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Women of the Bible – The Shunammite Woman
The Shunammite Woman Her character: Generous and hospitable, she was a wealthy and capable woman who showed great kindness to one of God’s prophets. Her sorrow: To lose the son that had been promised her. Her joy: To experience just how deep God’s faithfulness goes. Key Scriptures: 2 Kings 4:8-37;Read More …
Men of the Bible – Hezekiah
Hezekiah His name means: “Yahweh Has Strengthened” His work: He became coregent of Judah with his father, Ahaz, in 729 BC, six years before the fall of Samaria to the Assyrians. He reigned on his own for twenty-nine years, during which time he reopened the temple and restored Jerusalem asRead More …
The Song of the Cross
The Song of the Cross Psalm 22 Even the best people sometimes suffer Psalm 22:18 They divide my clothes among them and cast lots for my garment. Superficially, the Old Testament can sometimes read like the plot of an old movie. The good guys are the Israelites, and they fightRead More …
Women of the Bible – The Widow of Zarephath
The Widow of Zarephath Her character: A Phoenician woman, she showed extraordinary hospitality to one of God’s prophets, providing a safe harbor for him during a period of famine. Her sorrow: To suffer extreme poverty, famine, and the loss of husband and son. Her joy: To experience repeated miracles ofRead More …
Men of the Bible – Naaman
Naaman His name means: “Pleasantness” His work: Naaman was the commander of Syria’s army. His character: A brave man lauded for his military victories, his position would have guaranteed considerable respect in both Syria (known as Aram) and Israel. He would have been accustomed to getting his way, especially withRead More …
Promises, Promises
Promises, Promises Genesis 22 God promised to give Abraham all that he longed for … and more Genesis 22:18 “Through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me.” Human beings haven’t changed much in 4,000 years. The longing for children and the desire forRead More …
Women of the Bible – Jezebel
Jezebel Her name means: “Where Is the Prince?” Her character: A religious woman, she spread idolatry throughout Israel. Powerful, cunning, and arrogant, she actively opposed God, even in the face of indisputable proofs of his sovereignty. Her triumph: To have enhanced her own power at the expense of others. HerRead More …
Men of the Bible – Elisha
Elisha His name means: “My God Saves” His work: Elisha was Elijah’s successor. A prophet and miracle worker active in the northern kingdom from 850-800 BC, his ministry involved rebuking Israel’s unfaithful kings, inaugurating a new royal line, and helping to sustain the faith of all those in Israel whoRead More …
An Invisible Danger
An Invisible Danger Leviticus 11 Taking precautions: like a surgeon preparing to operate Leviticus 11:47 You must distinguish between the unclean and the clean. For many years surgery remained a desperate last resort for the hopelessly ill. Surgeons knew nothing about germs. Without washing, they would don operating garb, usuallyRead More …
Women of the Bible – The Queen of Sheba
The Queen of Sheba Her character: Though a pagan queen like Jezebel, she prized wisdom above power. She appears to have been intellectually gifted, with a good head for business and diplomacy. Her joy: That her quest for wisdom was rewarded beyond her expectations. Key Scriptures: 1 Kings 10:1-13; MatthewRead More …
D5 Creation