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...
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...
When we think of great leaders in the New Testament, names like Paul, Peter, and John come to mind. But there are others... less prominent, yet absolutely essential to the advance of the gospel. Aquila is one such man. A tentmaker by trade, a Jew by heritage, and a...
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...
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...
The book of Acts introduces us to the Hellenists, a group that played a pivotal role in the growth of the early church. Their presence reveals both the diversity and the challenges the first believers faced as Jews and Gentiles alike came to Christ.Who Were the...
The book of Revelation gives us one of the most striking images of Christ in His glory. John sees the risen Lord as the Lamb that was slain, and in Revelation 5:6 he describes Him as having “seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent...
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...
In the pages of the New Testament, some names appear only briefly, yet their lives shine as examples for the church. Epaphroditus is one of these. Mentioned primarily in Paul’s letter to the Philippians, he shows us the beauty of quiet faithfulness,...
Who are the 144,000 in the book of Revelation? Where do they come from, where do we see them, and what do they do? Are they the evangelists of the tribulation as many teach, or does Scripture say something different? In this study we will bring forward every verse...
