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...
In our generation, deception often comes dressed in light. Many who claim the name of Christ are unknowingly embracing beliefs and practices that do not originate in the Word of God but from the New Age movement. The tragedy is not just in the error, but in how...
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...
The word "rapture" does not appear in the English Bible, but the doctrine is most certainly there, rooted in Scripture, supported by patterns throughout biblical history, and anchored in the promises of Jesus Christ. The term comes from the Latin word rapio,...
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...
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...
Long before the word Halloween ever existed, the ancient Celtic peoples observed a festival called Samhain (pronounced Sow-in). It was celebrated on October 31st, marking the end of harvest and the beginning of the “dark half” of the year. The Celts...
