Above Reproach Ministry

In Genesis 9, Noah and his family have come out of the ark into a brand new world. Noah makes a sacrifice, and God responds with a promise. But, have you ever wondered why this story sounds weirdly similar to the Garden of Eden story? Here’s one example: there’s another forbidden tree in this story just like there was in the Garden of Eden. And, many people completely miss it. But, to see the deep...

In Genesis 8, Noah and his family finally come out of the ark after more than a year. And, Noah’s first recorded action is to build an altar. Naturally, there are some questions we should be asking about this story. Why does Noah do this? How come God responds with a promise? Why does God mention that the seasons of the earth will never cease? These might sound like useless questions, until you re...

In Genesis 8, the floodwaters begin to recede — but not the way you might expect. God send saw wind instead of simply commanding the waters. The ark rests on a mountain before the waters are gone. Then, Noah sends out two different birds: a raven and then a dove. And, we should be asking why? These aren’t random details. There’s something deeper happening beneath the surface of this story. The lan...

In Genesis 7, God unleashes the floodwaters on the earth. And, there are some amazing details that frame this story a bit differently than most of us were taught. For example, God opens windows, shuts Noah in, lifts the ark above the earth and conquers human rebels on the earth. These are not random details. There is a much deeper message underneath this, and it is connected to the conversation ab...

Today we're reading the Noah story in Genesis 7:1-10. If you’ve read the story of Noah and the ark, you probably know that Noah went into the ark 7 days before the flood came. But, have you ever asked why? This might seem like minor detail, but when we look at everything else in this story, it will show you that this detail is anything but insignificant. I’ve heard all kinds of theories about...

Many of us are overly-familiar with the story of Noah and the ark, which causes us to miss the gold here. You’re about to see the hidden truth about Noah’s ark that people rarely talk about. There’s a reason God gives him a blueprint to follow. The roof, the rooms, the pitch, its all symbolic of a deeper spiritual reality. This is more than just a boat that saves lives, and, its hidden in plain si...

You’ve probably heard the Noah story a million times, but let’s focus just on the beginning for a second. Because there are certain things I never caught until just recently, even after hearing this story for most of my life. For example, who are the sons of God? What is the deal with God’s 120 year limit? Who are the Nephilim and where did they come from? So, the real question is: why is God’s so...

Does Adam’s genealogy contain a secret message that needs to be de-coded? In Genesis 5, we see a very different family tree from Cain’s. In the previous chapter. And, some have suggested there’s a secret message here. They say the message is in the Hebrew meaning of each name. Others have suggested, there’s a set of numbers that reveal a hidden message. I do believe there’s a message and its often...

In Genesis 4, Cain kills his brother Abel and is exiled from Eden to be a fugitive and a wanderer. And, usually that’s all that most people know about Cain. But, Genesis 4 tells us more about Cain and his descendants. We’re told he builds a city, and his descendants are worse than he was. Then, Genesis 4 concludes with Adam and Eve replacing Abel with a son named Seth. These two family lines will...

You probably know the story of Cain and Abel. But, there’s a dark truth hidden in the shadows within this story, that I missed for years. It has to do with this monster called “sin” that’s crouching at Cain’s door. But, it also involves the ground. And, maybe you’ve never considered this, but the ground is a consistent point of emphasis in this story for some reason. So, what really moved Cain to...

If you know the story of Cain and Abel, you know that God accepts Abel but rejects Cain. And, everyone wants to know why? There are some great theories but at the end of the day, everything is speculation. Some say Cain is the unholy offspring of Eve and the serpent. Some say the ground is cursed so his offering of fruit is cursed. Others say it has to do with the fact that it wasn’t his best. But...

Today we're reading Genesis 3:20-24 where Adam is exiled from the tree of life. After Adam and Eve sin, God casts them away from the tree of life. And, at the east of the garden, God stations spiritual guardians to prevent anyone from finding the way back to the tree of life. Have you ever wondered why God places a flaming sword and cherubim? Why does God mention the East? And why does He maki...

Today we're reading Genesis 3:14-19 where Adam and Eve receive the natural consequences for sin along with the serpent. When Adam and Eve eat the forbidden fruit, they become naked and ashamed. Then, God shows up, to gives the appropriate consequences to Adam, Eve and the serpent. And, if you look closely, you’ll notice some weird details including several similarities in their consequences. M...

