Hi! We're on the Internet together! It can be good. It can be bad. It can also be quite ugly. How can we glorify God on the Internet? The Internet: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Outline | Conversation

How should Christians approach entertainment? How can we glorify God in how we entertain ourselves? Entertainment Outline | Conversation

What is the Book of Esther all about? What should we make of the Book of Esther? The Book of Esther | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation

Where did marathons come from? What spiritual lessons might we derive from the Battle of Marathon? Lessons From Marathon Outline | Conversation

Upon what do most conversations about the clothing of Christians focus? Yet what is the focus of the New Testament authors regarding the Christian's clothing? How should we approach the matter of the Christian's clothing? The Christian's Clothing Outline | Conversation

"Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." Thus John F. Kennedy challenged Americans in 1961. What spiritual applications can we draw from the principle of seeking the best interest of others? Ask Not... Outline | Conversation

What did Nehemiah want God and us to know about him and his work? What can we gain from Nehemiah's story and his example in his time? The Book of Nehemiah | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation

Why do we say but do not do? What double standard exists between how we view ourselves versus how we view others? How can we better reflect in our actions that which we speak? Saying and Doing Outline | Conversation

What are the various forms of deceit out there? Why must Christians strive to avoid all forms of deceit? Deceit Outline | Conversation

What are the various forms of corrupt communication? Why should Christians give serious consideration to what and how they speak? Corrupt Communication Outline | Conversation

What is the Book of Ezra all about? How can we gain encouragement from Israel's restoration to its land? The Book of Ezra | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation

How much will people ruin their lives in their pursuit of money or other such things? When will we all be confronted by our moment of truth? The Moment of Truth Outline |Conversation

Romans 8:1-39 has many encouraging promises for those who are "in Christ Jesus." But what prospects exist for those who are not in Christ? The Curses of God | Romans 8:1-39 Outline | Conversation

What kind of promises did God make in Romans 8:1-39? How can we gain encouragement from those promises? The Promises of God | Romans 8:1-39 Outline | Conversation

What is the Second Book of Chronicles all about? How would 2 Chronicles provide background and encouragement for later Israelites and Christians? The Second Book of Chronicles | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation

How do we become members of the Church of Christ and a church of Christ? How could we possibly not be a member of the Church of Christ when we are members of a church of Christ? Just Because You Are a Member of a church of Christ Does Not Mean You Must Be a Member of the Church of Christ Outline | Conversation…

What would be controversial about the church relating as the family of God? How can we cultivate healthier relationships within the church as the family of God? The Nature of the Church: The Church as Family Outline | Conversation

Why would Paul speak of the church in terms of a body? How can we work better as the body of Christ? The Body Outline | Conversation

What does it mean for God in Christ to be the Alpha and the Omega? How can we profitably understand Revelation in terms of God in Christ as the Alpha and the Omega? How can we well regard Jesus as the Alpha and the Omega? The Alpha and the Omega | Jesus in Revelation Outline | Conversation

How can we easily get so lost in the imagery of Armageddon we miss out on its meaning? How does Revelation portray the judgments of God? How would those judgments come to pass? How can we take comfort and assurance from Jesus the Rider and the sharp two-edged sword proceeding from His mouth? The Sharp Two-Edged Sword | Jesus in Revelation Outline |…

Why do so many want Jesus to be the Lion of Judah? What does it mean for the Lion of Judah to be the Lamb? How should we thoroughly reconsider our understanding of Jesus in Revelation in light of His presentation as the Lamb which was slain? The Lion of Judah, the Lamb | Jesus in Revelation Outline | Conversation…

How was Jesus described and portrayed in John's vision in Revelation 1:9-20? Why did Jesus thus present Himself before John? How can we gain encouragement today in our faith from Jesus as the One Like a Son of Man in Revelation 1:9-4:1? One Like a Son of Man | Jesus in Revelation Outline | Conversation…

What is 1 Chronicles all about? What's up with all the genealogies? Why does the Chronicler characterize David in the way he did? The First Book of Chronicles | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation

Why did Ezekiel see a temple and a city in a prophetic visionary experience? How was John's vision similar and dissimilar to what Ezekiel saw? Where can we find the realization of Ezekiel's vision of the temple and the city? The Temple and the City | Ezekiel 40:1-48:35 | Ezekiel's Hope Outline | Conversation…

What was Ezekiel's prophecy of Gog of Magog all about? What kind of fulfillment of that prophecy could be really expected? What confidence should Christians have regarding prophecies regarding Gog of/and Magog? Gog and Magog | Ezekiel 38:1-39:29 | Ezekiel's Hope Outline | Conversation

How would God prove to be the God of the living, not the dead, in the valley of dry bones? How has God made all His people one? Dry Bones and Sticks | Ezekiel 37:1-28 | Ezekiel's Hope Outline | Conversation

Why would God restore Israel? How can we be the kind of people who share in God's restoration of Israel? A Heart of Flesh | Ezekiel 36:16-38 | Ezekiel's Hope Outline | Conversation

What did YHWH command Ezekiel to prophesy to the mountains of Seir and Israel? How would the word of YHWH against Edom and for Israel find its fulfillment in the Second Temple Period? How did Ezekiel's hope find its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus the Christ? Proclaim to the Mountains | Ezekiel 35:1-36:15 | Ezekiel's Hope Outline | Conversation…

Why did Ezekiel condemn the leaders of Israel? What hope and encouragement did Ezekiel provide for Israel? How did Jesus prove to be the Good Shepherd of Israel? YHWH the Shepherd | Ezekiel 34:1-31 | Ezekiel's Hope Outline | Conversation

