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The Vessels, the Names, and What Empire Does
The book of Daniel opens with an inventory: temple vessels and teenagers, itemized and carried off. But one verb in verse two refuses the obvious reading of what has just happened.
Start Here: A Walk Through the Book of Daniel
Daniel is the book people are most confident about and least likely to have read slowly. Over the next forty-four weeks, we go back to the page and walk the whole thing, in order, one block of verses at a time.
The Gospel of Mark — Introduction
It was not Mark that brought me here. It was Daniel. This is the introduction to the Berean Post series on the Gospel of Mark — why we study it, how we read it, and what the first readers would have understood.
Ep. Gospel of Mark and its Historical, political, and Religious Background
Mark wrote for a specific moment: occupation, rebellion, and a temple about to fall. Knowing that world changes how the whole Gospel reads.
Ep. Authorship of the Gospel of Mark
Who actually wrote the Gospel of Mark? The early church answered John Mark without hesitation, and the historical trail behind that answer is worth following.
Why Study the Gospel of Mark?
So, why Mark? What makes this Gospel stand out? For starters, it’s the shortest of the four Gospels. But don’t let its length fool you—Mark wastes no time. From the very first chapter, he dives straight into the heart of Jesus’ ministry. There’s no lengthy introduction or genealo
Mark 7:1–13 — Corban, Clean Hands, and the Heart
Then the Pharisees and some of the scribes came together to Him, having come from Jerusalem. When they saw some of His disciples eat bread with defiled hands, that is, with unwashed hands, they found fault. For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they wash their hand
Col 1:1 – Beyond the Title: Exploring the True Nature of Apostleship
Paul introduces himself as "an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God." By stating this, Paul emphasizes that his authority and calling as an apostle come directly from Jesus Christ and were not self-appointed or conferred upon him by any human authority.
Col 1:2 – What It Means to Be Called a Saint
The apostle Paul begins his letter to the brothers and sisters at the church in Colossae by calling them saints. According to the biblical definition of a saint, Paul’s greeting should not come as a surprise. However, the biblical definition of a saint may not be immediately clea
Discovering the Historical Context of the Epistle to the Colossians
Welcome to this Bible study on the book of Colossians! Before diving into the text, let us first explore the historical context surrounding this letter.
Finding Hope and Encouragement in Colossians: A Message for Today's Christians
Despite the challenges facing the church at Colossae, Paul's letter contains a message of hope and encouragement. He reminds the Colossians of the supremacy of Christ, who is the image of the invisible God and the head of the church. Paul emphasizes that it is through Christ that
1 John 3: 1-2 From Orphan to Royalty
"Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.
Col. 1:19 – Is Jesus God?
For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell, and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross. - (Col 1:19–20).
The Illusion of Democracy
Let me start with a confession. As I write this, I am staring at four glowing rectangles: a 27-inch monitor, a 24-inch monitor, a MacBook Pro, and an iPad. To my right sits an iPhone 16 Pro Max that cost more than my...
1 Co 5: 1–5:Unacceptable Behavior in the Church
It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and such sexual immorality as is not even named among the Gentiles—that a man has his father’s wife! And you are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he who has done this deed might be taken away from amon
1 Co 4: 18–2 – Kingdom of God is Not Just Words
"Now some are puffed up, as though I were not coming to you. But I will come to you shortly if the Lord wills, and I will know, not the word of those who are puffed up, but the power. For the kingdom of God is not in word but in power. What do you want? Shall I come to you with
Col 2:20 – 23 Breaking the Chains of Religion
"Therefore, if you died with Christ from the basic principles of the world, why, as though living in the world, do you subject yourselves to regulations- “Do not touch, do not taste, do not handle,” which all concern things which perish with the using—according to the commandment
Master the Berean Study Approach
When I first encountered the Berean study methods, I was struck by their simplicity and power. These methods invite us to approach Scripture with a heart eager to learn and a mind ready to examine carefully. The Bereans, mentioned in Acts 17:11, were commended for their noble cha
Mark 6:45–56 — Lord of the Storm
Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while He sent the multitude away. And when He had sent them away, He departed to the mountain to pray. Now when evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and He wa
Mark 6:30–44 — The Feeding of the Five Thousand
Welcome to The Berean Post, where we take Bible study seriously — just like the Bereans Paul commended in Acts 17:11. In today’s study, we’re looking at Mark 6:30–44, the miraculous feeding of the five thousand — a moment that reveals Jesus as the true Shepherd who both teaches a
Preterism on Trial: Testing Fulfillment Claims Against Scripture, Logic, and History
Was all biblical prophecy fulfilled in the first century? Part one of a series that puts the claim to an honest test, against Scripture, history, and its own logic.
Mark 6:14–29 — A Party of Death
Mark stops the action to describe a royal banquet that ends with a prophet's head on a platter. Two kingdoms, two tables, and a choice about which one you sit at.
Unveiling the Berean Study Approach
The Bereans in Acts 17 were called noble because they checked. Here is how that habit turns into a practical method for reading Scripture for yourself.
Mark 6:7–13 — Sent With Nothing but Authority
No bag, no bread, no money. Jesus sends the twelve out with nothing but authority and each other, and that turns out to be the point.