Why are There Genealogies in the Bible?

Among Christians there's an age-old joke about reading your Bible and getting to the genealogies and we have two problems with them. First of all they seem boring to us and secondly we can't pronounce half the names and so we might wonder why are they even there? Well the genealogies in Scripture...

Jun 16, 2025

How Can I Worship with the Right Motive?

You know, it's interesting to me that perhaps in American evangelicalism and now spreading around the world, the idea of worship has almost become backwards. That we go to worship so that I can create some sort of good feeling, so that I can feel better. I need to go to church so that I can feel bet...

Jun 11, 2025

Can God Harden the Heart of a Believer?

Sometimes we're asked genuine questions about how God interacts with us, He being God and we His children, those who believe in Christ. And one question is, will God ever harden my heart? And I think this maybe comes from reading the book of Exodus where God hardens Pharaoh's heart. Well, if you'r...

Jun 9, 2025

Why Did God Harden the Heart of Pharaoh?

As you read through the Old Testament, one of the most interesting theological questions is the question of Pharaoh. When he is being implored by Moses to let God's people go, he goes back and forth. He says, yes, then no, yes, then no, yes, then no. Well, if you carefully read through the whole E...