A devotional presents Nehemiah's prayer as a lesson in overcoming discouragement. But is that what Nehemiah 1 is actually teaching? We examine the devotional alongside the biblical text, exploring its historical context, Israel's covenant relationship with God, and the promises behind Nehemiah's prayer. What happens when we turn a passage about God's covenant faithfulness into a lesson about personal encouragement? And how should Christians properly interpret and apply Nehemiah 1?

We return to our systematic theology series with a critical examination of a sermon titled Understanding Inspiration. What does it mean to say that Scripture is inspired by God? Does the Bible actually support the claims commonly made about inspiration? We examine the sermon's arguments, test them against Scripture, and consider whether our doctrine of inspiration is derived from the biblical text or imposed upon it.

Does 2 Corinthians 12:9 promise that God will make us stronger through suffering? What if our weakness never goes away? In Part Two, we examine Paul's words in their biblical and historical context, exploring what it means for Christ's power to be made perfect in weakness. Is the promise about our personal empowerment, or about Christ accomplishing His purposes through weak and suffering people? The power belongs to Christ—not to us.

What does Paul mean when he says, "My strength is made perfect in weakness"? Does God promise to make us stronger through suffering? What if our weakness never goes away? We examine 2 Corinthians 12:9 through church history, its historical and textual context, and the reality of Christian suffering to discover what Paul actually teaches about Christ's power and human weakness.

Psalm 138:1 declares, "Before the gods will I sing praise unto thee." But who are these gods?

After years of scandal, moral failure, public disgrace, and silence, Hillsong Worship returns with new music. But has anything been learned?