Joshua and Judges: Why They Matter in the Bible’s Big Story
Joshua and Judges reveal God’s faithfulness and humanity’s failure, creating a longing for the righteous King fulfilled in Jesus....
Keep Reading
Luke and John Explained: Two Gospels, One Savior
October 13, 2026 by Year of the Bible
The Gospels of Luke and John offer two complementary portraits of Jesus. Discover how Luke emphasizes the Savior's compassion and humanity while John reveals His eternal divinity, and how both invite us to know and follow Christ....
The Gospel of Mark: A Clear Portrait of the Servant-King
October 6, 2026 by Year of the Bible
The Gospel of Mark gives us a fast-moving portrait of Jesus as the Servant-King, revealing His authority, His journey to the cross, and His call to courageous discipleship....
The Gospel of Matthew: Jesus the King and His Kingdom
October 1, 2026 by Year of the Bible
The Gospel of Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah and promised King, fulfilling God's promises and inviting us to live as citizens of His Kingdom....
The “Minor” Prophets: Hosea Through Malachi
September 8, 2026 by Year of the Bible
The Minor Prophets may be short, but their message is enormous. Journey from Hosea to Malachi and discover twelve prophetic voices united by God's justice, covenant love, call to repentance, and promise of a coming King....
The Book of Daniel: Faithfulness, Courage, and Hope in Exile
August 31, 2026 by Year of the Bible
The Book of Daniel shows us how to remain faithful to God in a changing world while trusting that He rules over history, nations, and the future....
Ezekiel: Visions of Glory and a Heart Restored
August 18, 2026 by Year of the Bible
The Book of Ezekiel reveals God's glory, His promise to restore His people, and His power to breathe new life into hearts that have grown dry and weary....
Lamentations: Hope That Survives the Ruins
August 18, 2026 by Year of the Bible
Lamentations teaches us that faith does not deny grief. It brings every sorrow honestly before God while holding tightly to His steadfast love and unfailing faithfulness....
2 
Before You Go: A Letter to this years Graduates
June 3, 2026 by Chris Mendez
Graduates, before you go—read this. Whether you're heading to college, the workforce, or something else, these six biblical principles will help you stay grounded in your faith and grow closer to Jesus in the season ahead....
1 
Learn to P.R.A.Y!
May 6, 2026 by Chris Mendez
This article will lay out a four-step process that you can use to begin to develop the regular habit of prayer. The acronym is P.R.A.Y. Get it? Let’s PRAY! ...
How to Choose a Church | Knollwood Community Church: Burke, VA
October 28, 2025 by Chris Mendez
Searching for a church home in Burke, VA? Discover five qualities that make a good church and find one that helps you grow in faith and community....
Understanding Violence in the Bible: Difficult Old Testament Passages Explained
February 19, 2026 by Year of the Bible
The Bible contains passages that are difficult and even disturbing. Here’s a thoughtful, biblical framework for understanding violence in the Old Testament....
Keep ReadingThe Two Greatest Precepts: A ‘Down‑to‑Earth’ Look at What Jesus Said Matters Most!
February 11, 2026 by Year of the Bible
Jesus said the most important commands are simple: love God fully and love your neighbor genuinely. Here’s what that looks like in real life....
Keep ReadingA Good Hiking Trip Gone Bad: Lessons from Numbers 13–14
February 5, 2026 by Brian Conaway
The story of the twelve spies in Numbers 13–14 reveals how fear and faith collide—and how trusting God shapes the future....