Today we're reading Genesis 3:8-13 where Adam and Eve find themselves naked, ashamed and hiding from God. In Genesis 3, Adam and Eve eat the forbidden fruit, and then become aware of their nakedness. Then we’re told they hid themselves because they heard the sound of God walking towards them in the cool of the day. And, there are two simple words that might indicate something deeper is going o...

Today we're reading Genesis 3:1-7. You probably know the story known as the fall of man in Genesis 3. Mankind rebels against God, and there are longterm consequences for the entire world. But, why does this story open with a serpent? Why is he said to be “crafty?” What is with the odd description of the forbidden fruit? And, what if the Hebrew indicates this is not even a snake at all? These a...

Today we're reading Genesis 2:18-25. Why did God make Eve in a completely different way than Adam? Why did God put Adam into a deep sleep and then form Eve from his side (rib)? Why did God make Adam name animals almost as if he was looking for a help mate among the animals? If you’ve ever wondered these things, you’re in good company. These are the kinds of details that will unlock Genesis 2 f...

Today we're reading Genesis 2:8-17. Did you know that Adam was NOT made in the garden of Eden? Technically, he was made from the dust outside of Eden. And, there’s a deeper reason why. You might not agree with this interpretation, but give me a chance to prove this viewpoint from the Scriptures. See, this small revelation blew my mind once I realized what was happening here. This is just one o...

Today we're reading Genesis 2:1-7. Most of us are familiar with the creation story of Genesis 1. But, did you know, there’s a second creation story in Genesis 2? This particular story reveals some details we don’t see in Genesis 1, and we should be asking why. For example, why are we given a detailed account of Adam’s creation? Why is he made from the dust outside the Garden of Eden? Why is th...

Today we're reading Genesis 1:9-31 and looking at the last four days of the creation story of the Bible. Most of us are familiar with the creation story of Genesis 1. But, did you know, this single chapter is packed FULL of hidden treasure? There’s so much revelation here. But, we need to take our time to recognize certain details that often get overlooked by bible readers. That’s why, in this...

In the beginning God created the Heavens and the earth. The creation story of Genesis 1 is FULL of hidden treasures that most Christians zoom right by. The whole narrative of redemption flows out of this origin story. And, you’re about to see how deeply symbolic this chapter really is. To unpack the depths of this creation story, we need to address a few misconceptions first. In this podcast episo...

Recently, a fellow brother named Johnny Chang posted a video teaching on James 2:14-15. The main statement being addressed was "faith without works is dead." In this livestream podcast, we are going to address his claims biblically and see what the Bible says, as well as a number of other biblical topics. View the episode outline below. A Brief Devotional Study Unpacking James 2 and Johnny...

Can Christians celebrate Halloween? In this livestream podcast, we are diving into the topic of Halloween as well as a number of other biblical topics. View the episode outline below. A Brief Devotional On Living Free Unpacking Halloween According to Scripture The Origin and Development Of Halloween Redeeming and Rejecting Pagan Practices In The Bible The Finger of God In The Old Testament 2 Corin...

In this series, we are diving deep into the Gospel of John! Not only will this be a verse by verse study of John's Gospel, but this will be so much more. If you want a deep understanding of John, this is the study for you! Support This Ministry If You Have Been Impacted! Your Support Allows This Ministry To Create More Content & Resources That Equip Others. Free Online Bible Courses Order...

In this series, we are diving deep into the Gospel of John! Not only will this be a verse by verse study of John's Gospel, but this will be so much more. If you want a deep understanding of John, this is the study for you! Support This Ministry If You Have Been Impacted! Your Support Allows This Ministry To Create More Content & Resources That Equip Others. Free Online Bible Courses Order...

In this series, we are diving deep into the Gospel of John! Not only will this be a verse by verse study of John's Gospel, but this will be so much more. If you want a deep understanding of John, this is the study for you! Support This Ministry If You Have Been Impacted! Your Support Allows This Ministry To Create More Content & Resources That Equip Others. Free Online Bible Courses Order...