1 Samuel 21-24

Sometimes when I read I try to summarize the one key thought that is being represented by the text.   It isn’t always possible to do, based on the size of the passage, etc.   Today, here’s what I would say the key thought is…

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John 7

Good Friday

Today is Good Friday, a day in which we remember the passion of Jesus. A day where we remember the cost that Jesus paid for our sins.


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1 Samuel 18-20

The innocent are betrayed and pursued by the very person who is supposed to be trustworthy and honorable.   What happens to a nation when the leaders become so corrupt that they plot to kill the innocent?

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John 6

Thursday

Did you ever wonder why Jesus singled out Philip to ask where they should get bread for the people to eat?


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David and Goliath

Why does the David and Goliath account have it’s own special blog entry?    Inquiring minds want to know…

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1 Saumel 15-17

I don’t blame you for being horrified at the thought of killing women, children, babies and animals.   But even more unthinkable that that, is what Saul did next.

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John 5

Wednesday

Jesus heals a man on the Sabbath and gets the Jews all worked up and not only because of that, but Jesus also claims to be equal with God, by calling God his own Father.


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1 Samuel 13-14

Have you ever known someone who seemed to sabotage their own success?  Saul was a capable king, but he had a blind spot…or a weakness.   How much different would the story be if he could have addressed that?

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John 4

Tuesday

What is significant about Jesus having a woman give him a drink of water at noon?


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1 Samuel 9-12

We have touched on the period of the Judges, and we move into the time of the Kings.   Brace yourself.  There are few moments to be proud of.

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