Author: Shawn
Hebrew Word Study: בַּ֫יִת (house, household)
“But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord” (Josh. 24:15, New King James Version). The word study for this passage is …
Interpretive Commentary: Zechariah 12-14
Historical Setting and Date Shortly before Judah’s fall, the nation experienced fragile peace and prosperity, accompanied by conflicting prophecies with some predicting doom and others …
Hebrew Word Study: אַרְבֶּה (Locust)
The word study process within the Elementary Biblical Hebrew textbook is a five-step process to uncover the deeper meanings and intentions behind a key word …
Content Essay: Isaiah 7-9
Within Isaiah 7:1 – 9:7, the historical context of the Immanuel sign is during the Syro-Ephraimitic conflict between 735-732 BCE, involving Syria, Ephraim (also known …
Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job
Major Themes of the “Wisdom Theology” in the books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes These books demonstrate wisdom that is considered “higher” and more “reflective” than …
Sermon: Philippians 4:6-9 Finding God’s Peace: Prayer & Practice
This is my sermon on Finding God’s Peace.
Psalm Genres
Five of the major psalm genres/groups found in the Book of Psalms include Descriptive Praise Psalms, Declarative Praise Psalms, Nature Psalms, Lament Psalms, and Enthronement …
Defending Protestant Christianity against Jehovah’s Witnesses
When Jehovah’s Witnesses come knocking at your door, they are often well-prepared to discuss their beliefs and challenge mainstream Christian doctrines. As Christians, it is …