The specific curses read from Mount Ebal were a series of solemn warnings pronounced upon anyone who committed certain sins in secret or in rebellion against God’s law. These curses emphasized personal accountability and national holiness. "Cursed is the one...

Christians are not commanded in Scripture to listen only to music labeled "Christian," but they are called to guard their hearts and minds and to pursue what is edifying and godly. Music is a powerful influence that shapes thought, emotion, and behavior, and...

Christians are called to guard their hearts and minds and to avoid anything that promotes sin or dishonors God. This includes books and movies. What we consume shapes our thoughts, emotions, and values. Philippians 4:8 provides a clear guideline: "Finally,...

Philippi was a Roman colony located in Macedonia, in northern Greece. It is most prominently mentioned in the New Testament as the site of the first Christian church established in Europe. The city was named after Philip II of Macedon, the father of Alexander the...

Solomon asked for wisdom over riches because his heart desired to fulfill the task God had given him with discernment and justice. When Solomon became king, he was aware of the great responsibility of leading God’s people. In a dream, God offered to grant him...

The account of Joseph’s death and burial is found in Genesis 50:24–26:“And Joseph said to his brethren, ‘I am dying; but God will surely visit you, and bring you out of this land to the land of which He swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to...

Aaron and his remaining sons were forbidden to mourn publicly after Nadab and Abihu died to demons/">demonstrate that God's holiness and justice must be honored above personal grief, especially by those who serve before Him. As priests, their public conduct had...

The dedication of the altar was spread over twelve days so that each tribe could have its own day to present offerings before the Lord. This prevented confusion, ensured order, and gave honor to every tribe individually. By extending the dedication over twelve...

Elijah called down fire from heaven to prove that the Lord alone is God and to expose the falsehood of Baal worship. This event occurred on Mount Carmel during a direct confrontation with the prophets of Baal and served to turn the hearts of Israel back to the true...

Solomon’s wisdom is one of the most prominent aspects of his reign and is described in 1 Kings 3–4, 10, and 2 Chronicles 1. After Solomon became king, he offered sacrifices at Gibeon, and there the Lord appeared to him in a dream by night. God said,...