Passage Essays

This section has essays upon passages of scripture grouped by their place in the Bible. Note that if you are after Isaiah, Daniel, Mark, Revelation or the Epistles then you need to use on of the menu items above first.

Pre-Exilic Old Testament

The Ten Plagues of Exodus A tabular overview of the 10 plagues showing the common and non-common features between them
Elijah and Elisha A detailed comparison and contrast of Elisha and Elijah suggesting that the lives of the two prophets picture the progression of the New and Old Covenants.
Psalm 23 An exposition of Psalm 23 and plea for a general application of it - not just at funerals!
Isaiah An extensive series of essays upon the prophecy of Isaiah.
Ezekiel 1 An exposition of this extremely interesting portion of the prophesy of Ezekiel. Delivered over two weeks at Cambridge Road
Ezekiel 2 An exposition of Ezekiel 2, how to react to a desire to serve God. - Delivered at Boca Raton Bible Chapel, April 7^th 2002
Ezekiel 3 An exposition of Ezekiel 3, again delivered at Cambridge Road Gospel Hall (just before Christmas). A little tough in places but then that is the way Ezekiel reads.
Daniel An extensive number of essays upon different parts of Daniel are available here.
Habakkuk 3 - poetry in motion A tour of the symbolism and literary structure of Habakkuk 3.

Post-Exilic Old Testament

Ezra 2-6 Facing Opposition An essay written as an introduction to Haggai but that really is an exposition of Ezra 2-6; dealing with the issue of the opposition that we face and how we render ourselves susceptible to it.
Haggai 1 An exposition of Haggai 1, really used as a call to arms at Boca Raton Bible Chapel, 15^th April 2001
Hag 1:11 - Correction An essay discussing the correction of God, based upon Hag 1:11 but dealing with many relevant verses from Old and New testament.
Zechariah 4 : The Two Anointed Ones This essay treats the symbolism of Zechariah 4 in depth. In particular it seeks to apply it literally at the time of the vision and to harmonize this with the reference in Revelation 11.
Zechariah 14: In That Day A description of 'That Day' from Zechariah 14; showing that it is clearly designed for literal interpretation. It discusses the so-called Battle of Armageddon and millennial kingdom.

New Testament

The Feeding of the 5000 A detailed essay covering this miracle from all four Gospels; comparing and contrasting each one. Additionally a summary of key differences is given and the traditional classifications of the gospel is reviewed in the light of this miracle.
Mark An extensive series of essays upon the Gospel of Mark.
John 1:1-3 An exposition of the first three verses of John. Somewhat technical as it attempts to unravel some of the depth of this Gospels opening. Hopefully it should be approachable by most people.
To Her Royal Highness Queen Candace A (fictitious) letter to Queen Candace from the Ethiopian Eunuch.
Biblical Mission This essay is really a part of the mission section. However it is a detailed look at the first twenty-two chapters of Acts in the context of mission; hence I am noting it here for convenience.
Acts 17 - Thessalonica Bible Study Notes on the founding of a powerful church
Acts 17 - Mars Hill A gospel address based upon Paul's sermon on Mars Hill. Delivered 15^th April 2001 (Easter Sunday) and Boca Raton Bible chapel
Essays on the Epistles are available from a separate menu.
Revelation An extensive series of essays upon Revelation.