Bibliotheca

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  • King of the J…udah

    God chose David to be king. David was a shepherd boy of no consequence, and Saul was still King. But David obeyed his calling, and Saul didn’t go quietly. Here’s his path from shepherd boy to the mighty King.

  • Jesus’ Final Week

    Here’s a look at the Week That Saved the World.

  • Gloom, Despair, and Agony on Me

    Scripture does not give us a Bible populated by perpetually cheerful people who prayed hard enough and therefore never experienced crushing emotional pain. It gives us faithful people who sometimes essentially said, “I cannot do this anymore.” The Stories We Know 😞 Job What was happening: Job had lost his children, his wealth, his health,…

  • Three Days Gotta Mean Somethin’

    I gathered every three-day reference I could find in the Bible. I found 97 using New American Standard version on Bible Gateway. I just kept seeing it. On the third day. After three days. Three days later. It shows up ALL OVER the Bible. Sometimes it means something. Sometimes it’s just…. three days. Take a…

  • Thanks, But No Thanks

    God: “I have a job for you.” Them: “Thanks, but no thanks.” Some of the people God called had questions, excuses, fears, and absolutely no interest in the position being offered. One even left town. Fortunately, God has never confused reluctance with inability. Let’s meet some people who tried to decline the job. Moses Position…

  • I Need To Speak To Your Supervisor

    “Hey God! Are You sure You want some o’ this smoke?” Okay, maybe nobody said it exactly like that, but some of God’s people came surprisingly close. They questioned Him, challenged Him, bargained with Him, complained about His decisions, and occasionally flat-out pushed back. And here’s the interesting part: God didn’t strike them dead for…

  • Pete and Repeat Were Sittin’ On A Bridge

    In the Bible, God repeats the important things for emphasis. Sometimes He repeats them Himself, and sometimes His people repeat back to Him what He has already told them. Either way, when the same words keep showing up throughout Scripture, I figure they’re worth paying attention to. One phrase in particular keeps showing up. “Slow…