A Thanksgiving Message from Mattaniah
This week, I have been reading again through the Old Testament historical record of Nehemiah. It is full of names and genealogies, and I am learning to pay attention to...
Journey Through Leviticus
Journey Through Leviticus A Christian lady was once asked if she had ever read the Bible all the way through. Her response was brutally honest, and frankly, if most of...
Journey Through Jonah
Journey Through Jonah Jonah is the one Old Testament minor prophet that almost every child in Sunday School knows. This is the one book that if I asked, “Tell me...
Believe
My Bible word for the year has been the powerful imperative: Believe! In that one word, there is both a principle and a promise. The One who commands us to...
Journey Through 1 Kings
Journey Through 1 Kings Do you thank God for your family? I praise the Lord today for the family that God chose for me and the family he put me...
Hope in Jericho
“And she said unto them, Get you to the mountain, lest the pursuers meet you; and hide yourselves there three days, until the pursuers be returned: and afterward may ye...
Journey Through 2 Samuel
Journey Through 2 Samuel 2 Samuel centers on a man named David, the second king of Israel. When you think of David, what is the first thing that comes to...
Journey Through 1 Samuel
Journey Through 1 Samuel As we begin our journey through 1 Samuel, consider that there are stages in life, and there are stages in nations. Israel is a classic example...
Zedekiah’s Cave
“To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an...
Journey Through Judges
Journey Through Judges The Lord Jesus said to His followers that the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak (Matthew 26:41). Are you ever surprised at how spiritual...
Mount Carmel
Mount Carmel in the Bible “Now therefore send, and gather to me all Israel unto mount Carmel, and the prophets of Baal four hundred and fifty, and the prophets of...
The Wisdom of God by Johnny Pope
The Wisdom of God We all need wisdom! The Bible says, “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding” (Proverbs 4:7). “For wisdom...
Journey Through Luke
Journey Through the Gospel According to Luke We are going to the doctor. This medical doctor became a missionary. Perhaps you've heard of him? He's referred to in Scripture as...
Abraham Lies in Gerar
“And Abraham journeyed from thence toward the south country, and dwelled between Kadesh and Shur, and sojourned in Gerar. And Abraham said of Sarah his wife, She is my sister:...
The Game of Life
The Game of Life In 1840, Milton Bradley invented a game that, after several reiterations, is still in existence: The Game of Life. Its original design was to help young...
Journey Through Esther
Journey Through Esther The name of God is not found in this book, but His hand is unmistakable! In one of the most difficult situations, we learn how to rest...
Journey Through Mark
Journey Through Mark Our God is a God of action! Mark, the shortest of the gospel records, shows us the works of Christ and the heart of the perfect Servant....
It’s Never a Waste by Dr. Bob Sanders
Mark 14:3-5 “And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard...
Samson and The Sorek Valley
Up and Down in the Sorek Valley “And it came to pass afterward, that he loved a woman in the valley of Sorek, whose name was Delilah.” Judges 16:4 The two...
Journey Through Nehemiah
Overview: There is work to do in our homes, churches, and nation. Sin's work is destruction; God's work is construction. In Nehemiah, we learn the principles of building up that...
Illyricum
“Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ....
Journey Through Exodus
Listen to An Overview of Exodus Journey Through Exodus “Redeemed, how I love to proclaim it. Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb. Redeemed through his infinite mercy, his child,...
The Stoning of Stephen
The Stoning of Stephen “And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul....
Salamis
Salamis “So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus. And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of...
Journey Through Matthew
Overview: Matthew, the first Gospel Record, serves as an appropriate transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant. Matthew makes plain that the Jehovah of the Old Testament is...
A Normal Day
Men are famous for their extraordinary days, but they are forged on their ordinary days. We revel in the accomplishments and bemoan the failures of others, yet, those highest and...
Journey Through Acts
Journey Through Acts Overview: Some people have called it, the Fifth Gospel. It is called in our New Testament, the Book of Acts. Most think they are the acts of...
Journey Through Ezra
We are journeying through the little book of Ezra. And what an amazing book it is. Ezra is a very short book, a brief book, and it picks up exactly...
Friends From Gath
Friends From Gath “And David arose, and he passed over with the six hundred men that were with him unto Achish, the son of Maoch, king of Gath. And David...
The Luggage of Life
It is my privilege to do a great deal of travel. Through the years I have learned it is best to travel light. Luggage slows you down and weighs you...
