Continue readingGod Hears Complaints
One of the most frequent temptations for God’s people seems to be complaining. It has been this way for quite some time, and it continues to plague the people of God. We…
Continue readingThe Loving God of the Old Testament
So often people question how God – who is eternally the same – can be called a God of love since so much of the Old Testament is conquests. I think one…
Continue readingShout to the LORD
As I have been reading through some pretty tedious Old Testament texts (Exodus and Leviticus), I have been trying to immerse myself in deeper meanings. Maybe it’s just me, but I find…
Continue readingPierce My Ear
Among the first commandments God gives to the children of Israel after they’ve left Egypt is a command about servants. The law states that Hebrew servants can only be kept six years,…
Continue readingDarkness Before Deliverance
We’ve all heard the saying “the calm before the storm,” but today I want to submit to you that there’s always darkness before deliverance. Travel back with me to the book of…
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