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DAILY DIG DEEPER POSTS
Each day we read the passage listed, and then Dig Deeper to understand and apply it.


Matthew 18:10-14 - Sought & Saved
You're a child of God, and He will not let you stay lost. Matthew 18:10-14 (NIV) 10 “See that you do not despise one of these little...
Chad Werkhoven
May 21, 2024


Genesis 3:7-10 - Hide & Seek
You can't hide from God. But you can know He comes offering grace, mercy and peace. Genesis 3:7-10 (NIV) CONTEXT: We'll begin this...
Chad Werkhoven
May 20, 2024


Romans 9:16-24 - Who Do You Think You Are?
If you believe God softened your heart, why is it so hard to accept He hardened others? Romans 9:10-24 (NIV) CONTEXT: We began this...
Chad Werkhoven
May 17, 2024


Romans 9:6-16 - Humbled Confidence
This chapter is more than just fodder for late night conversations - it's the basis for your peace. Romans 9:6-16 (NIV) CONTEXT: Romans...
Chad Werkhoven
May 16, 2024


Acts 13:42-48 - All Appointed
Preaching God's Word has a powerful effect on all who hear it, but only the appointed believe it. Acts 13:42-48 (NIV) CONTEXT: Paul &...
Chad Werkhoven
May 15, 2024


Ephesians 1:3-6 - Predestined Praise
You were predestined to read this post. Ephesians 1:3-6 (NIV) 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed...
Chad Werkhoven
May 14, 2024


Deuteronomy 7:7-10 - Fully Merciful and Fully Just
Don't fall in the trap of thinking God's mercy will negate His justice! Deuteronomy 7:7-10 (NIV) 7 The LORD did not set his affection on...
Chad Werkhoven
May 13, 2024


Titus 3:3-7 - The Well Intentioned Heretic
Meet Pelagius, a really nice heretic with good intentions. Titus 3:3-7 (NIV) 3 At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and...
Chad Werkhoven
May 10, 2024


Romans 7:18-25 - The War Within
Know your enemy—it's closer than you think. Romans 7:18-25 (ESV) 18 For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For...
Chad Werkhoven
May 9, 2024


Psalm 51:1-12 - Bone Crushing Love
God's covenant love is both compassionate and bone crushing. Psalm 51:1–12 (NIV) 51 For the director of music. A psalm of David. When the...
Chad Werkhoven
May 8, 2024


Romans 5:1-8 - But God
This is arguably the most important passage in the Bible! Romans 5:1-8 (NIV) 5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we...
Chad Werkhoven
May 7, 2024


Colossians 2:13-14 - Madealivewith
Your salvation is so awesome a word needed to be invented to describe it. Colossians 2:13-14 (NIV) 13 When you were dead in your sins and...
Chad Werkhoven
May 6, 2024


Ephesians 2:1-5 - Dead, Not Sick
To fully appreciate grace you must first understand original sin. Ephesians 2:1–5 (NIV) 2 As for you, you were dead in your...
Chad Werkhoven
May 3, 2024


1 John 5:19-20 - World Domination
What in the world does it mean that the evil one controls the world? 1 John 5:19-20 (ESV) 19 We know that we are from God, and the whole...
Chad Werkhoven
May 2, 2024


Genesis 8:20-22 - Unsinkable Sin
Was the great flood a symbol of God's justice, or His mercy? Yes. Genesis 8:20-22 (ESV) CONTEXT: Noah, his family and all of the animals...
Chad Werkhoven
May 1, 2024


1 Corinthians 15:21-22 - Only Two Choices
Death has come into the world, and it was man that held the door wide open. Find out how to escape. 1 Corinthians 15:21-22 (NIV) 21 For...
Chad Werkhoven
Apr 30, 2024


Romans 5:12-15 - Original & Ongoing
You already know what a mess this world is... now find out why. Romans 5:12-15 (NIV) 12 Therefore, just as sin entered the world through...
Chad Werkhoven
Apr 29, 2024


John 15:1-8 - Vineyard Theology
God sovereignly puts new life into dead sticks like you. John 15:1-8 (NIV): “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts...
Chad Werkhoven
Apr 26, 2024


Philippians 2:12-13 - Fear & Trembling
You're not all that different from a Blue Angels pilot. Seriously. Philippians 2:12–13 (NIV) CONTEXT: This passage immediately follows...
Chad Werkhoven
Apr 25, 2024


2 Corinthians 3:1-6 - Competence for the Incompetent
The Holy Spirit transforms your incompetence into confidence! 2 Corinthians 3:1–6 (NIV) CONTEXT: Some people in the Corinthian church...
Chad Werkhoven
Apr 24, 2024
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