What Hope Is There for Israel and the Nations of the World? (2 Chronicles 7; Psalm 136)

What Hope Is There for Israel and the Nations of the World? (2 Chronicles 7; Psalm 136)

Scripture reading – 2 Chronicles 7; Psalm 136 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study.  The reign of Solomon was a glorious time in Israel’s history. With humility, the young king requested that the LORD give him wisdom (2 Chronicles 1:10). God...
Virtuous Manhood or Toxic Masculinity: A History Study in Human Character (1 Kings 2)

Virtuous Manhood or Toxic Masculinity: A History Study in Human Character (1 Kings 2)

Scripture Reading – 1 Kings 2 Click on this link for translations of today’s Bible study. Our chronological study of the Scriptures continues in 1 Kings and gives us a glimpse of history long past (some 3,000 years ago). For those who query why the Old Testament...
Does God Ever Repent? (2 Samuel 24; 1 Chronicles 21)

Does God Ever Repent? (2 Samuel 24; 1 Chronicles 21)

Scripture reading – 2 Samuel 24; 1 Chronicles 21 Click on this link to translate today’s Bible study into German, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, French, or Portuguese.  Today’s Scripture readings are parallel accounts of the same tragic event…David’s...
“Good morning, Father,” the words the LORD loves to hear. (Psalm 5; Psalm 38)

“Good morning, Father,” the words the LORD loves to hear. (Psalm 5; Psalm 38)

Scripture reading – Psalm 5; Psalm 38 Click on this link to translate today’s Bible study into German, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Portuguese, or French.  Departing from my narrative devotional style, I am posting today’s Scripture readings with...
Blood for Blood: A Call for Justice (2 Samuel 20; 2 Samuel 21)

Blood for Blood: A Call for Justice (2 Samuel 20; 2 Samuel 21)

Scripture reading – 2 Samuel 20; 2 Samuel 21 Click on this link to translate this Bible study into German, Russian, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French, or Portuguese. The prophet Nathan had warned David that the consequences of his adultery with Bathsheba and the murder...