How could the Jewish people exult in the restoration of Zion? How would the disciples weep but then see their mourning turned to joy? How can we sow with weeping but have confidence we will reap with joy? Restored Fortunes | Psalm 126:1-6 | Hope in Psalm Outline | Conversation A song of ascents. When YHWH restored the well-being of Zion, we thought…

How did David celebrate God and the Davidic king? How did the Spirit speak through David about what God would accomplish through Jesus the Christ? How can we draw encouragement from Psalm 110? Right Hand of Power | Psalm 110:1-7 | Hope in Psalm Outline | Conversation A psalm of David. Here is YHWH's proclamation to my lord: “Sit down at my right ha…

How did David celebrate his relationship with God? How would David better speak of the Christ than himself in Psalm 16:1-11? How can we well celebrate our relationship with God and the prospect of eternal life? Not Abandoned to Sheol | Psalm 16:1-11 | Hope in Psalm Outline | Conversation A prayer of David. Protect me, O God, for I have taken shelte…

How did David understand YHWH as His shepherd? How can Christians see themselves as shepherded by God in Christ through the Spirit? How can we celebrate the resurrection in Psalm 23:1-6? YHWH My Shepherd | Psalm 23:1-6 | Comfort in Psalm Outline | Conversation A psalm of David. YHWH is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He takes me to lush pastures, he l…

How would the Kingdom of Israel endure after David? What happened when Solomon was king? Why did Israel and Judah divide? How did Elijah stand up against the idolatry of Ahab? The First Book of Kings | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation

What did David think about when looking upon the night sky? How did David encode a story about the Christ as the Son of Man in his meditation? How can we take comfort from David's meditations? Mindful of Man | Psalm 8:1-9 | Comfort in Psalm Outline | Conversation For the music director, according to the gittith style; a psalm of David. O YHWH, our …

What did Paul mean by an "eternal weight of glory" in 2 Corinthians 4:17? Is an "eternal weight" even a good thing? How can we take great comfort and encouragement from the eternal weight of glory awaiting the believer when the Lord Jesus returns? Eternal Weight of Glory | Hope in Glory Outline | Conversation For our momentary, light suffering is p…

Why did Paul groan and yearn to be clothed in the resurrection? What's the problem today, and what is its solution? How can we draw encouragement for ourselves and others in yearning to be clothed in the resurrection? Clothed in the Resurrection | Hope in Glory Outline | Conversation

How can Paul speak of what he suffered as "light momentary affliction"? How can Christians best understand and endure difficulties, suffering, and trial? What does the Gospel have to say about such things? Light Momentary Affliction | Hope in Glory Outline | Conversation

Does 2 Samuel have anything to do with Samuel? What can we gain from the narratives regarding the rule of David as king of Judah and Israel? 2 Samuel | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation

What difficulties attend to drugs and their use? How should Christians approach drugs in light of what God has made known in Christ? Drugs | Chemical Temptations Outline | Conversation Photo by Myriam Zilles on Unsplash

What does the Bible have to say about alcohol? When does alcohol become a problem? Should Christians make a blanket condemnation of any and all consumption of alcohol? Alcohol | Chemical Temptations Outline | Conversation

What is 1 Samuel about? What was the promise, and the ultimate tragedy, of the reign of Saul? The First Letter of Samuel | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation

How can we best walk according to the Spirit as we relate toward one another? How can we be part of the Israel of God? Peace Upon the Israel of God | Galatians 6:1-18 | Paul's Letter to the Galatians Outline | Conversation Brothers and sisters, if a person is discovered in some sin, you who are spiritual restore such a person in a spirit of gentlen…

How could Jesus liberate us to serve one another in love? How can Paul speak of loving neighbor as oneself as the fulfillment of the Law? Called to Freedom | Galatians 5:1-26 | Paul's Letter to the Galatians Outline | Conversation For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be subject again to the yoke of slavery. Listen! I, Pa…

What is the book of Ruth all about? What made Ruth's story of life and faith so extraordinary? Ruth | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation

From what did Jesus liberate all of us? In what controversial and shocking ways did Paul characterize the Law of Moses and the old covenant? Children of Freedom | Galatians 4:1-5:1 | Paul's Letter to the Galatians Outline | Conversation Now I mean that the heir, as long as he is a minor, is no different from a slave, though he is the owner of every…

What does it mean for all Christians to be clothed with Christ and equal in Him? How did Paul well demonstrate how the Law of Moses was not applicable to Gentile Christians? Clothed With Christ | Galatians 3:1-29 | Paul's Letter to the Galatians Outline | Conversation You foolish Galatians! Who has cast a spell on you? Before your eyes Jesus Christ…

How did Paul demonstrate the consistency of the Gospel between himself and those in Jerusalem? What does it mean to be crucified with Christ? Crucified With Christ | Galatians 2:1-21 | Paul's Letter to the Galatians Outline | Conversation Then after fourteen years I went up to Jerusalem again with Barnabas, taking Titus along too. I went there beca…

What can we know about Paul's letter to the Galatians? Why was Paul so frustrated with the Galatian Christians? Why did Paul insist so strenuously on having received the Gospel by revelation? A Different Gospel | Galatians 1:1-24 Outline | Conversation From Paul, an apostle (not from men, nor by human agency, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father …

