In the early pages of Scripture, we find a moment that reveals the very heart of God’s faithfulness: a covenant made with Abraham that was not dependent on human ability, but entirely upon God’s grace. This moment, recorded in Genesis 15, is one of the...
The tribe of Benjamin traces its origins back to Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob (Israel) and Rachel. His birth was marked by sorrow, as Rachel died shortly after delivering him. She initially named him Ben-Oni, meaning "Son of My Sorrow," but Jacob changed his...
The Feast of Unleavened Bread was established by God in Exodus 12, alongside the Passover, as part of Israel’s deliverance from Egypt. It was to be a permanent ordinance for the Jewish people: "So you shall observe the Feast of Unleavened Bread, for on this...
Cyrus the Great was the founder of the Persian Empire and ruled from approximately 559 to 530 B.C. He was a pagan king who worshipped idols and had no allegiance to the God of Israel. Yet, he was a tool in the hand of the Almighty. God called him by name long...
The Dead Sea Scrolls (DSS) are one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. These ancient manuscripts provide strong evidence that the Old Testament we have today, particularly as found in the Masoretic Text (MT), has been faithfully...
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...