Tents in the Holy Land
“And the Lord appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day; And he lift up his eyes and looked,...
Whatever Happened to the Fear of God?
Whatever Happened to the Fear of God? Several years ago I had lunch with a precious husband and wife who had been in the Lord’s work for many years. In...
Beersheba in the Bible
Beersheba “And Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves. And Abimelech said unto Abraham, What mean these seven ewe lambs which thou hast set by themselves? And...
Wild Goats of En Gedi
And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi. Then Saul took three...
Rebekah and the Camels
Rebekah and the Camels “And the servant ran to meet her, and said, Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher. And she said, Drink, my...
Making Decisions and Finding Direction
The Right Way: Making Decisions and Finding Direction for Life’s Journey Life is full of decisions. As a young man, I assumed that by a certain age, I would have...
Hyssop
Hyssop “Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which...
Jacob’s Well
Jacob’s Well “And he must needs go through Samaria. Then cometh he to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave...
King David’s Blessing at En Gedi
King David’s Blessing at En Gedi “And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the...
The Samaritan Temple
The Samaritan Temple “Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me,...
Paul in Corinth
Paul in Corinth “And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat, Saying, This fellow...
Bible Valleys
The Hebrew Bible uses several words for a valley. The largest valley is the emek, which is a wide, U-shaped valley. The valley of Elah, famous for the fight between...
What Can We Learn From Jonah?
It has been well stated that the word “anger” is one letter short of the word “danger.” However, one does not have to search far to see the emotion of...
Mixed Worship at Arad
“And when king Arad the Canaanite, which dwelt in the south, heard tell that Israel came by the way of the spies; then he fought against Israel, and took some...
“Gideon, A Study in Contrasts” by Dr. Charles Keen
“And he said unto him, Oh my Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel? behold, my family is poor in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father's house” (Judges 6:15)....
A True Man
A true man is a man of truth. We are in sore need of true men who will stand for God in obedience and faith. Join Scott Pauley for this...
Jonah and Peter in Joppa
Jonah and Peter in Joppa “And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter: He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is...
“Biblical Revival” by Dr. Bob Sanders
Within Psalm 73, we see one of the most defined and Biblical pictures of revival in the Word of God. The psalm sets before us the subject, the setting, and...
New Companion Study Guide (with bonus content!)
One of the most profitable ways to study the Bible is by its characters. While we know that the main character of Scripture is God Himself, the Holy Spirit has...
God Uses Opposition!
God Uses Opposition!Recently, a spirit of great discouragement seems to permeate many churches. It’s as if God’s people believe this is the only time of difficulty believers have ever faced....
Why did David keep Saul’s water cruse?
In I Samuel 26, we find a puzzling account from the life of David. He recruited Joab’s brother Abishai to go with him on a high-risk night raid into the...
The Graveyard of the Old Gods in Shechem
The Graveyard of the Old Gods in Shechem “And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which...
2348 B.C. All Over Again?
Imagine going back in time more than 4,000 years and finding the ancient world, in many ways, like the world we are living in today. Some things never change. Solomon...
Being the Right Choice by Bob Sanders
Evangelist Bob Sanders is a true servant of the Lord. He has a heart for the Lord's work and continues to encourage our ministry. We are happy to call him...
Where Are the Calebs?
One phrase from God’s Word characterizes Caleb’s life: “he wholly followed the LORD God of Israel.” (Joshua 14:14) What an example for us to follow! Caleb's life serves as a...
The Tragic End of a Treasured Man by Pastor Scott Hooks
Enjoying the Journey has many friends in the ministry who help and encourage us along the way. Pastor Scott Hooks has been a constant encouragement to this ministry. He is...
“Revival Praying” Bible App Plan Now Available
Throughout the past few months, we have made available several Bible study plans through the Bible App. Again, while we do not align with this ministry in every area, we...
“My Lord and My God”
Many of you have been journeying with us through the Miracles of Jesus on our ETJ Broadcast. It is always wonderful to be reminded that Christ is enough, and we...
The Star Still Shines
Did you see the star? Over the last few days there has been a great deal of talk about the rare convergence of Saturn and Jupiter in the night sky....
How God Used A Christmas Passage To Show Me His Will
It was Sunday, September 7, 2015. My mind was racing in so many directions. I knew that God was working in my life to show me His will but it...
