Fortunes change and the plot takes a twist with an unusual parade in the city square. 

From banquet to bust or feast to fast - the "destiny" of the Jews changes with one event. 

A jewish orphan girl is selected by the king of Persia to become queen of the greatest empire of its time? 

Rebuilding, opposition, joy, and...fulfillment?

There is nothing quite like going home... but sometimes things are not how we remember them. 

One of these things is not like the others...

100 decisions a day, and all of them allow us to live out the calling we have in Jesus.

It is one thing to live for God when things are good... but what about when things get bad?

The relationship between two intertwined and contrasting aspects of Isaiah's message.

The relationship between two intertwined and contrasting aspects of Isaiah's message.

We have so much to be thankful for - we sometimes just need a reminder of the tune so we can sing the song of thankfulness.

Trees, stumps, roots, shoots, plants & gardens!

In our second message on the Messiah and the Christmas season we look at Isaiah 9  and the promise of one who will restore the Eden ideal. 

A well-known prophecy...but how well do you really know it?

The prophets provide a window into the divine and Isaiah provides a panorama into the heavenly in chapter 6.

Setting up the book of Isaiah

A new covenant, a new hope.

What was the role of the prophets, how do they fit into the big picture story of the Bible and what makes Jeremiah unique?

Jonah is not really a kid's story; it is a prophetic word that is amazingly written. Join us and examine the patterns, repetitions, and other literary devices the author uses to encourage the readers to go deeper. 

See how each chapter of Jonah correlates to Jesus & the New Testament.

Not only is Jonah a historical narrative, it is also an allegorical look at the nation Israel during Jonah's time.

In a society that wants justice, recompense and protection, where does mercy fit in?

It's not about the fish, it's about the prayer, but this beautifully poetic prayer is missing something...

It's not about the fish, it's about the prayer, but this beautifully poetic prayer is missing something...

Join us as we study this prophetic narrative about a poetic prophet.

“What’s in it for me?” 

Should a human try to cheat God?

If you have ever wondered about the seeming injustices of life, you are not alone. However, God is still a just God and we should be careful not to impose our standard of justice upon him. 

The people of God are in a covenant relationship with God, and marriage is a symbol of that. It is also a covenant that God expects us to keep and honor.

The people fo God, and especially the leaders, are made to honor God. 

Why study the prophets? Who are they? Today we dive into Malachi.

One small act of faith for a man, one giant messianic image for mankind.

The rise and fall of kingdoms in God's epic storyline

Another dream...but this time the interpretation is terrifying and bizarre! Learn how it still applies to us today.

Living for what you believe in means taking a stand even if others expect you to bow.

What was it like for God's people living in Exile?

The unraveling of Israel...and God's compassion.