Bethany Verrett
Samuel spent his life in service to the Lord, setting a great example for anyone who wants to live a life that pleases God. He was used for leadership, prophecy, and wisdom. For anyone seeking to unde...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
They had comfort in knowing that regardless of who the enemy was or the situation they faced, God was fighting for them....
Jason Soroski
Micah is known for bringing a message of judgement and restoration that would spur a revival in the land of Judah. Among the prophets of the Old Testament, he is perhaps the most vocal in his demands ...
Dr. Sandra Hamer Smith
Much of what we know about the characteristics of a leviathan spirit come from theologians and biblical scholars. More than likely this type of spirit is linked to a principality. ...
Aaron Brown
If we take a look at Psalm 118, he is able to put such resolute trust in God because he recognizes a fact - God is trustworthy. Why? God is good. ...
Traci Boland
The Dead Sea Scrolls have been described as one of the most important archaeological finds of the 20th century. While the scrolls do not mention the life of Jesus or the origins of Christianity, they ...
Rachel Lehner
These women of the Bible knew the greatness of their God and had a boldness of speech to match....
Ed Jarrett
David’s relationship with Joab was a complex one. They were family and had worked together in leading Israel for the 40 years of David’s reign as king. Joab was a skilled and highly successful army co...
Betty Dunn
The most famous Levites born during Israel’s enslavement in Egypt were Aaron and his younger siblings, Moses and Miriam. Aaron was three years older than Moses (Exodus 7:7), yet Moses was chosen to le...
Bethany Verrett
This verse, especially once someone understands God’s purpose, can bring great comfort. It is possible to know that God works all things out for the good of those He calls to His purposes. ...
Mike Leake
Through our union with Christ, all the blessings of Israel become ours. But this new covenant obedience is different than that of the Old Testament. It is not a servile obedience, but a friendship obe...
Stephen Baker
Judaizers were people (both ethnic Jews and Gentiles) who continued to adhere to the Jewish customs and laws after Christ’s salvific work. ...
Hope Bolinger
Past the Babylonian stories from Daniel 1-6, readers run into an interesting six chapters at the tail end of Daniel. These prophecies appear to affect Israel in the near future, but also, they seem ...
Frank Santora
“Fear not” is neither an accusation of cowardice, nor gaslighting in a dangerous situation; it is the assurance that God is present, and therefore, all will be well....
John UpChurch
If God “knows the plans He has for you,” then how can you figure out what those are? You might be surprised to know that the answers are in that very same passage in Jeremiah 29....
Andreas Köstenberger | Jimmy Roh
The Bible tells us that Jesus was born in the city of Bethlehem, which is just south of Jerusalem. It's a fact that most Christians and many non-Christians know, due to its inclusion in several popula...
Bethany Verrett
Because culture is greatly influenced by man, and man is creative in ways that are both good and bad, many cultures have elements that are a mix of good, bad, or neutral. Removing any objective standa...
Betty Dunn
Rizpah is the sad mother of the two sons of Saul who are sacrificed for tribal peace. Rizpah’s love and piety—and David’s joining Rizpah in a memorial and burial of the bones of Saul and his son Jonat...
Alyssa Roat
Isaiah 9:6 says “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peac...
Dr. Sandra Hamer Smith
Solomon's temple was a great architectural achievement in Israel's golden age. But what led to this spectacular building being made in the first place?...