In the conquest of Canaan, Israel experienced both miraculous victories and humiliating defeats. One of the most sobering moments in their journey is found in the account of Achan, a man whose secret sin brought national judgment. His life is a warning about the...
The Sabbath is not man’s idea, it is God’s. Long before there was a law, before there was a nation of Israel, before Moses received commandments on Mount Sinai, there was the seventh day. And it was sanctified by God Himself. The Sabbath in Creation The...
Manhood is not defined by strength, wealth, or pride, but by responsibility, holiness, and courage under God. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture paints a consistent picture of what it means to be a man. The measure of manhood is not how loudly one speaks, but...
Abimelech, the son of Gideon (also called Jerubbaal), is one of the most tragic figures in the book of Judges. Unlike the judges whom God raised up to deliver Israel, Abimelech seized power for himself and declared himself king. His life reveals the dangers of...
Throughout the Old Testament, God repeatedly calls His people to care for the stranger, the widow, the fatherless, and the poor. These groups were the most vulnerable in society, those without land, family, or security... and their treatment was a test of...
When we study the tribe of Levi, we often focus on Aaron and the high priesthood, or on the Levites in general. But within Levi’s family there were three distinct lines... Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Of these, the Kohathites held the most solemn and...
Deuteronomy is more than a book of laws; it is the final sermon of Moses to a new generation standing on the edge of promise. In its pages, we hear a shepherd-turned-leader pleading with God’s people to remember the Lord, to love Him with all their heart, and to...
Two mountains rise over the valley of Shechem in central Israel. Mount Gerizim stands to the south, Mount Ebal to the north. Between them the Lord staged a covenant drama that still speaks. One mountain was appointed for blessing, the other for curse. The people...
When Israel asked for a king, God had already given a charter that would govern the throne. Unlike the nations, Israel’s king was to sit under the Word, not above it. The centerpiece of that charter is startling and beautiful: the king must write his own copy...
Psalm 27 is one of David’s most beloved songs of trust. It begins with a bold declaration of confidence in the LORD and ends with a humble prayer for His presence and deliverance. In this psalm, we see the tension between fearless faith and honest pleading....
