Highlight In Psalm 1 we see a picture of the contrasts between the way of the righteous and the way of the wicked. It emphasizes the blessings that come from delighting in God's law and meditating on it continually. The Psalmist paints a picture of a fruitful and prosperous life for those who walk in God's ways and highlights the importance of delighting in God's law. Walking closely with God means knowing Him and being known by Him.  Read More

Highlight Deuteronomy 5 recounts the familiar story of the Ten Commandments, which were given to the Israelites as a covenant between them and God. These commandments are foundational to the moral and ethical conduct expected of God's people. The Ten Commandments provide a clear framework for what it means to walk faithfully with God. They outline how we should relate to God and to one another. Enoch's walk with God would have been characterized by obedience to these principles, even though he lived long before they were formally given to Israel.  Read More

Highlight The book of Micah is a prophetic book that addresses the social injustices and idolatry of Israel and Judah. Micah 6:1-8 is a powerful passage where God, through the prophet Micah, calls His people to account, reminds them of what He truly desires from them, and encapsulates what it means to walk with God.  Read More

Highlight Here we read a brief but powerful passage that tells us about Enoch, a man who walked so closely with God that he did not experience death. Instead, God took him directly to heaven. It’s clear that Enoch had a unique relationship with God, but there is not much to tell us why. There is, however, another example in Scripture of God choosing to take someone to heaven before they died a physical death.  Read More

Welcome to Week Seven of the Dark Horses: Overlooked Heroes Reading Plan! This reading plan is designed to partner with Compassion Christian Church’s sermon series of the same name, which you can find information about right here. A unique, and perhaps unexpected theme of the historical accounts compiled in the Bible is what appears to be God’s particular affinity for the underdog. Throughout Scripture we see God choose unlikely people to become His primary tool to impact the outcomes of seismic events in Israel’s history, and in turn the history of our world.  Read More

Highlight Rahab's legacy is significant in the Biblical narrative. She is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1, showing her inclusion in the lineage of the Messiah. In Hebrews 11, she is commended for her faith, and in James 2, she is highlighted as an example of faith in action. Rahab's story is a testament to God's grace and the transformative power of faith. Despite her past, she becomes an integral part of God's redemptive plan that leaves a ripple effect throughout history, changing the world in ways she surely could never have imagined.  Read More