Scripture ought to shape, influence, and profit the pastor as he commits himself to prayer and the ministry of God’s perspicuous Word.

Scripture memorization does not come easy for most of us. But don’t be too quick to blame it on a poor memory. Scripture memorization is spiritual warfare.

God’s word is understandable. It is expected to be trusted in, defended, proclaimed, and nourishing to those to read it in faith.

The opening chapter of the Old Testament establishes a framework for understanding all of Scripture.

Scripture is understandable, near, and obeyable.

When your sin puts you in the depths of despair, and you have no way out on your own, there is a God above who rules and reigns and forgives and saves.

Racism refuses to acknowledge the equality and dignity or your neighbor, much less love them as you love yourself. 

I let the original intent of the passage sting me, move me, drive me to what I need to be.

Friends, none of us feels exactly what we ought to feel. But thank God we have a Bible that tells us the truth even if we can’t do the same thing for ourselves.