1 and 2 Kings
Disobedience to God's commands leads to destruction, but God always remains faithful to his promises.
Big Idea Bible
Understand the big ideas of the Bible
Song of Songs
Romantic love is both a gift from God to be enjoyed, and a pointer to an even greater love.
Updated Schedule for Big Idea Bible
An update on my 7-year Bible reading plan
Revelation
Stay faithful, because in the end Jesus will judge the world and save his people.
1 and 2 Samuel
By the end of Judges, it is evident that Israel requires godly leaders and a righteous king. The central question
2 Thessalonians
Written shortly after 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians addresses the same congregation but has a noticeably different tone. This second letter
1 Thessalonians
1 Thessalonians is probably the earliest letter written by Paul. It gives us a glimpse into what it was like
Hebrews
Jesus is better, so don't turn back.
Ruth
God works through ordinary people and the ordinary, even painful, events of our lives.
My Seven-Year Bible Reading Project
A background look at how I'm completing this project
Philemon
The letter to Philemon, though brief, addresses the profound issue of slavery in the Roman Empire, where up to 20%
Colossians
As far as we know, Paul never visited Colossae. By the time Paul wrote his letter, Colossae had declined into
Ephesians
Paul wrote Ephesians while imprisoned, likely toward the end of his life, addressing the church in Ephesus, the fourth largest
1 Corinthians
Paul wrote 1 Corinthians to address critical problems in a church he had founded that was now in crisis. Corinth
Judges
The Book of Judges spans around 350 years of Israel's history, depicting the nation's progressive decline
Joshua
The book of Joshua shows that God keeps His promises, even when they seem impossible. In this book, God grants
Deuteronomy
Every generation must learn who God is and what he wants from us.
Numbers
When God's people disobey, God disciplines them, but will not abandon his promises.
Leviticus
To draw near to a holy God, we need a sacrifice and obedience.
Exodus
Despite all obstacles, God is determined to save a people for himself.
Genesis
We’re rebellious image-bearers, but God is committed to rescue the world through his people.
The Big Idea
What is a big idea? And why is understanding the big idea of Bible passages so important?