REX MCMAHON 
If you’ve ever spent much time reading 1 John, you’ve probably noticed something pretty puzzling. On one hand, John says anyone who claims to be without sin is lying (1 John 1:8, 10). On the other hand, he says those born of God “do not sin” and “cannot sin” (1 John 3:9; 5:18). So, how … Read more
The Book of Leviticus, the book of regulations for the priesthood, worship, festivals, sacrifices and the blood of atonement. There is a long list of requirements and procedures for the sacrifices of bulls, sheep, goats, pigeons and dove. All of which have some special requirement for the blood of the sacrifice. But, what did the … Read more
Seven times God hardened Pharaoh’s heart and he would not let the people of Israel go. If you’ve read the book of Exodus, or perhaps seen the movie “Moses” or more recently “Exodus Gods and Kings”, you are familiar with the story. God calls Moses to go to Pharaoh and tell him to let the … Read more
What is the book of Esther about in the bible? The Jews have been in exile in Babylon. The Persians overthrow Babylon. The King of Persia allows some of the Jews to return to Israel but some decide to stay in Persia. Many by this time have been born and raised in Babylon and only … Read more
The book of Ecclesiastes. A sad and depressing, all hope is lost, book for some. For me, it’s one of my favorite books of the bible. Why? Because if the richest and wisest man in the world can’t find happiness, then maybe it doesn’t exist this side of eternity. I think it ties in beautifully … Read more
Most of us who have some familiarity with the Bible have at least heard of the story of Job the suffering Servant of God. It is a rather dramatic story and one that, at least for me, raises a number of questions. Like I’ve mentioned before, I am no theologian and I have no formal … Read more
While Ezra and Nehemiah are rebuilding the Temple and walls of Jerusalem, there are still Jews living in the Persian empire. Even there, God provides protection for his chosen people. In an odd twist of fate, Esther, a Jewish orphan girl taken into exile in Babylon and raised by her uncle becomes the Queen of … Read more
The book of Ezra documents the return from exile as Israel is gone from the promised land. The northern 10 tribes have been scattered among the nations by the Assyrians. Judah and Benjamin have been taken into exile in Babylon. Yet, there is still hope, the word of God is true and sure. His promises … Read more
So far, in our trip through the Bible, we’ve gone from creation, to the promise, to the promised land and then the punishment. The Story of Israel has taken many dramatic and unfortunate turns. From celebration and worship to disobedience and exile. And, they were warned many times, yet they continually tested Gods patience over … Read more
The time of Elijah is drawing to a close. His assistant Elisha is traveling with him, and it is evident from the Bible, that they both know Elijah is about to be taken by God. When they come to Bethel, the prophets there come to Elisha and tell him ” Do you know that today … Read more
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