Jehu King of Israel Paying Tribute to King Shalmaneser III of Assyria,The Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser IIIfrom Nimrud (circa 827 BCE) Today, I begin a study of Jehu, king of Israel. This study will be divided into two parts. Part one will study the political and religious crises that prompted the prophetic community of the… Continue reading Jehu, King of Israel – Part 1
Category: Bible Stories
Israel in Babylon (Isaiah 52:4)
Judean Captives by King Sennacheric of Assyria A few days ago, a reader asked me to explain Isaiah 52:4 in relation to Exodus 1:8. The issue in question is the oppression of Israel by both Egypt and Assyria. The reader writes that after reading commentaries on Isaiah 52:4, “I am really still not satisfied with the explanations I am… Continue reading Israel in Babylon (Isaiah 52:4)
Israel: The Eye of the Hurricane
The little sliver of land known as Israel is practically in the headlines every day—and even more so in recent weeks as the nation has been under attack. Hamas, an Iran-backed terrorist organization, fired thousands of rockets into Israel, hitting population centers. If it weren’t for the Iron Dome defense system stopping 90 percent of… Continue reading Israel: The Eye of the Hurricane
Jehu, King of Israel – Part 2
Queen Jezabel Being Punished by Jehuby Andrea Celesti (1637–1712) This is the second part on my study of Jehu, king of Israel. This study is divided into two parts. Part one, “Jehu, King of Israel – Part 1,” was an overview of the political and religious crises that prompted the prophetic community of the Northern… Continue reading Jehu, King of Israel – Part 2
David, King of Israel
Kind David in Prayerby Pieter de Grebber (1635)Wikimedia Commons David was the second and the greatest king of Israel. David was the youngest son of Jesse, a man who lived in Bethlehem. The name of David’s mother is never mentioned in the Old Testament. According to the genealogy in the book of Ruth, David was… Continue reading David, King of Israel
Israel in Exile
The Exile of Israel to Babylonby James Tissot (1896) The devastation of Judah caused by the Babylonian invasion and the anger and despair of the people is expressed in the book of Lamentations. When one considers the devastation caused by the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem, the destruction of the temple, and the deportation of the… Continue reading Israel in Exile
The story of Deborah: Examining the role of women in modern society
https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/KBzaUs5UB9M In the annals of biblical history, a remarkable figure’s story resonates through the ages. Her name is Deborah, a woman of immense wisdom, faith, and strength whose narrative unfolds in the Book of Judges. Deborah’s story begins in a time of turmoil and uncertainty in the land of Canaan. The Israelites faced oppression and… Continue reading The story of Deborah: Examining the role of women in modern society
Jewels: About pearls…
By Elizabeth Prata I’ve written about the brilliance of the sparkling jewel that is Jesus. That brought to mind other jewels. I am a girl, after all, lol. The Parable of the Pearl of Great ValueAgain, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of… Continue reading Jewels: About pearls…
The story of Martha and Mary: Balancing busyness with spirituality in modern times
Two women discussing work. (Photo by Alexander Suhorucov from Pexels) In the quaint village of Bethany, two sisters, Martha and Mary, opened their humble home to Jesus. Martha, the elder sister, embodies the archetype of a responsible and practical individual. Her heart swells with excitement and anticipation as soon as she learns of Jesus’ arrival.… Continue reading The story of Martha and Mary: Balancing busyness with spirituality in modern times
Story Time
I used to wonder why I remembered most events in my life. And it seemed as if in great detail. Or why would I remember other’s events or stories? Or how I could recall a profound statement years later. In the past, I would say, “Oh well.” But as I started writing, I realized I… Continue reading Story Time