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...
After the flood, when the waters had subsided and Noah, his family, and the animals emerged from the ark, God established a covenant with Noah and all living creatures. This covenant is recorded in Genesis 9:8-17, where God declares: "And God spoke to Noah and to...
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 creation of Adam and Eve stands as a testimony to God’s divine craftsmanship, intentional design, and overall purpose for humanity. Unlike the rest of creation, which was spoken into existence, mankind was uniquely formed by God’s hands and made in His image....
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...
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...
