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  • Daily Devotional: Genesis 48:1-22

    Daily Devotional: Genesis 48:1-22

    Jacob is still considering his immanent death. He blesses Ephraim over Manasseh even though Manasseh is Joseph’s firstborn. The forsaken firstborn motif is present in Genesis, starting with Cain and Abel, and will present throughout the entire Old Testament. This motif typifies the incarnation of Christ. Adam, the firstborn man and federal head of creation…

  • When the Holy Spirit Departs

    When the Holy Spirit Departs

    Moses has so far told the story of creation, the woman, and God promise to her. Her seed shall bruise the head of the serpent and his seed. When Cain killed Abel, Cain was exiled and Seth was born. Noah was born a descendant of Seth, the one who would bring rest from toilsome labor…

  • Daily Devotional: Genesis 36:1-43

    Daily Devotional: Genesis 36:1-43

    Moses provides a genealogy from Esau, who is Edom. Edom becomes an enemy of Israel later in the narrative. This genealogy shows the diversity of the Edomites’ ethnic composition and their political structure. Both of these details set Edom and Israel at odds concerning their heritage, tradition, and government. God will instruct Israel to remain…

  • Daily Devotional: Genesis 33:1-17

    Daily Devotional: Genesis 33:1-17

    Jacob expects enmity and hostility from Esau. After all, he stole Esau’s birthright and inheritance. Yet, Esau greets Jacob as a brother with no hostility toward him whatsoever. We often expect trouble as we go, so we, like Jacob, fret and prepare. We spend our rime worrying about the future, and the problems we perceive…

  • On Gaining the World and Losing Yourself

    On Gaining the World and Losing Yourself

    The Easter season is upon us, the liturgical part of the year when we reflect upon our own depravity and inability to be righteous or holy. In this season, leading up through good Friday and Black Saturday, we long for a savior to come free us from our sin, clothe us in His righteousness, and…

  • Desire Prophecy, Don’t Forbid Speaking in Tongues

    Desire Prophecy, Don’t Forbid Speaking in Tongues

    Paul is writing to the local church at Corinth in order to admonish the congregation toward unity in the faith—unity through maturity. He is currently addressing the practice of spiritual gifts—particularly those of prophecy and speaking in tongues. He has admonished the local church to prioritize love, which edifies. He has also instructed the congregation…

  • Daily Devotional: Genesis 31:1-21

    Daily Devotional: Genesis 31:1-21

    Here, we learn that God has been providing for Jacob during his entire ordeal with Laban and has exercised justice against Laban by taking the wealth he amassed during the 14 years Jacob labored for him. Yet, despite all of Jacob’s sin, he is chosen and blessed by God. I see two very important notes,…

  • Cheers! A Response to P31 Momma and The Church at Sunsites

    Cheers! A Response to P31 Momma and The Church at Sunsites

    Normally, I would respond to someone privately, even if their comments were as public as yours. Scripture teaches us to, if we see sin in a brother or sister that needs to be addressed, go to them in private to share our concerns. Instead, you posted some very public and hateful comments on the YouTube…

  • Daily Devotional: Genesis 27:46-28:7

    Daily Devotional: Genesis 27:46-28:7

    Jacob was sent away for two reasons: (1) His brother’s violent hatred (27:42) and (2) in order to find a wife from among his own kinsmen. In the narrative, the Canaanites typify the children of the serpent (cf. Genesis 3:14-15), which is why such division and enmity prevailed between the Hebrews and Canaanites. The Canaanites…

  • How Church Should Feel

    How Church Should Feel

    In the local church at Corinth, there was much gossip (probably secret or ambush meetings), divisions, inflated disagreements about politics, and people who were living in sin and causing division were being elevated over those who tried to honor Christ with their lives. All too often, local church environments today are as terrible or worse–even…

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