We wrap up the book of Matthew by exploring the ways in which the author makes the case that Jesus is not only the king of the Jews, but He ought to be the king of each of us. Scriptures referenced include Genesis 12:1-3; Matthew 1:1, 6; Matthew 2:1-2; Matthew 4:1; , 8-10; Matthew 19:24; Matthew 7:28-29; Matthew 8:10; Matthew 10:7-9; Matthew 13; Matthew 16:24-26; Matthew 21:8-9; and Matthew 27:11, 27-30, 37, 41.
Genesis 31 chronicles Jacob's decision to leave Laban's household after twenty years of exploitation. Prompted by God's command and Laban's growing resentment, Jacob, with...
We wrap up our exploration of the book of Ruth by identifying some important themes, posing some questions for study and reflection, sharing some...
In 1 Kings 18, Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal to a showdown on Mount Carmel. He gathers the people of Israel and confronts...
