Nehemiah was a Jewish cupbearer to King Artaxerxes of Persia, serving as a high-ranking official in the royal court. Though he lived in a foreign land, his heart was set on the welfare of Jerusalem, the city of his ancestors. When he learned that the walls of...
Before Israel was divided, there were three kings who ruled over all twelve tribes: Saul, David, and Solomon.♛ Saul was the first king, chosen by God and anointed by the prophet Samuel. He started well, but his disobedience led to his downfall. When he...
The tribe of Levi was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Levi, the third son of Jacob and Leah (Genesis 29:34). Unlike the other tribes, who were given specific territories in the Promised Land, the Levites were set apart for service to God. They...
The life of Joseph is one of the most profound testimonies of God’s providence and faithfulness found in Genesis 37–50. His account is not merely one of hardship and triumph, but of how God uses trials to refine us, position us, and fulfill His divine...
The fall of Jericho is one of the most striking moments in the history of Israel’s conquest of the Promised Land. This event, recorded in Joshua 6, demons/">demonstrates God’s power, the importance of obedience, and His faithfulness in fulfilling His...
Throughout Scripture, we find numerous references to giants, mighty men of great stature who struck fear into the hearts of those who encountered them. These beings are often misunderstood, but the Bible provides clear descriptions of their presence, their...
The account of the Tower of Babel is recorded in Genesis 11:1-9, and it stands as a defining moment in history when humanity, in defiance of God’s command, sought to build a kingdom of its own. In this study, we will examine the meaning of Babel, its leader...
The account of God providing quail to the Israelites appears in two major events in the Old Testament: Exodus 16:11-13 and Numbers 11:4-34. The first time, it was given as an act of provision. The second time, it was given as a response to their rebellion and...
The Pharisees are among the most well-known religious groups in the New Testament. They were deeply religious, experts in the Law, and strict in their observances; but they were also blind to the very Messiah they claimed to be waiting for. Jesus’ strongest...
Shamgar is one of the lesser-known judges of Israel, yet his account is remarkable. His name appears in only two brief verses in the Book of Judges, yet in that short mention, we see a powerful example of God using an ordinary man with an ordinary tool to...
