Elizabeth: Mother of the Forerunner

Posted by on 12.14.16 in Advent

“No; he shall be called John” (Luke 1:60). That surprised their friends. No one in their family was named John. Everyone […]

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Zechariah: He Doubted God

Posted by on 12.13.16 in Advent

“Zechariah said to the angel, ‘How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced […]

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Malachi: The Sun of Righteousness Will Rise

Posted by on 12.12.16 in Advent

“The Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings” (Malachi 4:2). The Old Testament ends with one final […]

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Haggai: The Desire of All Nations

Posted by on 12.11.16 in Advent

“I will shake all nations, and the Desire of all nations shall come” (Haggai 2:7). This fascinating verse apparently has […]

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Micah: Born in Bethlehem

Posted by on 12.10.16 in Advent

“But you, Bethlehem . . . though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come […]

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Hosea: Out of Egypt

Posted by on 12.9.16 in Advent

“Out of Egypt I called my son” (Hosea 11:1; quoted in Matthew 2:15). When Charles Spurgeon preached on this verse, […]

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Ukraine, Here We Come!

Posted by on 12.8.16 in Advent, An Anchor for the Soul, Keep Believing Ministries, Personal, Travel, Word of Life

Here’s an update about our trip to Ukraine along with all the other news from my corner of the world. […]

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Nebuchadnezzar: The Fourth Man in the Furnace

Posted by on 12.8.16 in Advent

“But I see four men unbound, walking in the midst of the fire, and they are not hurt; and the appearance of […]

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Isaiah: The Root of Jesse

Posted by on 12.7.16 in Advent

“In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to […]

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Rahab: A Harlot in Jesus’ Family Tree

Posted by on 12.6.16 in Advent

“Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab” (Matthew 1:5). Many first-time Bible readers are surprised to learn the […]

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