This certainly is a difficult passage, one that appears abruptly in a narrative about Moses, and leaves many readers scratching their heads. The immediate context is the return of
It is the last day of the year (finally!), which means I have again read the last chapters of the book of Revelation. So it is back to Genesis tomorrow. Despite all
Here are some helps to assist you as you read and study Galatians:
This letter of Paul has been called ‘the epistle of liberty’ and the like since it so strongly defends Christian freedom, and forcefully wars against those who
We must use Scripture wisely and correctly when discussing refugees and immigration:
The problem with this verse is how it is misused by some folks, usually with various political agendas in mind. Along with it being manhandled for partisan political
These helps to the study of Colossians should be of use:
This is another book commonly attributed to the Apostle Paul that in more recent times has been challenged as to its authorship. Those discussions are found in the critical
Ecclesiastes can be a difficult book to comprehend. This might be of help:
This is one of those Old Testament books that many Christians struggle with, find too troubling, or ignore altogether. The gloomy, pessimistic message seems to run counter
Here are some aids as you read and study Jeremiah:
The book of Jeremiah is a vitally important Old Testament book. He is one of the most well-known and most-read prophets, and for good reason. His persistence in proclaiming the
Some useful helps as you read the book of Ezekiel:
The book of Ezekiel is a key prophetic book in the Old Testament, but it may not get as much attention as it deserves. Indeed, many Christians tend to shy
This can be of help as you read and study the book of Daniel:
The last of the four so-called major prophets is quite a significant book, even though much shorter than the first three. While prophecy buffs and eschatology
Those reading through the book of James will find these resources of some real help:
Although only five-chapters long, James is an interesting and perplexing book for so many reasons. Questions abound as to almost everything about the book, including