A 5 minute Bible study through Genesis 1. Genesis chapter 1 contains the story of how God created the world in 6 days. He created light, earth, seas, plants, fish, livestock, planets, stars, and man in His image.

David is a very important character in God’s story. He is most famous for killing a Philistine giant, Goliath, with a sling and a stone. He was the second king of Israel after Saul. He was the author of many Psalms and is quoted by Jesus and the New Testament authors.

As Paul sailed for Rome as a prisoner in Acts 27, the voyage became dangerous. A tempestuous wind struck down and caused a bumpy ride for the passengers. The situation felt so hopeless that scripture say, "all hope of being saved was abandoned." I am sure many of us can some what relate to this story metaphorically. Ever been in a storm of life that felt so uncontrollable, you felt tossed and turned and bruised from one heartache to another?

One of the reasons large corporations, studios, and celebrities don’t think twice about vocally supporting immorality is because they know Christians will keep paying them.

The colonnade on the eastern side of the Temple complex was known as Solomon’s colonnade, porch, or portico. It likely bore Solomon’s name because it was built against the same eastern wall Solomon constructed as part of the original Temple project.

In Acts 3:1 we are told Peter and John went to the Temple at the “hour of prayer, the ninth hour.” What was the hour of prayer and from where did the Jew’s practice of praying at specific hours originate?

We are not promised a life full of ease and peace and sunshine and rainbows. But we are promised that God will always be with us. And realizing the power of that truth, changes everything.

Pineapples were once sold for as much as $8,000. But most people – if they could get their hands on one wouldn’t even eat it. They would display it in their home until it rotted, often having viewing parties, where people would come over and a pineapple would be unveiled.

The debate surrounding when life begins is essentially over. For years, supporters of abortion argued that the practice did not constitute taking a life because life didn’t begin until late pregnancy/birth. But the scientific facts have beaten down this line of reasoning so thoroughly that is has been mostly entirely abandoned. No relevant scientist continues to argue against the position that life begins at conception or shortly thereafter.

A 5 minute Bible study through Acts 28, In Acts 28, Paul is hosted by the locals of Malta and heals the father of Publius. After 3 months, Paul's ship sets sail for Rome. In Rome, Paul meets the local Jewish leaders and teaches them about Jesus.

A 5 minute Bible study through Acts 27, In Acts 27, Paul sails from Caesarea to Rome, but his ship is caught in a strong windstorm and shipwrecked on the island of Malta.

Have you ever been so broken you can feel the physical pain in your heart from the emotional wreckage that is going on inside you? Maybe it was the loss of a relationship, child, spouse, or some other beloved person; maybe it was the burdens you were carrying (physical illness, financial hardships so deep you can't see a way out, decisions that seem impossible, children being rebellious, marriage falling apart, losing your career etc). I want you to look at those emotions and ask yourself: have you ever felt that way about your sin?

Our God is the God of all comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3). So if you find yourself in need of comfort, in this post I want to invite you to dig into His word with me. The words that sparked my inspiration for this post are found in Psalm 119:82-83. The Psalmist writes, “ My eyes fail from searching Your word, Saying, When will You comfort me? For I have become like a wineskin in smoke, Yet I do not forget Your statutes.”

I was reading the encounter of the demon possessed man found in Mark 5 and walked away with a few lessons I would like to share. Have you ever have been in a situation that seemed hopeless? Or tried to help someone you couldn’t because only the Grace of God could reach them? Let me introduce you to the demon possessed man.

“Deal bountifully with your servant” the writer proclaims. I love how the writer boldly asks for a blessing, but comes to God in humility as he uses the phrase, “Your servant.” He demonstrates that he believes God blesses His people in big ways and he recognizes his total dependence on God.

A 5 minute Bible study through Acts 26, In Acts 26, Paul defended himself in Caesarea before Agrippa, Berenice, and Festus. He told them the story of his life and how Jesus changed everything.

In Psalm 119:9-16, the writer of this psalm shows how we can “take root” in the good soil—> by guarding our way by The Word—>which means to lead your heart with the Wisdom of God’s Word, don’t follow it in its fickle emotions that are every changing with the current of the world.

When your career and love of money disrupts your obedience to God, it may be time to reevaluate. In this article we look at Demetrius the silversmith from Acts 19 and how his love of money kept him far away from God.

Allowing yourself and others to lament gives others the opportunity to meet you where you are. When we don’t include the language of lament in our worship or fellowship, we often stay stuck. We stay at arms length with other believers and struggle in darkness alone. Or we numb out and try to be self-reliant. And as a result, we do not properly heal or demonstrate God's glory in the healing process.

A 5 minute Bible study through Acts 25, In Acts 25, Paul stands trial in front of Governor Festus but no verdict is reached. Paul appeals his case to Caesar in Rome. At the end of the chapter, Agrippa and Berenice arrive in Caesarea and ask to hear Paul's case.