The Opportunities That Arise From Working Faithfully (1 Samuel 5-7)

Bible Commentary

The Philistines fare no better with the ark than the Israelites did, and it becomes a dangerous property for both sides...

The Perils of Treating God Like a Good Luck Charm (1 Samuel 4)

Bible Commentary

Instead of examining their fault, repenting, and coming to the Lord for guidance, the Israelites try to manipulate...

The Historical Background of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles

Bible Commentary

The overarching interest of the books is the work of the king as Israel becomes a monarchy. They begin at a time when...

We Are Social

Article

Human beings are created to be social and to live in community, and we have a desire to be with other people. As God put...

Finance Helps Us Fulfill the Creation Mandate to Be Good Stewards

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Stewardship is the fulfillment of God’s mandate to fill the earth, subdue (or govern) it, work it, and care for it...

How Does Human Work Connect to God’s Work?

Article

When it comes to answering the question, ‘Does our work matter to God?’ most churches say yes. But they give...

God Meant All for Good (Genesis 50:15-21)

Bible Commentary

The penitent words of the brothers led Joseph to one of the finest theological points of his life and, indeed, much...

Jacob’s Family’s Move to Egypt (Genesis 45:16-47:12)

Bible Commentary

Joseph and Pharaoh lavishly gave Joseph’s brothers “the best of all the land of Egypt” (Genesis 45:20) and...