Joel Ryan
Asa seems to be a good king. But was he? Who was King Asa really, and what can we learn from his leadership and legacy?...
Connor Salter
Ahijah was a prophet from the town of Shiloh (1 Kings 11:29). Like many prophets, he served as a spokesperson for when God wanted to inform rulers of what he was going to do. ...
Jessica Brodie
Whether the miracle has to do with healing sickness or infirmity and showcasing god’s power and status as Almighty God matters not; what matters is that the miracle isn’t merely coincidence, but rathe...
Hope Bolinger
Some names in the Bible can trip us up, either because they are unfamiliar, or because they are so similar. It gets trickier still when people in the Bible change their names, like Saul becoming Paul ...
Meg Bucher
Not all of the kings of Israel and Judah were fully corrupt. Jehu was one such king, who was obedient to God in dismantling the wicked King Ahab, whose evil queen Jezebel was known for leading him ast...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
When you ask the question who is Jeroboam in the Bible, the first question you must ask is which one? In the history of the kings of Israel in the Old Testament, you will find two kings who were named...
Joel Ryan
Few rulers were as sinfully ambitious as Athaliah, the only queen to rule over the southern kingdom of Judah in its history. But how bad was Athaliah really?...
Joel Ryan
What do we know about the two kings named Ahaziah in the Bible? Why did neither of their reigns last more than three years?...
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?...
Connor Salter
Omri had the odd distinction of being an Israelite king who experienced, or took part in, three rebellions or civil wars. ...
Heather Adams
When we see God as the King of Kings, we are agreeing that He has absolute dominion. The title ought to stir up a sense of respect, worship, and even wonder within us. ...
Joel Ryan
What can we learn from the tragic life of Judah's king Ahaz?...
Lisa Loraine Baker
Jesus is the only way a person will enter heaven. In these days of conformity and inclusivity, however, people rail against anything exclusive. Yes, Jesus is exclusively the only way to heaven, b...
Meg Bucher
Jacob and his brother Esau, sons of Isaac and grandsons of Abraham, were said to have come out of the womb fighting. The story of the manipulative way Jacob convinced Esau to forgo his inheritance und...
Britt Mooney
While obscure and violent, Elisha’s encounter with these boys teaches us about the role of Old Testament prophets, and even has principles for us today. ...
Britt Mooney
This king and priest, Melchizedek, continues to bring insight to believers regarding the redemptive story God is telling, revealing God had a messianic plan from the very beginning. ...
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. ...
Stephen Baker
Rehoboam was King Solomon’s son, and God’s chosen instrument to divide the nation of Israel. While his arrogance had consequences, we can learn something from how God used him as an instrument for his...
Kimberly Carroll
Has God ever changed His mind because of prayer? Does prayer make any difference? All evidence points to: yes....
Dr. Sandra Hamer Smith
The book of Proverbs is full of wisdom and instruction. It's one of the most often quoted books of the Bible, and many of the sayings found in Proverbs have become common sayings for us today. But jus...