Jesus in 2 Chronicles
The books of 1 & 2 Chronicles are written to the first remnant of Jews returning back to their homeland after 70 years of captivity in the far-away land of Babylon. The very first group to return comes…
Jesus in 1 Chronicles
The gate in today’s background photo speaks to the fact that the people of Israel have been carried away into captivity in a far-away foreign land. 70 years is a long time to live as exiles in a…
Jesus in 2 Kings
The gate in today’s background photo is flanked on either side by imposing heads of stern-looking statuary. No doubt prominent, influential heads-of-state back in their day. And so, just as the imposing head-statuary stretches away on either side…
Ruts Across the Soul
People are emotionally unwell right now. I went to the bank this week, and as usual the workers were understaffed and the line was long. As I entered the door and observed the long line stretching almost to…
Jesus in 1 Kings
How do you follow the Greatest King of Israel?? … the Great King David! * A man after God’s own heart (1 Samuel 13:14; Acts 13:22) * Greatest among warriors! (1 Samuel 18:7) * 40 years of experience…
Jesus in 2 Samuel
The prominent design element in today’s gate is … a Branch. This is hugely significant! The book of 2 Samuel is a biographical account of the life of the greatest king of Israel … King David. David is…
Jesus in 1 Samuel
Our background photo for today was taken from a high place. So also, as we read through the first half of the book of 1 Samuel, we see that the nation of Israel is at a high point. …
Jesus in Ruth
Our background photo for today features a lovely pink gate. However, if you look closely, you might notice that the photo seems slightly off-tilt. Things don’t seem to be quite level. This is because the road in front…
Jesus in Judges
In the book of Joshua we saw great success! Tremendous victory! God was with His people Israel in mighty power! God was faithful to bring His people into the fabulous land He had promised to give them! But…
Jesus in Joshua
In our background photo for today a beautiful paradise awaits just beyond the gate. Brilliant sunshine beckons … just beyond the gate. Glimpses of the Pacific Ocean can be seen … deep blue waters stretching far away to…