There was a sad but ancient custom among the ungodly criminals of olden times of going into the fields, out where no one could see them, and moving the boundary marker of the neighbor’s land so as to increase one’s own possession. When Solomon wrote the proverbs, he was familiar with this unrighteous act and … Read more…
When studied, the books of I and II Kings and I and II Chronicles are often studied together because of the vast amount of similar material recorded in each. However, wherein they are similar, they are also distinct in the way that the writers present the accounts. The basic difference is rooted in the span … Read more…
I and II Kings record the days of Israel that culminated in much evil and eventually in division. The two books that once were one begin with the death of king David and the anointing of Solomon, his son, to be the new king of Israel, and close with the demise of Judah and the … Read more…
The books of I and II Samuel are a continuation of the historical section of the Old Testament which began back in Joshua. It originally was included together as one manuscript rather than two separate books as English translations have rendered them and so therefore it could be said that these two comprise one book … Read more…
“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth his handiwork.” The Psalmist, being inspired by God, certainly knew what he was talking about. Even if no other evidence was provided, man could sufficiently know that there is a God simply based on the basic design of the universe in which we live. … Read more…
The topic of the grace of God is a highly favored subject in the religious world today, and rightfully so. God’s grace is a glorious subject, worthy of study, discussion, meditation, and commitment. Sadly, though, it is this subject that is often discussed without satisfying God’s criteria for grace. This fact has caused far too … Read more…
She was committed, even in the most trying time of her life. Her husband and his brother both had just died. And she, along with her sister-in-law Orpah, was left with nothing but each other and their beloved mother-in-law Naomi. Still young and with her life ahead of her Orpah, with the blessing of Naomi … Read more…
It has been said regarding the book of Judges that the events recorded comprised Israel’s own Dark Ages. However, unlike the Dark Ages of Europe that preceded the Renaissance, being such because of a lack of new intellect and art, Israel’s Dark Ages were such because of a lack of righteousness. Israel had just entered … Read more…
The book of Joshua is one of the more encouraging records of Israel’s history. Thus far throughout the Old Testament the nation has been blessed by God to come out of Egypt and its hard bondage and by being given a law to govern themselves in route to the promised land of Canaan as well … Read more…
One of the hardest things in the world to face and have to live with is failure. Whether it be failure of a very simple, and ultimately insignificant nature or a failure of a monumental, life changing nature, man hates and lives in fear of failing. Maybe a factor behind this fear is an experience … Read more…