In Genesis 2:18, God declares, “And the Lord God said, ‘It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.’” The Hebrew word translated “helper” is ezer (עֵזֶר). It is the term God chose when describing the creation of woman. Yet...
The Behemoth is mentioned only once in Scripture, in Job 40:15–24. God describes it to Job as part of His demonstration of divine power and unmatched creative authority. The passage begins, “Look now at the behemoth, which I made along with you; He eats grass like...
Before the renaming, Abram had already been called by God and had walked in faith. In Genesis 12:1–2, God said, “Get out of your country, from your family and from your father’s house, to a land that I will show you. I will make you a great nation…” Abram obeyed,...
The names Gog and Magog appear in both the Old and New Testaments, and they are the subject of much speculation and confusion. In Ezekiel 38:2, the Lord commands the prophet, “Son of man, set your face against Gog, of the land of Magog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech,...
The priesthood in Israel was established by God through Moses. All priests were to come from the tribe of Levi, and specifically from the line of Aaron. Exodus 28:1 says, “Now take Aaron your brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that...
Belshazzar appears in the Book of Daniel, primarily in chapter 5. He is introduced as the son of Nebuchadnezzar. Daniel 5:1 begins, “Belshazzar the king made a great feast for a thousand of his lords, and drank wine in the presence of the thousand.” What He Did...
The idea of a generational curse is the belief that sin, judgment, or misfortune is passed down from one generation to another due to the sins of the forefathers. This concept finds its primary mention in the Law given to Moses. Exodus 20:5 declares, “For I, the...
The Bible references several groups and individuals described as giants. These beings are often associated with opposition to God's people and are depicted as formidable adversaries. This study will examine the tribes identified as giants, named individuals, and...
The concept of idolatry is foundational throughout the Bible. From Genesis to Revelation, God continually warns His people against the worship of idols. But to understand idolatry rightly, we must define an idol the way the Bible does. This study will walk through...
Alexander the Great was one of the most influential military leaders in world history. He conquered much of the known world by the age of thirty-two. Though his name appears only a few times in Scripture, the Bible gives astonishingly accurate prophecies concerning...
