Sam’s 1st Epic 01 – Heard by God

In her deep anguish Hannah prayed to the Lord , weeping bitterly. (1 Samuel 1:10 NIV) Hannah’s description of her circumstances is challenging. Provoked sorely by a rival who is able to have children, Hannah’s barren state creates a tension that not even the devotion of her husband can settle. This episode of Scripture is […]

First John Introduction by Dr. Bob Utley

It’s rare for me to post a video this long, but I was so fascinated by it, I posted it for you to peruse at your own leisure not just about 1 John but other things on how to study the Bible. Enjoy. For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden

A Look at Luke 24 – Good Heart Burn

They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” (Luke 24:32 NIV) It’s good news. What Luke has been outlining for 24 chapters is good news. Good news that the Messiah promised in history has arrived. Good news that […]

A Look at Luke 23 – Prevailing Voices

A third time he said to them, “Why, what evil has he done? I have found in him no guilt deserving death. I will therefore punish and release him.” But they were urgent, demanding with loud cries that he should be crucified. And their voices prevailed. (Luke 23:22‭-‬23 ESV) Aspects of the crucifixion of Jesus […]

A Look at Luke 22 – Betrayal and Denial

“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” (Luke 22:31-32 ESV) What does it take to turn your back on Jesus? Why would you betray or deny […]

A Look at Luke 21 – Giving Your All

And he said, “Truly, I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them. For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.” (Luke 21:3, 4 ESV) Previously the religious rulers had sought to trick Jesus with the question […]

A Look at Luke 20 – A Question Of Authority

Authority is important. It might get a bad rap from time to time. There will be aspects of it that rub people up the wrong way from time to time, but the concept of authority itself isn’t a bad one. It’s meant to be a very liberating one – we know where you’re coming from, we […]

A Look at Luke 19 – Engaging In The Business

Calling ten of his servants, he gave them ten minas, and said to them, ‘Engage in business until I come.’ (Luke 19:13 ESV) Since he was 12 years old, Jesus was aware that he should be about his Father’s business. Chapter 19 of Luke is typical of how Jesus went about it. When he went to […]

A Look at Luke 18 – Persistence

The 18th chapter of Luke is book-ended with two stories of persistence. The first is with reference to a woman who keeps on until she gets justice. She knows that even with this judge who isn’t known for his outstanding jurisprudence, if she persists even he must give her the due that’s coming to her. […]

A Look at Luke 17 – A Basic Requirement

Faith is a fascinating term. It’s certainly intriguing when we consider the first incident of Luke chapter 17 (verses 1-10). In it is a familiar saying about faith that if you have the portion the size of a mustard seed you can say to a mountain be removed and it will do it. It’s a […]