Be Careful Little Eyes What You See
The words “saw,” “good,” and “took,” in Gen. 6:1–8 and elsewhere teach us something significant about the deceptiveness of sin and the good of trusting God.
The Goal of Parenting
What exactly should parents provide for their children? From Genesis 4–5, we see the real goal of parenting: passing down a heritage of true worship.
Genesis 4:17–5:32: The Offspring of the Woman
After Cain murders Abel, what hope is there for humanity in the world? Will all humankind go the way of Cain, or will God preserve a faithful remnant? (Exposition of Genesis 4:17–5:32)
The Dangers of Almost Knowing God’s Word
In Genesis 3, Eve only slightly misquotes God’s word, but by doing so, she paves the path toward her own sin. It is dangerous to almost know God’s word.
Genesis 4:1–16: The Offspring of the Serpent
The first two children born to Adam and Eve represent two fundamentally different categories: the offspring of the woman and the offspring of the serpent. (Exposition of Genesis 4:1–16)
Genesis 3:8–24: The Curse
When Yahweh God confronts the rebellion of Adam and Eve, he curses his creation while still extending them mercy. (Exposition of Genesis 3:8–24)
Genesis 3:1–7: The Fall
Satan’s strategy for luring us into sin is fairly consistent. He tempts us to doubt whether God’s word is good, true, and relevant. (Exposition of Genesis 3:1–7)
Genesis 2:4–25: Humanity
Genesis 2:4–25 is the most important reflection on human nature, human work, and human marriage. (Exposition of Genesis 2:4–25)
Genesis 1:1–2:3: Creation
Beyond telling us what happened at the beginning of time, Genesis 1:1–2:3 tells us why it happened and what God’s work in creation means for our lives today. (Exposition of Genesis 1:1–2:3)
Philippians 4:10–23: Generosity
Being conformed to the cruciform mind of Christ requires not only our lives, but even our wealth. (Exposition of Philippians 4:10–23)
Philippians 4:2–9: Peace
As those who have received peace with God through Christ, we should seek peace with others and with the world through prayer. (Exposition of Philippians 4:2–9)
Philippians 3:12–4:1: Perseverance
Christians have every reason to stand firm in perseverance in the midst of cruciform suffering: we have the hope of glory in Christ. (Exposition of Philippians 3:12–4:1)