Opening the Treasure Chest

The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.Isaiah 40:8, ESV

The blogs listed below are about God’s amazing Word or some aspect of it.

Hidden Treasures – reflecting some of my Scriptural “aha” moments

Turn on the Light – where we can find light for our path in these difficult days

The Johnny Appleseed Calling – planting God’s Word-seed as faithfully as Johnny Appleseed planted apple seeds

Sow Gentleness; Harvest Greatness – Psalm 18:35 reveals one secret of King David’s greatness

Ecclesiastes: What’s It All About, Solomon? – Solomon searches for the meaning of life

7 Evidence-Based Proofs of Jesus Christ’s Resurrection – objective proofs that Jesus rose from the dead

The Tomb Knew – what if stones and rocks could talk? might they rejoice in Jesus’ victory over death?

The Timeless Blessing of Revelation – need a blessing today? if so, read the Bible book of Revelation

How Does the “Fear of the LORD” Produce Wisdom? – exploring the familiar Biblical insight that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom

Bedrock Wisdom: How Adam, Eve, and Job Teach Us to Navigate Life’s Challenges – some of God’s most basic wisdom found in two stories: 1) Adam and Eve, and 2) Job

Adam, Eve, and Job in Today’s World – a follow-up blog to “Bedrock Wisdom: How Adam, Eve, and Job Teach Us to Navigate Life’s Challenges” with a modern focus

The Stones of Remembrance: Why We Must Never Forget – our sacred duty to pass on our knowledge and memories to succeeding generations

Why Are We Still Walking Around? What Happened to Divine Justice? – a blog inspired by the story of Ananias and Sapphira

Paradise: Choose It Or Lose It – the message of the Bible, as succinctly as I can explain it

The Infinite Treasury: Discovering All Wisdom and Knowledge Hidden in Christ – exploring the wonder of Colossians 2:3, “In whom [Christ] are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”

When God Knocked Them Down: Nebuchadnezzar and Saul – Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar foreshadowing the story of Saul of Tarsus

From Beginning to End: The Beautiful Symmetry of Genesis and Revelation – showing some of the connections between the Bible book of Genesis and the Bible book of Revelation

My Journey Out of Charismatic Darkness: A 20-Year Awakening – the story of my descent into the Charismatic movement, followed by my joyous escape from that darkness

Buying Back What Was Lost: The Kinsman Redeemer from Boaz to Jesus Christ – showing how Boaz is the type and Jesus Christ the antitype of Israel’s Kinsman Redeemer

The Man Who Never Spoke: What Joseph’s Silence Teaches Us About Faith – a picture of Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, and the wisdom displayed through his life

A Lamp for My Feet: Walking in the Light – a short devotional about walking in the light of God’s Word

When the Bible Becomes Precious – sometimes we forget the value of the Treasure we see every day

Daniel’s Prophecy Told Them When to Expect Their Messiah — Did Anyone Notice? – doing the math that revealed when the Messiah would walk on Earth

The Word Means What It Says: Why Literal Bible Translation Matters – choosing the right version of the Bible and letting it speak for itself

How to Interpret Global Political Events Through a Prophetic Lens – how reading the Bible expands your understanding of modern world events

10 thoughts on “Opening the Treasure Chest”

    1. Thank you for your comment. It’s a great encouragement when someone takes the time to offer their support!

  1. This collection really does function like a treasure chest, with each entry opening a different path into Scripture, from Joseph’s silence to the symmetry between Genesis and Revelation. Isaiah 40:8 gives the list a strong foundation by emphasizing what endures. Even a playful writing tool like おじさん構文メーカー can prompt reflection on how style shapes the way a message is received.

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      Thank you for your intriguing perspective on this page. I appreciate your taking the time to comment. May God bless you!

  2. The image of Scripture as a treasure chest is especially fitting alongside Isaiah 40:8, since God’s Word remains steady while everything around us changes. I also appreciated the Johnny Appleseed comparison, which presents sharing biblical truth as patient, faithful sowing rather than a one-time effort. That same care for preserving meaningful language makes 方言変換ツール an interesting companion resource for exploring Japanese regional expressions.

    1. Thank you for your thoughtful comment. I’m afraid I don’t understand the connection to Japanese regional expressions, but I do appreciate your taking the time to look at my Bible-related blogs and sharing your observations. God bless you!

  3. The reminder that “the word of our God will stand forever” gives the list of studies a clear center, especially the connection between Genesis and Revelation and the enduring hope it represents. For readers who also explore practical digital resources, DeepCine provides device support and safety notes while cautioning against unverified MOD installers.

    1. Thank you for your comment referencing the profound truth that God’s Word will stand forever. I appreciate your taking the time. May God bless you richly.

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