The account of the Levite and his concubine in Judges 19 is one of the most haunting and tragic passages in the Old Testament. It is filled with violence, moral decay, and lawlessness. Yet it is not recorded without purpose. This chapter, while grievous, serves as...
To be called an ambassador is no small thing. It means representation, authority, and responsibility. When Paul wrote to the church at Corinth and said, “Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ” (2 Corinthians 5:20), he wasn’t using flowery...
Thanksgiving is more than a date on the calendar. It is a call to remember, to honor, and to acknowledge the goodness of the Lord in every season. While the world may see it as a time for food and family, the roots of this day are soaked in prayer, Scripture, and...
The Valley of Dry Bones in Ezekiel 37 is one of the most powerful and prophetic visions in all of Scripture. It is a vivid portrayal of God’s power to bring life where there is only death, to restore what is hopeless, and to fulfill His covenant promises even...
The building of the second temple marked a turning point in Israel’s history. After seventy years of Babylonian exile, God stirred the hearts of His people to return and rebuild the house of the Lord. Unlike Solomon’s Temple, the second temple was built...
In our generation, deception often comes dressed in light. Many who claim the name of Christ are unknowingly embracing beliefs and practices that do not originate in the Word of God but from the New Age movement. The tragedy is not just in the error, but in how...
The building of the first temple, commonly called Solomon’s Temple, was one of the most important events in Israel’s history. It was the fulfillment of a promise, the expression of a nation’s worship, and a shadow of greater things to come....
The account of Ai in the book of Joshua is one of the most sobering and instructive narratives during the conquest of Canaan. After the miraculous victory at Jericho, Israel faced a stunning defeat at Ai, a small, seemingly insignificant city. But, what was the...
There’s something striking about ancient wisdom written with the simplicity of nature. Proverbs 27:19 gives us a short statement with profound theological and practical implications: “As in water face reflects face, so a man’s heart reveals the...
The word "rapture" does not appear in the English Bible, but the doctrine is most certainly there, rooted in Scripture, supported by patterns throughout biblical history, and anchored in the promises of Jesus Christ. The term comes from the Latin word rapio,...
