The Epic Save: Abram’s Fake Out and God’s Backup
Genesis 12:10-17 The journey that had begun with faith now took a sharp turn as Abram and his household found themselves struggling against a relentless famine in the land. The earth was dry, the crops withered, and the wells ran low. Abram, ever the pragmatist,...
Sodom and Gomorrah: God’s Judgment on a City Lost to Sexual Immorality
Over 4,000 years ago, around 1900 BC, there existed two twin cities named Sodom and Gomorrah. These cities boasted beautiful, lush valleys and fertile plains on the east side of what is now the modern-day kingdom of Jordan. However, the people of Sodom and...
Ruth: A Courageous Journey of Unwavering Faith and Love
There lived a man named Elimelech in Bethlehem. A severe famine struck the land that brought about a scarcity of food and the people suffered greatly. Elimelech took his wife Naomi and their two sons, left their homeland of Bethlehem, and went to live in...
Joseph (Part 4): Forgiveness and Reunion
As the seven years of abundance in Egypt drew to a close, a severe famine gripped the land, just as Joseph had foretold. The famine extended beyond Egypt, reaching even the distant land of Canaan, where Joseph’s father Jacob and his brothers lived. With their...
Joseph (Part 3): From Prisoner to Prime Minister
One day, Pharaoh awoke from a restless night, deeply troubled by two vivid dreams. In his first dream, he stood by the Nile River, where seven sleek, healthy cows emerged from the water and grazed peacefully among the reeds. But soon, seven gaunt, emaciated...
Joseph (Part 2): Prison Prophecies
While Joseph remained in prison, two of Pharaoh’s high-ranking officials—the chief cupbearer and the chief baker—were also imprisoned, having offended Pharaoh. They were placed under Joseph’s care. One night, both the cupbearer and the baker had troubling dreams. When Joseph saw their downcast faces the...
Joseph (Part 1): The Dreamer Betrayed
Once upon a time, in the land of Canaan, there lived a man named Jacob who had twelve sons. Among them, his eleventh son, Joseph, was born to his beloved wife, Rachel. Joseph was special to Jacob, and he loved him more than any of...
Noah’s journey through the Great flood
Once, in ancient times, there lived a man named Noah. He was righteous and blameless among his people, standing apart from the corruption and violence that had consumed the Earth. God looked down upon the world, grieved by the wickedness that had spread like wildfire....
The Fall of Solomon’s Temple
Around 1000 BC, King Solomon reigned over Israel, renowned for his unparalleled wisdom and deep obedience to God. Pleased with Solomon’s faithfulness, God granted him and his kingdom a time of unprecedented peace. During this era, the Israelites had not yet built a temple for...
The RISE of Solomon’s Temple
Image Credit: Jeremy Park, Bible-Scenes.com In the heart of ancient Israel, a new king rose to power—Solomon, son of the great King David. Solomon’s heart was heavy with the responsibility of leading his people, yet God’s peace rested upon him. With no wars to distract...