Symphony of the Sacred Life: Testament to God’s Majestic Tapestry of Creation
In the grand tapestry of existence, a myriad of creatures take their stage, each living according to the dictates of nature and the design of the Lord. In the cloistered crags and cliffs, the wild goats, defying the laws of…
Shadows and Dust: The Tormented Journey of Eleazar
Once upon a time, there existed a man named Eleazar who was humble, devout, and struck by profound hardship. Living in a world brimming with tribulation and peril, his life was akin to a warfare upon the Earth. His existence…
Journey of Faith: The Sacred Pilgrimage from Babylon to Jerusalem under King Artaxerxes
In the reign of Artaxerxes the king, the families from Babylon were led by distinguished men from their respective lineages: Gershom of the sons of Phinehas, Daniel of the sons of Ithamar, Hattush of the sons of David, and others…
Kingdom in Crisis: Rehoboam’s Consequence and Repentance amid Shishak’s Invasion
Once upon a time, the kingdom of Rehoboam was strong and firmly established. Rehoboam, however, turned his back on the law of Jehovah, leading all of Israel to follow in his misguided footsteps. In the fifth year of Rehoboam’s reign,…
Persisting Faith: Resilience and Devotion in the Genealogies of Captive Israel
In the days of old, all of Israel was recorded in the genealogical books of the kings. This listed the descendants of the tribes meticulously, tracing lineages and keeping a thorough account of the Israelites’ history. Among these records, it…
Whirlwinds, Mantles and Miracles: The Spiritual Passage from Elijah to Elisha
Once upon a time, as God, Jehovah, had revealed his plan to take the great prophet Elijah into heaven by an astonishing whirlwind. So, Elijah and his loyal apprentice, Elisha, journeyed together from Gilgal. Along their journey, Elijah, aware of…
Promises, Perils, and Parables: An Intriguing Chronicle of King David, Absalom, and the House of Saul
King David had just reached the peak of a hill when he was met by Ziba, the servant of Mephibosheth, who presented to him a couple of donkeys laden with two hundred loaves of bread, a hundred clusters of raisins,…
Divine Decree and Defiance: The Rise and Fall of King Saul in the Face of Jehovah’s Test
Once upon a time, Samuel, a prophet, was directed by Jehovah, the Most High, to anoint Saul as King over Israel. This divine decree echoed with glory and strength over the Land of Israel. But Saul’s reign was to be…
Triumph, Tribulation, and Testament: Gideon’s Righteous Journey in Defeating the Midianites
In the days after the victory over the Midianites, the men of Ephraim expressed their discontent, questioning Gideon why they were not called upon to fight against the Midianites. Gideon, in his wisdom, calmed their anger by saying that their…
Journey of Faith: Obedience and Providence in the Wilderness
Driven by the commands of Jehovah, we embarked on a long and arduous journey through the wilderness, just as God had spoken to me. Our path led us around Mount Seir for many long days. Then God spoke again, “You…