Biblical Interpretation Exodus 34 and Jesus’ Transfiguration 19 Nov 2025 This year in KBI (Kaleo Bible Institute), we are studying the book of Exodus. One of the key things we are trying to grasp is the importance of the book…
Biblical Interpretation Hosea, Matthew, and the Final Exodus 5 Nov 2025 One of my favorite aspects of Christopher Nolan's movies is his strategic application of what is known as "the plant and payoff." This is a deliberate inclusion of a significant…
Biblical Interpretation Isaiah 49 in 2 Corinthians 16 Jan 2025 Paul was a man formed by the gospel. His life had been so drastically changed by the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus that he truly viewed the Old Testament…
Biblical Interpretation Old Testament Allusions in 2 Corinthians 8-9 25 Mar 2021 Every year since our church's beginning, I have been in awe of the generosity of God’s people to give their time, talents, and treasures to the advancement of the gospel.…
Biblical Interpretation The Threefold Prayer in 2 Corinthians 12 11 Mar 20211 Nov 2025 In modern warfare, one of the necessities for a successful mission is good radio communication. When I was still a soldier, nothing was worse than losing communication with the T.O.C.…
Pastoral Politics In the Already-Not-Yet 14 Oct 202015 Oct 2020 Every Tuesday night a group of members from the church I pastor come to our house to be reminded of the beauty of Jesus, pray together, and discuss that week’s…
Biblical Interpretation Old Testament Allusions in 2 Timothy 4:17-18 17 Jul 202030 Oct 2025 2 weeks ago, I began translating 2 Timothy as our church starts going through this final letter of Paul's. There is so much rich pastoral theology throughout the whole book.…
Book Review… My Favorite Books of 2019 18 Dec 201918 Dec 2019 In the past I have made a list of what I believed to be the best books from different categories. After reading a few different lists this year, I decided…
Biblical Interpretation Interpreting the Epistles to the Seven Churches in Revelation 2-3 14 Dec 201714 Dec 2017 As we move through Revelation 2-3, it is absolutely necessary to understand how to interpret this part of the book of Revelation. As I mentioned in the Introduction to the…
Biblical Interpretation Old Testament Allusions and The Apocalypse of John (Revelation) 1:20 8 Dec 20178 Dec 2017 I had mentioned in an earlier post that we would come back to John's idea of "seven churches" and seven "spirits." In Revelation 1:20, these "sevens" are unavoidable and cause…