Ruth 1

12/10/2025 I have read this book from time to time over the years, but it has been a while since I read it last. I am reading it with more of an intent to learn what I can from it, and I am reading it in context with

Judges 20-21

12/09/2025 Well, once I read chapter 20 this morning, I asked Grok about the significance of the meeting at Mizpah. Grok gave a detailed and in-depth response as expected, but I found a couple contradictions in what he told me. When I asked about them, he responded that

Judges 19

12/08/2025 Judges 19 NKJV: Wow! What a story. Let's walk thru this slowly so I don’t miss anything. First off, the priest took a concubine. Then in verse 3, he is referred to as 'her husband'. Explain to me the relationship between these

Judges 18

12/05/2025 Judges 18 NKJV: It says, "the tribe of the Danites was seeking an inheritance for itself to dwell in". This wasn't the whole tribe, but just a small portion, right? Yes, you're correct—Judges 18 describes only a portion of the

Colossians 1

12/04/2025 Colossians 1 NKJV: Verses 1 & 2 are a gracious greeting from Paul to those at the saints and faithful brethren in Colossae. He mentions himself and Timothy. You stated in the overview that Paul was under house arrest in Rome. Was Timothy basically his assistant at

Colossians: Intro & Preview

12/04/2025 I am preparing to begin my journey through Colossians NKJV. Before I begin, can you tell me some basics about what I am about to read? I know it is written by Paul. What was going on with Paul when he wrote this? Why did he write

Judges 17

12/04/2025 Judges 17 NKJV: Oh, there are so many things wrong in this chapter. Let's start with the first. It looks like Micah stole 1100 shekels of silver from his mother. That sounds like a lot of silver. She cursed whoever stole it, and he felt

James 5

12/03/2025 James 5 NKJV: OK, this chapter is a little hard for me to follow. Verses 1-6 seem to be James condemning the rich for their mistreatment of their workers and their lesser in general. A strong condemnation and a warning of their position in the last days.

Judges 16

12/03/2025 Judges 16 NKJV: This is the familiar story of Samson and Delilah. It had more impact on me this time than it ever has before. The chapter opens with a story of Samson going to Gaza and finding a harlots, and goes to her. When the local

James 4

12/02/2025 James 4 NKJV: Keeping in mind James is addressing fellow saved Jews who have been dispersed due to persecution, he starts this chapter focusing on in fighting among the fellow Christians. Verse 1, he says it comes from your desire for pleasure. Then in verse 2 he