What is the book of Judges all about? How well did it go for Israel as twelve autonomous tribes ruled over by YHWH? Judges | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation

Why are Americans so interested in ancestry and genealogy? How can we root ourselves in God and His people? Finding Our Roots Outline | Conversation Photo by Zoltan Tasi on Unsplash

What is the book of Joshua about? How did God prove faithful to His promises in Joshua? Joshua | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation

How can the people of God do better when it comes to treating people with disabilities? How can we make sense of the treatment of the disabled and ill in the Old Testament? What hope can animate us regarding disability and faith? Disability and Faith Outline | Conversation

How can disability exist if God made all things well? How do we all experience disability and limitation? What hope can we cherish regarding disability in the resurrection? Theology and Disability | Disability and Faith Outline | Conversation

What makes the prosperity gospel so pernicious? Why does the prosperity gospel show up in strange places? How can we resist the siren song of the prosperity gospel in all its forms? The Prosperity Gospel | Disability and Faith Outline | Conversation

What is Deuteronomy all about? Why did Moses rehearse the Law again for Israel? What can we gain from Deuteronomy? Deuteronomy | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation

What is grief? Why must we grieve? How can we best support those who grieve? Grief | Death and Grief Outline | Conversation

Why do we die? How have we become so death afraid and avoidant? How can we live in the face of death? Death | Death and Grief Outline | Conversation

Which promises has God fulfilled in Jesus? Which promises have yet to find their fulfillment? Can we have confidence God will do what He has promised? The Promise in Christ | The Promise Outline | Conversation

How did Israel maintain faith in YHWH despite the existential crisis of exile? What promises did YHWH make to Israel? How did YHWH accomplish the restoration promised to Israel? The Promise to Israel | The Promise Outline | Conversation

What did YHWH promise to David? How did it seem the promise failed? How would the promise find its fulfillment? The Promise to David | The Promise Outline | Conversation

What did God promise to Abraham? How did God prove faithful to His promises to Abraham? By what means has God blessed the nations through the Descendant of Abraham? The Promise to Abraham | The Promise Outline | Conversation

What is Numbers all about? How can we maintain strong faith in God in times of difficulty? Numbers | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation

What can we learn from how people in the Scriptures responded to God's call? How can we best respond to God's call? Responding to God's Call | Salvation Outline | Conversation

What is involved in conversion? How should our lives in faith be continually shaped by conversion and repentance? Conversion | Salvation Outline | Conversation

What is Leviticus all about? Is Leviticus just boring? Are there important things for Christians to understand in Leviticus? Leviticus | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation

What happened to Nineveh, Assyria, and Nahum? How was Nineveh a prostitute, and how would later cities imitate her? Nineveh the Prostitute | Nahum 3:1-19 | The Vision of Nahum Outline | Conversation Woe to the city guilty of bloodshed! She is full of lies; she is filled with plunder; she has hoarded her spoil! The chariot drivers will crack their w…

How was Nineveh's fall just deserts for Assyria? How does Nahum provide assurance regarding the prophetic word? Nineveh's Downfall | Nahum 2:1-13 | The Vision of Nahum Outline | Conversation “An enemy who will scatter you, Nineveh, has advanced against you!” “Guard the rampart! Watch the road! Prepare yourselves for battle! Muster your mighty stren…

What is Nahum about? How could the God of Jonah speak thus about Nineveh? Why should we grapple with YHWH the Avenger? YHWH the Avenger | Nahum 1:1-15 | The Vision of Nahum Outline | Conversation This is an oracle about Nineveh; the book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite: YHWH is a zealous and avenging God; YHWH is avenging and very angry. YHWH …

What is Exodus all about? How did God deliver Israel? Why is there such emphasis on laws and building a tent? Exodus | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation

What are extrasensory perception and paranormal phenomena? How should we relate to extrasensory perception or paranormal phenomena? What dangers might attend to extrasensory perception or paranormal phenomena? Extrasensory Perception | The Senses Outline | Conversation

What is touch all about? How can touch be communal and relational? Why do we associate sensation with emotion? Touch | The Senses Outline | Conversation

What is taste all about? How can we taste that the Lord is good? Why does God memorialize His saving acts with meals? Taste | The Senses Outline | Conversation

What is Genesis all about? How does Genesis set forth the beginning of the story of God and His people? Genesis | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation

How marvelous is our sense of smell? What kind of smells are there? How can we become a sweet aroma before God? Smell | The Senses Outline | Conversation

How marvelous is our sense of hearing? How do music and language connect us to God and one another? What happens when we do not hear God? Hearing | The Senses Outline | Conversation

How do light and sight testify to God our Creator? What do we really "see"? How might we prove "blind"? How can we walk in the light and avoid the darkness? Sight | The Senses Outline | Conversation

What did Peter emphasize as he concluded his first letter? How can we stand firm in the grace of God? Stand Firm | 1 Peter 5:6-14 | The First Letter of Peter Outline | Conversation And God will exalt you in due time, if you humble yourselves under his mighty hand by casting all your cares on him because he cares for you. Be sober and alert. Your en…

What are deacons all about? How can we all serve the Lord Jesus Christ? Aspiring to Be a Deacon | Aspiring to Service | Outline | Conversation