Hannah: The Faithful Mother Who Gave Her Son to God. Before there was Samuel the prophet, there was Hannah — the woman whose tears birthed revival. Her faith transformed personal anguish into national blessing, proving that when the heart surrenders, heaven responds.

Hannah’s Song — From Barrenness to Kingdom Blueprint. The book of 1 Samuel does not begin with a throne or a sword; it begins with a woman who aches. In Hannah’s tears we discover a pattern of redemption: God loves to begin great things where the world sees only lack. Her story is not merely a private answered prayer; it is the kingdom overture to David, and ultimately to Christ. If we misread Hannah as a moral tale about “trying harder,” we will miss the Gospel humming benea

Exegesis & Hermeneutics: How to Handle the Word of Truth. Every false doctrine begins with a failure of interpretation. Some twist Scripture to fit their biases; others never learn to read it properly. The danger is ancient. Paul warned Timothy to “accurately handle the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15).

Sola Scriptura vs. Tradition: Returning to the Source. The doctrine of Sola Scriptura—that Scripture alone is the supreme and sufficient authority for faith and practice—was the rallying cry of the Reformation. Yet today, it stands under fire from both extremes: those who elevate centuries of human traditions above it, and those who wield the Bible without any interpretive discipline. Between these errors lies the narrow way: handling God’s Word faithfully, humbly, and in con

Threshing Floor Theology: Purity, Proposal, and Providence. The quiet midnight encounter between Ruth and Boaz at the threshing floor stands among Scripture’s most misunderstood moments. Beneath the shadows of the harvest, a foreign widow approaches a noble man as he sleeps — yet this scene is not charged with impropriety but with covenantal depth. What takes place in Ruth 3 is not seduction but sanctity, not secrecy but faith.

Jephthah and the Danger of Rash Vows. Jephthah’s story is one of tragedy born from zeal without wisdom. His rise from outcast to leader, his military victory, and his infamous vow to sacrifice “whatever comes out of the doors of my house” (Judges 11:31) all reveal a sobering truth: passion without understanding can destroy what God intended to bless.

Jotham’s Parable: The Trees Choose a King. When Abimelech slaughtered his seventy brothers to seize power, only one voice rose from the blood-soaked silence—Jotham’s. Standing atop Mount Gerizim, he didn’t rally soldiers; he preached a story.

You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup: Is It Biblical? It’s one of the most quoted phrases in modern self-care culture—and it’s slipped quietly into Christian circles: “You can’t pour from an empty cup.” On the surface, it sounds wise. It reminds us to rest, recharge, and avoid burnout. There’s truth in that. But when we hold this saying up to Scripture, the meaning shifts.

Every Man Did What Was Right in His Own Eyes: The Rise and Fall of the Judges. The book of Judges is one of the darkest chapters in Israel’s story. It begins with conquest and ends with chaos. God’s chosen people, once united under Joshua, descend into moral and spiritual decay. The refrain that defines the era is chillingly modern: “In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” (Judges 21:25, NASB).

Achan’s Sin: Hidden Covetousness and the Valley of Trouble. Sometimes the greatest danger to God’s people is not the enemy outside, but the compromise inside. After the stunning victory at Jericho, Israel expected to keep marching forward in triumph. Instead, they stumbled in humiliating defeat at Ai because of one man’s hidden sin. The story of Achan shows the seriousness of sin, the holiness of God, and the need for atonement—a theme that finds its fulfillment in Christ.

Korah’s Rebellion: When Pride Challenges God’s Appointed Leadership. Numbers 16 recounts one of the most dramatic uprisings in Israel’s wilderness journey. Korah, a Levite, rallied leaders to challenge Moses and Aaron’s authority. This was no mere personnel dispute—it was a rebellion against God Himself. Their downfall warns every generation that pride and jealousy can ignite spiritual mutiny.

Cloud by Day, Fire by Night: Following God’s Presence. Israel’s camp was perfectly organized, but without God’s direction, it was just a well-arranged campsite. Numbers 9:15–10:36 shows that true success in the wilderness depended on one thing: moving only when God moved. The cloud and fire over the tabernacle were more than signs; they were a school of trust. The same God who freed them from Egypt guided every next step.

Holiness in Everyday Life: Laws of Purity, Sacrifice, and Love for Neighbor. The Day of Atonement showed Israel that God makes atonement for His people. But holiness can’t be limited to one annual ritual. Leviticus 17–19 insists that everyday life—meals, business dealings, sex, friendships—is also the arena where God’s presence is honored. Holiness is not a ceremony; it’s a lifestyle.

The Fire of God: Nadab and Abihu and the Danger of Strange Fire. The priesthood had barely begun when disaster struck. Aaron’s two oldest sons, Nadab and Abihu, entered the holy space with fire of their own making. One moment they were offering incense; the next they were dead. Leviticus 10 records this shocking event, warning every generation that drawing near to God on our own terms is deadly serious. Worship isn’t a freestyle jam session. It’s life or death.

Aaron’s Ordination and the Consecration of Priests: Holiness in Blood and Oil. God’s presence in the tabernacle required more than beautiful design; it demanded holy ministers. Exodus 28–29 and Leviticus 8–9 describe how Aaron and his sons were set apart as priests. Their ordination reveals how sinful people can stand before a holy God—and how Jesus fulfills and surpasses that priesthood.

Meat Sacrificed to Idols: Freedom, Conscience, and the Gospel. In the first-century world, meat often had a backstory. Much of it had been offered in pagan temples before showing up in the marketplace. The question was not merely culinary but spiritual: Could a Christian eat meat sacrificed to idols? The early church faced this head-on, and the way they answered still helps believers navigate moral gray areas today—issues where law and freedom intersect.

Asenath: The Egyptian Wife of Joseph. Asenath is a quiet but significant figure in Joseph’s story. Though her words are never recorded, her marriage to Joseph symbolized the blending of Israel with Egypt and ensured the birth of two important tribes, Ephraim and Manasseh. She reminds us that God works through unlikely unions to bring about His plan.

Joseph and His Brothers: Jealousy and Betrayal. Genesis 37 begins the long narrative arc of Joseph, one of the most vivid characters in the Old Testament. This chapter sets the stage for everything that follows, exposing the fractures in Jacob’s family and the envy that drives Joseph’s brothers to betrayal.

Zerah: The Twin Marked by the Scarlet Thread. Zerah, one of the twin sons of Judah and Tamar, is remembered for his unusual birth recorded in Genesis 38. While his brother Perez broke through first and carried the Messianic line, Zerah was marked by a scarlet thread tied around his wrist as he briefly emerged first.

Levirate Marriage: Duty, Covenant, and Fulfillment. The practice of levirate marriage is one of the most curious and often misunderstood features of biblical law. At first glance, it may seem strange, even scandalous: a man marrying his brother’s widow to raise up offspring in his brother’s name. Yet within its cultural and covenantal context, levirate marriage reveals God’s concern for justice, family preservation, and ultimately, the unfolding of His promises.