Solomon was about twenty years old when he ascended the throne of Israel, succeeding his father David. His youth made the weight of the crown even heavier, for the kingdom he inherited was vast, prosperous, and filled with a people chosen by God. Before his passing, David had given his son a solemn charge: “Keep … [Read more…]
In the days of King Ahasuerus, ruler over a vast empire from India to Ethiopia, lived a Jewish man named Mordecai, from the tribe of Benjamin. He had been carried into exile from Jerusalem and now lived in Shushan, the capital city. Mordecai was guardian to his cousin Esther, an orphan whom he raised as … [Read more…]
Lessons from the Story of Mordecai and Haman In the vast Persian Empire ruled by King Ahasuerus, lived a Jewish man named Mordecai, from the tribe of Benjamin. He had been carried into exile from Jerusalem and now lived in Shushan, the capital. Mordecai cared for his young cousin Esther, an orphan he raised as … [Read more…]
The story of King Hezekiah and his royal lineage is a remarkable narrative of grace, rebellion, repentance, and restoration. It begins with his father King Ahaz and extends through his son Manasseh, grandson Amon, and great-grandson Josiah, ending with Josiah’s sons. This royal line reflects a spiritual rollercoaster that mirrors the heart of Judah a … [Read more…]
An altar is a sacred place where sacrifices and offerings are made to deities. In the Bible, righteous men built altars to the true and living God Jehovah while others erected altars to false and demonic gods.For many individuals today, evil altars may have been erected by their parents or ancestors knowingly or unknowingly dedicated … [Read more…]
(From Matthew 14:13–21, Mark 6:30–44, Luke 9:10–17, John 6:1–14 – KJV) Jesus had just heard of the death of John the Baptist, and He withdrew privately by ship to a desert place near Bethsaida (Luke 9:10) to rest with His disciples. But when the multitudes heard of His departure, they followed Him on foot out … [Read more…]
This story is filled with themes of forgiveness, family dynamics, and the idea that sometimes difficult journeys lead to personal growth and a deeper understanding of one’s relationship with God. Jacob and Esau were the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah, born after a long period of childlessness. Even before their birth, the Lord told … [Read more…]
Cain and Abel: The Beginning of Brotherhood Adam and Eve, the first humans created by God, had two sons. Cain, the older, was a strong young man who worked as a farmer, growing crops from the ground. Abel, the younger, had a calm nature and chose to become a shepherd, taking care of sheep and … [Read more…]