Is the Old Testament Important for Christians Today? Yes, the Old Testament is important because it kicks off the story that is continued by the New Testament. Without it, we wouldn’t have the vital background to Jesus’ first coming and the other accounts of the New...
The Legacy of Moses: What His Life Teaches Us A baby on death row, an outcast prince, a humble shepherd, and an unlikely deliverer. All these titles describe the individual that led Israel out of slavery in Egypt to the borders of the Promised Land. This was Moses—a...
Meet Israel’s 42 Kings (and 1 Queen) in the Bible Conspiracies, royal scandals, dictatorships—history is full of them. And Bible history is no different when we stop to look at the kings of ancient Israel in the Old Testament. The rulers of Israel include 42 kings and...
Why is Abraham Important in the Bible? Religious or not, you’ve probably heard of Abraham. And maybe you’ve wondered… What’s so important about him? Abraham is significant to three world religions: Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. He’s a core character in the Hebrew...
The Life of Joshua Joshua was an iconic leader in the Old Testament of the Bible. As a successor to Moses, he was both a humble servant of God and a strong warrior. God called Him to lead the nation of Israel to take possession of Canaan, the Promised Land—a task he...
