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Continue reading →: Interpret ChristologicallyInterpretation Matters Series, Part 10 You finish reading Genesis 23 and sigh. You’ve barely started your read-the-Bible-in-a-year plan, and you’re already discouraged. You haven’t even made it to Leviticus yet! So Abraham’s wife Sarah died at 127 years old, and Abraham bought a field with a cave to bury her.…
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Continue reading →: Matchless KingMy heart is moved by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king—Psalm 45:1 I recently finished writing some hymn lyrics for my church based on themes from Psalm 45, a love song celebrating the unique greatness of God’s King. The lyrics are below. They’re set to…
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Continue reading →: Interpret Bible with BibleInterpretation Matters Series, Part 9[1] What’s the best resource to help you understand the Bible? Some ministries, like bestcommentaries.com, dedicate themselves to rating and ranking Bible study resources. While these tools can be helpful, the best commentary on the Bible is the Bible itself! Christ has gifted his church with…
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Continue reading →: Interpret Literarily Part 2Interpretation Matters Series, Part 8 In the previous article, we began a journey through the Bible’s major literary genres. We covered the basics of interpreting narrative and Old Testament law. Today we continue our journey, trekking through the vistas of poetry, prophecy, and New Testament letters. Poetry Poetry is one…
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Continue reading →: Interpret Literarily Part 1Interpretation Matters Series, Part 7 Over 250 bird species use the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, making it one of the greatest bird refuges in the world. Because I live a short drive from the refuge, my own backyard boasts a pleasant variety of birds—from large hawks to tiny gem-like…







