The book of Ruth tells us a simple story, but there are numerous thematic layers to discover which help us to appreciate the beauty and depth of God's word. In this episode, we will look at character development, book ends, and thematic comparisons of the various genres of the Old Testament, all of which demonstrate that the book of Ruth is much mo…

The minor prophets are often hard to understand, but Scripture provides us with helpful themes and concepts that can make a huge difference in helping us unlock their significance. Today, we will consider how Exodus 34:6 provides us with an important self-revelation of God that comes up repeatedly throughout the minor prophets. If you find yourself…

The Sabbath is a complicated doctrine in Christianity, with one extreme focusing entirely on what day the sabbath should be observed and another entirely forgetting the doctrine. Prooftexts alone are unhelpful, as we find the sabbath taking on a progressive development throughout biblical revelation (Genesis-Revelation). Here's a survey of the kind…

Kevin from Better Bible Reading proposes a new approach to Bible reading in 2025. Instead of following a chronological reading plan, he suggests focusing on a single genre for the entire year. This could be a category from the Old or New Testament, such as the books of Moses, the historical books, wisdom literature, the prophets, the Gospels, the P…

I recently had the privilege of interviewing the author of a new book published by Crossway: "What is Covenant Theology? Tracing God's Promises Through the Son, the Seed, and the Sacraments." Two things make this book review extra special, compared to previous book reviews. First, I get to interview the author himself. Second, the author is also my…

We interview Dr. Matthew Everhard, pastor and author of his most recent book "Worshiptainment: The Modern Church's Golden Calf". Everhard dives into some of the most troubling trends in modern worship throughout America, but this book is far from a simple critique. Instead, Everhard helpfully constructs some of the most important and foundational p…