Category: Biblical

The Book of Revelation: A Heavenly Portrait

In Revelation 4, the LORD calls John up to heaven with a “voice like a trumpet” (Rev. 4:1), and we’re given a dazzling portrait of heaven that we ourselves look forward to with eager anticipation.

Philippians 3: The Upward Call of God

Paul, who was previously a Pharisee, counts his accomplishments, his zeal, and his holiness as “rubbish” compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Jesus Christ our Lord.

1 Kings 8: The Glory of God

The Ark of the Covenant represented the glory and presence of God to the people of Israel. After finishing the temple, Solomon has the rk brought in to the inner chamber.

Philippians 2: The Humility of Christ

In this famous section of Scripture, Paul describes the “emptying” of the Son of God who became a man—known as the doctrine of kenosis. While it is interesting to investigate the theological concepts regarding the nature of Christ’s “emptying,” to be fixated on that phrase from this passage

1 Kings 3: Seeking the Lord

King Solomon recognized what he needed most to rule his people well, to know justice. He recognized how little he knew, and Who could give him what he needed.