Old Testament
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Psalm 51: When God Creates a Clean Heart
Psalm 51 takes us into the heart of David after his sin was exposed and his…
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The Bramble King: When Ambition Replaces Faithful Service
Jotham’s parable of the trees in Judges 9 offers a powerful warning about leadership, pride, and…
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Strong and Courageous: Moving Forward in Obedience and Faith
God’s command to Joshua to “be strong and courageous” was not based on Joshua’s own strength,…
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A Future of Peace Under the Reign of God
Micah 4:1–5 gives us a powerful glimpse of a future defined by God’s righteous rule, lasting…
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When Ambition Becomes Idolatry: The Rise of Abimelech
Judges 9:1–6 reveals the dangerous progression of selfish ambition through the rise of Abimelech. What begins…
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Ezekiel 20: When God Confronts a History of Rebellion
Ezekiel 20 confronts Israel’s long history of rebellion while revealing the remarkable holiness, patience, justice, and…
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When Success Becomes a Snare: Learning From the Final Years of Gideon
Gideon’s greatest spiritual danger did not come before the battle—it came after the victory. Judges 8…
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When Leadership Becomes Corrupt: The Warning of Micah 3:9–12
Micah 3:9–12 delivers a sobering warning about leadership, money, spiritual privilege, and integrity. Israel’s leaders claimed…
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Exhausted, but Still Chasing: Persistence, Compromise, and Justice in Judges 8:4–21
Gideon and his 300 men crossed the Jordan exhausted, hungry, and facing opposition even from fellow…
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The First Gospel Promise: The Serpent Is Defeated and Christ Is Victorious
In humanity’s darkest moment, God spoke a promise of hope. Genesis 3 reveals the beginning of…
Patrick Ryan Lewis 