The star that led the wise men to Jesus is one of the most mysterious and debated signs in the nativity account. Over the centuries, scholars and skeptics alike have tried to explain it as a planetary alignment, a comet, or a supernova. But Scripture tells a far...
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...
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...
To be called an ambassador is no small thing. It means representation, authority, and responsibility. When Paul wrote to the church at Corinth and said, “Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ” (2 Corinthians 5:20), he wasn’t using flowery...
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 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...
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...
