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...
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...
In the New Testament, Paul addresses the topic of a woman’s hair in 1 Corinthians 11:2–16, a passage that ties appearance, submission, and God's divine order all together. For centuries, these verses have guided the church’s understanding 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...
Anger is one of the most misunderstood emotions in the Christian life. Many believers assume that all anger is sinful, but the Scriptures reveal both righteous and unrighteous anger. The difference is not the emotion itself, but the cause, the motive, and the way...
God has a personal covenant Name in Scripture... the four Hebrew letters often written as YHWH. In English Bibles (including the NKJV) this Name is usually represented by “LORD” in all caps. For clarity in this study, we will refer to the divine Name as...
This study will explore what “blessing” and “curse” mean in Scripture, how these words are used, and how they culminate in the cross of Jesus Christ. We will look closely at the Old and New Testaments, trace covenant promises and warnings,...
1 Corinthians 2 pulls back the curtain on how God works. Paul says God’s plan to save the world centers on “Jesus Christ and Him crucified”, and it is so unexpected that both human rulers and demons/">demonic powers missed it. He writes,...
Bethel, meaning “House of God” in Hebrew, appears repeatedly in Scripture as a place of divine encounters, covenant renewal, and both faith and failure. It becomes a recurring symbol of worship, promise, and God’s presence. Let's explore the...
The New Covenant is the climax of God’s redemptive plan. All previous covenants, the Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, and Davidic. They all point forward to this covenant, which is established through Jesus Christ and sealed in His blood. This is the covenant of...
