Among the many titles of Jesus Christ, one is especially rich in prophetic meaning: “The Root of Jesse.” This title appears both in Old and New Testament, connecting the ancient promise to David’s father Jesse with the eternal kingship of Jesus. But why is Christ...
The book of Judges introduces us to some unexpected heroes... men and women raised up by God to deliver His people in times of deep spiritual and political decay. Among them stands a man named Ehud, a left-handed Benjamite, who delivered Israel from the oppressive...
All throughout Scripture, there is a repeated phrase that might seem strange at first. "A sweet aroma to the Lord." We read it again and again in the books of Moses, and then it appears again in the New Testament with deeper meaning. God, who is Spirit, speaks of...
This study is about men who risked their lives for something small, something simple, yet something deeply precious. They ran through enemy lines to fetch a drink of water for their king. And what happened next shows us what true service looks like. David was...
The account of the Levite and his concubine in Judges 19 is one of the most haunting and tragic passages in the Old Testament. It is filled with violence, moral decay, and lawlessness. Yet it is not recorded without purpose. This chapter, while grievous, serves as...
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...
There’s something striking about ancient wisdom written with the simplicity of nature. Proverbs 27:19 gives us a short statement with profound theological and practical implications: “As in water face reflects face, so a man’s heart reveals the...
