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


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


Romans 8:5-8 - Mindset
What governs your mind? Romans 8:5-8 (NIV) 5 Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but...
Chad Werkhoven
Apr 23, 2024


John 6:35-40 - The Fork in the Road
What do you think? Do you have free will or not? John 6:35-40 (NIV) 35 Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me...
Chad Werkhoven
Apr 22, 2024


Genesis 1:3-4, John 3:19-21 - Light, Truth & Goodness
Step out of the darkness and into His wonderful Light Genesis 1:3-4a (NIV) And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 God...
Chad Werkhoven
Apr 19, 2024


Genesis 3:20-24 - Forbidden Fruit
God's seemingly harsh actions are actually His supreme grace. Genesis 3:20–24 (NIV) CONTEXT: After the fall into sin, God curses everyone...
Chad Werkhoven
Apr 18, 2024


Genesis 2:15-17 - Covenant Keeper
God's promise to bless & keep you has its roots in the Garden of Eden. Genesis 2:15–17 (ESV) 15 The Lord God took the man and put him in...
Chad Werkhoven
Apr 17, 2024


Genesis 3:1-7 - Shrewd Sin
Adam knew exactly what he was doing when he took that bite. Genesis 3:1–7 (NIV) Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild...
Chad Werkhoven
Apr 16, 2024
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