What would happen to the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah after the days of Elijah? How would these kingdoms meet their end? The Second Book of Kings | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation

How could the Jewish people exult in the restoration of Zion? How would the disciples weep but then see their mourning turned to joy? How can we sow with weeping but have confidence we will reap with joy? Restored Fortunes | Psalm 126:1-6 | Hope in Psalm Outline | Conversation A song of ascents. When YHWH restored the well-being of Zion, we thought…

How did David celebrate God and the Davidic king? How did the Spirit speak through David about what God would accomplish through Jesus the Christ? How can we draw encouragement from Psalm 110? Right Hand of Power | Psalm 110:1-7 | Hope in Psalm Outline | Conversation A psalm of David. Here is YHWH's proclamation to my lord: “Sit down at my right ha…

How did David celebrate his relationship with God? How would David better speak of the Christ than himself in Psalm 16:1-11? How can we well celebrate our relationship with God and the prospect of eternal life? Not Abandoned to Sheol | Psalm 16:1-11 | Hope in Psalm Outline | Conversation A prayer of David. Protect me, O God, for I have taken shelte…

How did David understand YHWH as His shepherd? How can Christians see themselves as shepherded by God in Christ through the Spirit? How can we celebrate the resurrection in Psalm 23:1-6? YHWH My Shepherd | Psalm 23:1-6 | Comfort in Psalm Outline | Conversation A psalm of David. YHWH is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He takes me to lush pastures, he l…

How would the Kingdom of Israel endure after David? What happened when Solomon was king? Why did Israel and Judah divide? How did Elijah stand up against the idolatry of Ahab? The First Book of Kings | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation

What did David think about when looking upon the night sky? How did David encode a story about the Christ as the Son of Man in his meditation? How can we take comfort from David's meditations? Mindful of Man | Psalm 8:1-9 | Comfort in Psalm Outline | Conversation For the music director, according to the gittith style; a psalm of David. O YHWH, our …

What did Paul mean by an "eternal weight of glory" in 2 Corinthians 4:17? Is an "eternal weight" even a good thing? How can we take great comfort and encouragement from the eternal weight of glory awaiting the believer when the Lord Jesus returns? Eternal Weight of Glory | Hope in Glory Outline | Conversation For our momentary, light suffering is p…

Why did Paul groan and yearn to be clothed in the resurrection? What's the problem today, and what is its solution? How can we draw encouragement for ourselves and others in yearning to be clothed in the resurrection? Clothed in the Resurrection | Hope in Glory Outline | Conversation

How can Paul speak of what he suffered as "light momentary affliction"? How can Christians best understand and endure difficulties, suffering, and trial? What does the Gospel have to say about such things? Light Momentary Affliction | Hope in Glory Outline | Conversation

Does 2 Samuel have anything to do with Samuel? What can we gain from the narratives regarding the rule of David as king of Judah and Israel? 2 Samuel | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation

What difficulties attend to drugs and their use? How should Christians approach drugs in light of what God has made known in Christ? Drugs | Chemical Temptations Outline | Conversation Photo by Myriam Zilles on Unsplash

What does the Bible have to say about alcohol? When does alcohol become a problem? Should Christians make a blanket condemnation of any and all consumption of alcohol? Alcohol | Chemical Temptations Outline | Conversation

What is 1 Samuel about? What was the promise, and the ultimate tragedy, of the reign of Saul? The First Letter of Samuel | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation

How can we best walk according to the Spirit as we relate toward one another? How can we be part of the Israel of God? Peace Upon the Israel of God | Galatians 6:1-18 | Paul's Letter to the Galatians Outline | Conversation Brothers and sisters, if a person is discovered in some sin, you who are spiritual restore such a person in a spirit of gentlen…

How could Jesus liberate us to serve one another in love? How can Paul speak of loving neighbor as oneself as the fulfillment of the Law? Called to Freedom | Galatians 5:1-26 | Paul's Letter to the Galatians Outline | Conversation For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be subject again to the yoke of slavery. Listen! I, Pa…

What is the book of Ruth all about? What made Ruth's story of life and faith so extraordinary? Ruth | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation

From what did Jesus liberate all of us? In what controversial and shocking ways did Paul characterize the Law of Moses and the old covenant? Children of Freedom | Galatians 4:1-5:1 | Paul's Letter to the Galatians Outline | Conversation Now I mean that the heir, as long as he is a minor, is no different from a slave, though he is the owner of every…

What does it mean for all Christians to be clothed with Christ and equal in Him? How did Paul well demonstrate how the Law of Moses was not applicable to Gentile Christians? Clothed With Christ | Galatians 3:1-29 | Paul's Letter to the Galatians Outline | Conversation You foolish Galatians! Who has cast a spell on you? Before your eyes Jesus Christ…

How did Paul demonstrate the consistency of the Gospel between himself and those in Jerusalem? What does it mean to be crucified with Christ? Crucified With Christ | Galatians 2:1-21 | Paul's Letter to the Galatians Outline | Conversation Then after fourteen years I went up to Jerusalem again with Barnabas, taking Titus along too. I went there beca…

What can we know about Paul's letter to the Galatians? Why was Paul so frustrated with the Galatian Christians? Why did Paul insist so strenuously on having received the Gospel by revelation? A Different Gospel | Galatians 1:1-24 Outline | Conversation From Paul, an apostle (not from men, nor by human agency, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father …