Many Christians speak of the so called “Old Testament God” as a God of wrath and violence. I held a similar view until a class forced me to read extended portions of the Old Testament...
Elijah’s and Elisha’s Mantle
April 30, 2011
Hosea was a prophet whose ministry lasted approximately 40 years. His focus was on the northern kingdom, Israel, and the judgment of God brought on by the Assyrians. The details of his message, however, are...
With surprisingly graphic language, the Adult Sabbath School Study Guide expresses the partnership of Ahab and Jezebel as “a marriage made in hell! When you take one weak-willed king and add to him a power-hungry...
David is referred to in the New Testament as someone God called “a man after my own heart” (Acts 13:22). We have already seen, however, that great men and women of God are still sinners,...
Most scholars view the book of Job as one of the oldest books in the Bible. It is perhaps not surprising that it deals with one of the oldest questions of humankind: why? Why do...
In a sense, Hannah and Elkanah are one of the lesser known couples in this quarter’s lessons. They were known, not so much for their own accomplishments, but rather, because of the ministry of their...
The story Ruth and Boaz is well known and well loved. It serves as a favorite for contemporary writers of “historical Bible fiction.” As one reads the book of Ruth, it is easy to see...
In a sense, Samson is perhaps both the strongest and weakest man in the Bible. His incredible physical strength was overshadowed by a lack of willpower and self-control. His story serves as a warning to...
There are many parallels between the stories of Jacob and Moses. Both flee their homes, afraid, and both meet their soon-to-be wives while at a well. In the case of Moses, however, his wife was...
The Adult Sabbath School lesson quarterly emphasizes that the marriage of Jacob and Rachel stands out in the Old Testament because it is not an arranged marriage, but a “love marriage.” This love, however, did...
It is perhaps not surprising that the story of Isaac and Rebekah echoes that of Abraham and Sarah. The lesson quarterly notes that both couples struggled with childlessness, both had to deal with disputes over...
In the New Testament, Abraham is repeatedly used as an example of a man of faith (Hebrews 11:8-19). Sarah is used as a symbol for the new covenant (Galatians 4:21-31). This is somewhat surprising in...
In the introduction, I noted that this quarter’s lessons should not be viewed as a marriage manual. Instead, we will look at life lessons which can be learned by looking at the stories of various...
Guests for the taping of this series of “Good Word” (formerly “Probe”) broadcasts are two members of the School of Theology at Walla Walla University: Zdravko Stefanovic, Professor of the Old Testament, and Carl Cosaert,...
The Last Five Kings of Judah
October 10, 2015
Jesus Mingled with People
July 30, 2016
The Priority of the Promise
July 29, 2017
The Curse Causeless
October 29, 2016
Jesus in the Writings of Peter
May 13, 2017
The Character of Job
December 17, 2016
The Church Militant
March 12, 2016
The Cosmic Controversy
March 31, 2018
Josiah’s Reforms
November 14, 2015
Symbolic Acts
October 31, 2015
Major Themes in 1 and 2 Peter
June 17, 2017
Lessons from Jeremiah
December 19, 2015
From Jerusalem to Babylon
January 4, 2020
From Reading to Understanding
December 28, 2019
Leaders in Israel
December 21, 2019
Dealing with Bad Decisions
December 14, 2019
Backslidden People
December 7, 2019
Worshiping the Lord
November 30, 2019
Trials, Tribulations, and Lists
November 23, 2019
God the the Covenant
November 16, 2019
Our Forgiving God
November 9, 2019
The Reading of the Word
November 2, 2019
Violating the Spirit of the Law
October 26, 2019
Facing Opposition
October 19, 2019
God’s Call
October 12, 2019
The Choices We Make
April 6, 2019
Appendix B: The Worst Story in the Old Testament: Judges 19-21
September 25, 2010
Among the Lampstands
January 5, 2019
Little Times of Trouble
June 1, 2019
Introduction
March 28, 2009
Power Struggle
November 7, 2009
Social Support: The Tie That Binds
June 19, 2010
Guilt
January 22, 2011
Worship in the Early Church
September 10, 2011
Evangelism and Witnessing as a Lifestyle
April 21, 2012
The Law and the Gospel
December 1, 2012
Revival: Our Great Need
June 29, 2013
Jesus and the Social Outcasts
February 8, 2014