Throughout Israel’s existence as a nation, they have had numerous complex dealings with the nations around them. This is, at least in part, due to the closeness of their land geographically with so many bordering nations. As is true with many nations that have come and gone throughout history, some of Israel’s neighbours have gone from being foes to being allies or from being allies to being foes. As such, this complicates international deals brokered, whether in times of peace or war.
The loss of a child is devastating! It goes against all of our expectations as parents. A child should be allowed the opportunities of life that we have enjoyed. Parents should never outlive their child! Yet, even in this time of tragic loss, the grace of God is evident and offers comfort to those willing to receive it.
The teaching set forth in Matthew chapters 24 and 25 is commonly identified as the Olivet Discourse and contains a detailed explanation of the end-times.
Which of the Bible doctrines is the most foundational and crucial for the proper understanding of all other doctrines? The answer may surprise you.
As a youth, Josiah would have to assume the throne vacated by his grandfather and father, and he would have to choose his own path as a man and king.
The skeptic struggles with God's existence and thus His work, but the fingerprint of God is on everything that He touches.
Discover a time frame and corresponding historical events found within scripture. In doing so, unlock a deeper level of biblical understanding.
The vastness of the Bible can make it a difficult book to study; however, viewing it in light of its natural divisions makes its study manageable.
For ages, men have contemplated what happens at death. The greater question is what happens to a man after death.
This life offers only a window of time to work for the Lord. Youth and old age both offer their own hindrances to service. In many ways, though not entirely, youth should be spent in learning, middle age in doing, and old age in teaching. Many of the greatest servants of the Lord found in scripture began their journey in youth by learning of the Lord and His ways (1 Kings 18:12; Psalm 71:5; 2 Chronicles 34:3; Job 29:4; Ecclesiastes 12:1). As they approached the prime of life, they put their learning to use by serving the Lord (Numbers 8:24-25). As they passed their prime, they would pass their knowledge on to the next generation in hopes the work of God would go on (2 Timothy 4:1-8).
