Archive
Exploring biblical questions through context, background, original languages, and commentaries.
Explores why Hannah offered Samuel back to God after her long wait, from the perspectives of stewardship, loving the Giver more than the gift, and the trust of surrender.
April 27, 2026
Examines the scenes where Jesus used saliva and mud to heal the sick from the perspectives of ancient culture, creation theology, obedience, and gradual restoration.
April 27, 2026
Reflects on God’s first question in Genesis 3 from the perspectives of spiritual location, an invitation to restoration, and the seeking love of God.
April 27, 2026
Explores the reasons why Mary Magdalene was the first to witness Jesus’ resurrection from the perspectives of historical evidence, faithfulness of love, the new Eve, and the impartiality of the Gospel.
April 27, 2026
Explores how the Song of Songs was accepted as the Holy of Holies within the biblical canon, moving from a sensual love song through Rabbi Akiva, Solomon’s tradition, allegorical interpretation, and literal meaning.
April 27, 2026
Examines Elijah’s breakdown immediately after his victory from the perspectives of exhaustion, unmet expectations, isolation, shifting focus, and God’s way of restoration.
April 26, 2026
Examines the threshing floor scene in Ruth 3 from the perspectives of the feet, the Goel system, Kanaph, and Hesed.
April 26, 2026
Examines Jesus’ wilderness temptation from the perspectives of the second Adam, the true Israel, the merciful High Priest, the suffering Servant, and the victory of the Word.
April 26, 2026
Examines the ethical dilemma and the meaning of faith surrounding Rahab of Jericho’s lie while hiding the spies.
April 26, 2026
Examines the meaning of blood repeated in Leviticus in connection with life, atonement, purification, prohibition laws, and the precious blood of Jesus Christ.
April 26, 2026
Through the story of Joseph in Genesis, we explore the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, Judah’s transformation, and true restoration within God’s providence.
April 26, 2026
Examines why the sinless Jesus received a baptism of repentance, from the perspectives of fulfilling all righteousness, solidarity with sinners, the manifestation of the Trinity, the cross, and the new creation.
April 26, 2026
Reflects on evangelism, hospitality, and the urgency of love through the command to 'Compel them to come in' in Luke 14:23.
April 26, 2026
Reflects on wandering, choice, and God’s persistent grace, following the "East of Eden" in Genesis and Steinbeck’s Timshel.
April 25, 2026
Explores the "Bread of Life" declaration in John 6 in connection with the symbolism of bread, manna, Ego Eimi, and the mystery of the Eucharist.
April 25, 2026
Examines the meaning of "Fear of the Lord" through terms like Yare, Phobos, filial fear, Coram Deo, and the perspective of the Book of Job.
April 24, 2026
Explores why Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John testify to the one Jesus Christ from different perspectives.
April 23, 2026