A Closer Look at the Bible

Taking A Closer Look at Colossians 3:1–4

Matthew McCullough

If then, you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. . .

Taking a Closer Look at 1 Corinthians 6:19–20

David Mathis

We hear at just about every turn in our world that you are your own. You make your own decisions about your body, but the apostle Paul says you’re not your own.

Taking a Closer Look at Philippians 2:1–11

Alistair Begg

In Philippians 2, Paul writes, "If there is any encouragement in Christ and comfort. . . " Since there is all of this, you mustn't succumb to the temptation to push yourself to the front.

Taking a Closer Look at Psalm 22

Daniel Stevens

Psalm 22 moves from the death of the speaker, as far as we can tell from this last cry to be saved, to the declaration: “You have rescued me.”

Taking a Closer Look at Psalm 8

Daniel Stevens

He is mindful of us. He cares for us. Even as we see our own smallness, we find in that the comfort that God cares for us.

Taking a Closer Look at Romans 1:1–4

Brian S. Rosner

The openings of Paul’s letters are really very helpful in understanding the contents of the letter. They frame it beautifully. They're like a good introduction to an essay, where you preview what’s going to happen in the rest of the document.