Elijah flees from the Israelites, feeling like a failed prophet. God provides rest, food, and water through an angel. Elijah journeys to Mount Sinai, where God asks, "What are you doing here?" not foc...  Read More

1 Kings 11:1-8; Ecclesiastes 2:11 Solomon has been regarded as one of the most intelligent and wise men to live in that period in history. The nation of Israel was at its highest point it would ever b...  Read More

In 1 Kings 8, Solomon completes the construction of the Temple, a place for God's dwelling. He prays for God's presence to be with the people and asks for forgiveness when they sin. However, as histor...  Read More

Psalm 23 is a well-known song-prayer that depicts God as a caring shepherd. It reassures believers of God's provision, guidance, comfort, and strength, offering solace in times of difficulty. This psa...  Read More

1 Samuel 16:1-17:58 narrates the transition from Saul to David as the chosen king of Israel. Despite Saul's impressive appearance, God selects David, the youngest brother and a shepherd, to be the fut...  Read More

Judges 2:11-3:6 reveals the Israelites' failure to remain faithful to God after conquering the promised land. Their continuous disobedience despite God's faithfulness results in a cycle of oppression ...  Read More

Joshua 3:1-17 illustrates that God always fulfills His promises, albeit often on a different timeline than expected. Trust and faith in God are essential for participating in His promises. Israel's cr...  Read More

Deuteronomy 6:1-25 contains the influential Shema prayer, emphasizing Israel's exclusive devotion to God. Moses commands them to remember God continuously, inscribing these words on their hearts. Desp...  Read More

Numbers 14:1-38 recounts the Israelites' arrival at the Promised Land and their sending of spies. Most spies reported insurmountable challenges, leading the people to grumble and wish to return to Egy...  Read More

Leviticus 19:1-8 emphasizes God's call for His people to be holy, set apart from other nations. The laws in Leviticus, though sometimes seemingly strange, served to create a healthy, distinct communit...  Read More

Exodus 40 describes the Tabernacle, signifying God's desire to dwell among His people. It emphasizes God's particularity in the way it's set up and accessed. In 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, God's presence h...  Read More

In Exodus 12:1-50, the plagues leading up to and including the Passover highlight the powerlessness of the Egyptian gods. The final plague, the death of the firstborn, strikes at the heart of Egyptian...  Read More