Keep Reading
Subscribe
Categories
Archive
Tags
- Year of the Bible 28
- spiritual growth 8
- worship 5
- Christian Living 4
- evangelism 4
- Old Testament 4
- Bible overview 3
- biblical leadership 3
- biblical theology 3
- covenant faithfulness 3
- discipleship 3
- God’s faithfulness 3
- Jesus Christ 3
- Major Prophets 3
- Praise and Worship 3
- wisdom literature 3
- apologetics 2
- Babylonian exile 2
- Bible 2
- Bible Reading 2
- Bible study 2
- biblical courage 2
- biblical lament 2
- biblical prophecy 2
- biblical wisdom 2
- Biblical Worship 2
- book of Chronicles 2
- church 2
- easter 2
- exile 2
- Exodus 2
- faith and obedience 2
- fear of the Lord 2
- Gospels 2
- Holy Spirit 2
- Joshua 2
- Leviticus 2
- ministry 2
- music 2
- New Testament 2
- Old Testament history 2
- Old Testament kings 2
- Old Testament overview 2
- proverbs 2
- repentance and restoration 2
- restoration 2
- Son of God 2
- Sunday Worship 2
- worship in the Bible 2
- 1 Chronicles 1
- 1 Kings 1
- 1 Samuel 1
- 2 Chronicles 1
- 2 Kings 1
- 2 Samuel 1
- Abraham 1
- Adam and Eve 1
- Amos 1
- ancient Near East 1
- Ancient of Days 1
- armor of god 1
- authority of Jesus 1
- baptism 1
- Bible background 1
- Bible context 1
- Bible foundation 1
- Bible foundations 1
- Bible heroes 1
- Bible lessons 1
- Bible maps 1
- Bible reading plan 1
- Bible study tips 1
- Bible teaching church 1
- Bible verses about temptation 1
- biblical character 1
- biblical covenants 1
- biblical creation 1
- biblical encouragement 1
- biblical faith 1
- biblical geography 1
- biblical history 1
- biblical identity 1
- biblical justice 1
- biblical kings 1
- biblical love 1
- biblical marriage 1
- biblical redemption 1
- book of 1 Samuel 1
- book of 2 Samuel 1
- Book of Daniel 1
- book of Esther 1
- Book of Ezekiel 1
- Book of Isaiah 1
- Book of Jeremiah 1
- Book of Job 1
- Book of Lamentations 1
- Book of Mark 1
- Book of Matthew 1
- Book of Proverbs 1
- Book of Ruth 1
- books of Kings 1
- Calling 1
- Canaanites 1
- Career 1
- Christian advice for graduates 1
- Christian encouragement 1
- Christian relationships 1
- Christian theology 1
- Christmas 1
- Church Life 1
- churches in Burke VA 1
- churches near me 1
- city walls Jerusalem 1
- class of 2026 1
- college faith tips 1
- comfort my people 1
- community 1
- community renewal 1
- compassionate Savior 1
- conquest of Canaan 1
- courage 1
- courage in the Bible 1
- covenant love 1
- covenant with Noah 1
- creation account 1
- Cross 1
- cross of Christ 1
- cults 1
- cycle of sin 1
- Daniel 1
- Daniel and the lions den 1
- David 1
- David and Bathsheba 1
- David leadership 1
- Davidic covenant 1
- Day of the Lord 1
- Deuteronomy 1
- Deuteronomy 6 1
- difficult Bible passages 1
- divided kingdom 1
- divine judgment 1
- divinity of Christ 1
- Ecclesiastes 1
- Elijah and Elisha 1
- Ephesians 1
- Esther 1
- eternal life 1
- Ezekiel 1
- Ezra 1
- faith and fear 1
- faith in action 1
- faith in suffering 1
- faithfulness 1
- fall of man 1
- fiery furnace 1
- finding joy 1
- first five books of the Bible 1
- follow Jesus 1
- following Jesus 1
- forgivness 1
- foundational chapters of the Bible 1
- four Gospels 1
- friendship 1
- fulfilled prophecy 1
- Galilee 1
- Garden of Eden 1
- genealogy of David 1
- Genesis 1
- Genesis 12 1
- Genesis 1–11 1
- Genesis 3 1
- Genesis explanation 1
- Genesis summary 1
- Genesis themes 1
- genocide in the Bible 1
- geography of the Bible 1
- God's glory 1
- God's mercy 1
- God's presence 1
- God's sovereignty 1
- God's Will 1
- God’s kingdom 1
- God’s mercy 1
- God’s mercy and judgment 1
- God’s providence 1
- God’s sovereignty 1
- Good Friday 1
- gospel 1
- gospel in the Old Testament 1
- Gospel of John 1
- Gospel of Luke 1
- Gospel of Mark 1
- Gospel of Matthew 1
- gossip 1
- Graduation 1
