Nebuchadnezzar is one of the most powerful and complex figures in Scripture. He was a mighty king, yet a man of deep pride. He was a conqueror who built an empire, yet he was ultimately humbled by God. His story is one of glory, arrogance, judgment, and redemption....
The book of Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament, consisting of only 21 verses. Despite its brevity, it delivers a powerful message of judgment against Edom and a prophecy of Israel’s restoration. Who Was Obadiah? Obadiah is one of the minor prophets,...
Saul is one of the most tragic figures in Scripture—a man chosen by God, anointed as the first king of Israel, yet ultimately rejected because of his disobedience. His life illustrates great potential squandered by pride, fear, and a failure to trust in the Lord....
The distinction between clean and unclean animals is a theme that runs throughout Scripture, beginning in Genesis and culminating in the New Testament. This study will walk through the Bible, tracing how God defined these categories and why they were significant....
After being miraculously delivered from slavery in Egypt, the Israelites stood at the threshold of the Promised Land, only to turn away in fear. That decision led them into 40 years of wandering in the wilderness—not because God had abandoned them, but because they...
The Septuagint (LXX) and the Masoretic Text (MT) are two of the most well-known textual traditions of the Old Testament. The LXX is a Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures, while the MT is the authoritative Hebrew text preserved by Jewish scribes. Many today...
When we study the lifespans of Noah’s sons and their descendants, we are looking at much more than just a list of names and numbers. These genealogies help us establish the timing of the Flood, the post-Flood world, and ultimately, the age of the earth. Many people...
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 most...
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 same...
