The stories of Susanna (Daniel 13) and Bel and the Dragon (Daniel 14) appear in the Septuagint but are absent from the Hebrew Masoretic Text and all ancient Hebrew or Aramaic manuscripts. These narratives, while morally edifying, display characteristics...
The declaration “The LORD said to my Lord” is foundational to understanding Christ’s divine identity and relationship with the Father. In this brief psalm, David, the anointed king and prophetic servant, speaks words that reach beyond his own life and point to the...
The twelve apostles mirror the twelve tribes of Israel, not only in number but in purpose, betrayal, and restoration. One apostle falls into betrayal, so did Dan. Both are replaced, pointing to God’s unbreakable purpose in covenant continuity and eschatological...
Rahab’s scarlet cord is more than a signal in a window, it’s a powerful symbol of faith, grace, and the protective power of God under the blood of mercy. Her story weaves obedience, redemption, and covenant promise into Israel’s history. Rahab: From Gentile...
The Bible always refers to the one true God as the “God of Israel.” This name reveals His covenant relationship, His activity in history, and His unchanging faithfulness. Simply naming God isn’t enough; true worship aligns with how He has revealed Himself through...
The title “Lily of the Valley” reveals Jesus’s tender beauty, purity, and sacrificial affection. Its biblical use speaks of His unique worth, the fragrance of His presence, and the blessedness of intimacy with Him. Where It First Appears: Song of Solomon The phrase...
The rainbow, God’s bow in the clouds, is more than a sign of no more deluge. The very Hebrew word speaks of covenant, promise, and even judgment. From Noah to Revelation, and even in the White Horse rider’s bow, Scripture unfolds layers of God’s covenant narrative....
Goliath is one of the most iconic figures in Scripture, not because of his strength, but because of his downfall. He stood against God’s people, defied the armies of the living God, and fell by the hand of a shepherd who trusted not in sword or spear, but in the...
Psalm 23’s valley scene isn't just poetic, it’s a deeply theological journey through fear, divine presence, and ultimate restoration. Let’s walk that valley with bold faith. The Reality of the Valley King David writes, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the...
God is not mocked by human pride, and no ruler stands outside His authority. Nebuchadnezzar’s madness is one of the clearest biblical examples of God humbling the high and exalting the low. His journey from prideful king to beastly madness, and finally to restored...
