The situation David faced in Psalm 37 sounds dangerous and dire. The wicked are multiplying in the land, planning and scheming against the righteous. In other words, there’s plenty to worry about. David is not fazed by this though because he knows that God will deliver the righteous and judge…

What does the Bible say about culture? Culture in the Bible is not an explicit subject that you can find through a simple word study. Instead, it permeates every page of the biblical text. It’s the invisible and foundational backdrop to everything we see taking place on the pages of…

While reading through 1 and 2 Corinthians, one gets the impression that the church in Corinth was a very needy church. They had their own questions for Paul and a lot of issues that he had to address. This meant for frequent visits and correspondence, many of which are mentioned…

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Have you ever encountered a topic in the Bible that piqued your curiosity? If you’re like me, then that happens almost every time you read the Bible. Having an interest in learning more about a topic is not enough, though. We need to know how we can learn more about…

At one point or another, everyone needs encouragement. The reason for the encouragement varies. It could be weariness or trials or fear. In Timothy’s case, it probably included an element of fear. Timothy appeared to have suffered from a slight timidity, making him prone to shrink back from his leadership…