- Great Commission 1
- great is Your faithfulness 1
- greatest commandment 1
- greed 1
- grief and faith 1
- Habakkuk 1
- Haggai 1
- Haman 1
- Hannah prayer 1
- heart of worship 1
- hesed 1
- Hevel 1
- Hezekiah reforms 1
- hidden God in the Bible 1
- high school seniors 1
- holiness 1
- holiness of God 1
- hope in suffering 1
- Hosea 1
- how to fight temptation 1
- how to find a good church 1
- how to read Leviticus 1
- humanity of Christ 1
- image of God 1
- Inductive Bible Study 1
- invite 1
- inviting to church 1
- Isaiah 1
- Isaiah 53 1
- Isaiah 6 1
- Israel and Judah 1
- Israel’s history 1
- Jeremiah 1
- Jeremiah 31 1
- Jerusalem 1
- Jerusalem destroyed 1
- Jesus 1
- Jesus and suffering 1
- Jesus and the Torah 1
- Jesus Death 1
- Jesus fulfillment 1
- Jesus in Leviticus 1
- Jesus Son of David 1
- Jesus the King 1
- Jesus the Messiah 1
- Job and suffering 1
- Jochebed 1
- Joel 1
- John Mark 1
- Jonah 1
- Jonathan 1
- Joshua and Caleb 1
- Josiah revival 1
- joy 1
- Judah exile 1
- Judges 1
- King David 1
- kingdom of God 1
- Kingdom of Heaven 1
- kinsman redeemer 1
- Lamentations 1
- land of Israel 1
- Leviticus 19 1
- life of Jesus 1
- listening to God 1
- love God 1
- love your neighbor 1
- Luke and John 1
- Malachi 1
- Mark 1
- Mark 12 1
- Matthew 1
- meditate 1
- Messiah 1
- Messianic prophecy 1
- Messianic Secret 1
- Micah 1
- Minor Prophets 1
- miracles of Jesus 1
- Miriam 1
- Mordecai 1
- Moses 1
- Nahum 1
- need for a king 1
- Nehemiah 1
- New Believers 1
- New Covenant 1
- next steps after high school 1
- Noah and the flood 1
- Northern Virginia church 1
- Numbers 1
- Numbers 13 1
- Numbers 14 1
- Obadiah 1
- obedience 1
- Old Testament prophets 1
- Old Testament study 1
- Old Testament theology 1
- Old Testament violence 1
- original sin 1
- outreach 1
- overcoming temptation 1
- parenting 1
- Pentateuch 1
- Pharaoh’s daughter 1
- potter and clay 1
- Power of Worship 1
- praise 1
- praiseandworship 1
- pray 1
- prayer 1
- prayer and perseverance 1
- promise of redemption 1
- promised land 1
- promises 1
- prophecy of Jesus 1
- prophet Daniel 1
- prophet Jeremiah 1
- protoevangelium 1
- providence of God 1
- Purim 1
- rebuilding faith 1
- rebuilding in the Bible 1
- Redemption 1
- redemption story 1
- relationship 1
- relationships 1
- resisting sin 1
- restoration after exile 1
- resurrection 1
- return from exile 1
- Ruth and Boaz 1
- Ruth in the genealogy of Jesus 1
- Sabbath rest 1
- Samuel 1
- Samuel listening to God 1
- Saul and David 1
- Scripture 1
- Scripture for daily life 1
- Scripture study 1
- Sea of Galilee 1
- Sermon on the Mount 1
- Servant-King 1
- Shema 1
- Shiphrah and Puah 1
- Solomon 1
- Solomon temple 1
- Son of David 1
- Son of Man 1
- Song of Solomon 1
- Song of Songs 1
- songs of praise 1
- spiritual warfare 1
- steadfast love of the Lord 1
- student ministry 1
- suffering in the Bible 1
- suffering servant 1
- Sundayworship 1
- teachings of Jesus 1
- temple in the Bible 1
- temple rebuilding 1
- The Plans 1
- theology 1
- theology of suffering 1
- theology of violence 1
- Torah 1
- Tower of Babel 1
- transition to adulthood 1
- trusting God 1
- trusting God in uncertainty 1
- Twelve Minor Prophets 1
- twelve spies 1
- two greatest commandments 1
- understanding Genesis 1
- understanding Leviticus 1
- valley of dry bones 1
- violence in the Bible 1
- what is the Torah 1
- why do the righteous suffer 1
- Why We Worship 1
- wilderness 1
- wisdom in relationships 1
- wisdom in speech 1
- wise decisions 1
- women in Scripture 1
- women of the Bible 1
- Word made flesh 1
- Work 1
- Worship Ministry 1
- worship music 1
- worship song 1
- youth ministry 1
- Zechariah 1
- Zephaniah 1
- Zipporah 1
Authors
- Chris Mendez 25
- Year of the Bible 24
- Brian Conaway 6
- Deanna Murray 5
- 1