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...
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...
In the conquest of Canaan, Israel experienced both miraculous victories and humiliating defeats. One of the most sobering moments in their journey is found in the account of Achan, a man whose secret sin brought national judgment. His life is a warning about the...
The Sabbath is not man’s idea, it is God’s. Long before there was a law, before there was a nation of Israel, before Moses received commandments on Mount Sinai, there was the seventh day. And it was sanctified by God Himself. The Sabbath in Creation The...
Long before the word Halloween ever existed, the ancient Celtic peoples observed a festival called Samhain (pronounced Sow-in). It was celebrated on October 31st, marking the end of harvest and the beginning of the “dark half” of the year. The Celts...
Abimelech, the son of Gideon (also called Jerubbaal), is one of the most tragic figures in the book of Judges. Unlike the judges whom God raised up to deliver Israel, Abimelech seized power for himself and declared himself king. His life reveals the dangers of...
The book of Acts introduces us to the Hellenists, a group that played a pivotal role in the growth of the early church. Their presence reveals both the diversity and the challenges the first believers faced as Jews and Gentiles alike came to Christ.Who Were the...
Throughout the Old Testament, God repeatedly calls His people to care for the stranger, the widow, the fatherless, and the poor. These groups were the most vulnerable in society, those without land, family, or security... and their treatment was a test of...
