David Establishes the Levites’ Sacred Duties
**The Commissioning of the Levites** In the golden years of King David’s reign, when the Lord had granted him rest from all his enemies and peace settled over Israel like a gentle dew, the aged king turned his heart toward…
Solomon Builds God’s Temple
**The Building of Solomon’s Temple** In the four hundred and eightieth year after the Israelites had come out of Egypt, in the fourth year of King Solomon’s reign over Israel, in the month of Ziv—the second month—the king set his…
Philistine Lords Distrust David
**The Distrust of the Philistine Lords** The sun hung low in the western sky, casting long shadows over the vast encampment of the Philistine army at Aphek. The air was thick with the scent of sweat, leather, and the faint…
Naomi and Ruth: A Story of Loyalty and Hope
**A Journey of Loyalty and Loss: The Story of Naomi and Ruth** In the days when the judges ruled over Israel, a great famine spread across the land. The fields, once golden with grain, lay barren under a relentless sun….
Caleb’s Faithful Inheritance
**The Inheritance of Caleb: A Story of Faith and Perseverance** The sun hung low over the camp of Israel at Gilgal, casting long shadows across the tents and the milling crowds of warriors, families, and elders. The dust of the…
Feast of Remembrance: Obedience and Joy
**The Feast of Remembrance: A Story of Obedience and Joy** The sun hung low over the horizon, casting golden rays across the rugged hills of Canaan. The barley harvest was complete, and the first ripe figs had begun to appear…
Waters of Meribah Test of Faith
**The Waters of Meribah: A Test of Faith** The sun hung heavy over the wilderness of Zin, its scorching rays beating down upon the vast expanse of barren rock and dust. The Israelites had journeyed for many days, their sandals…
Elkanah’s Healing: A Story of Cleansing and Return
**The Burden of Uncleanness: A Story of Healing and Restoration** In the days when the children of Israel dwelt in the wilderness, encamped around the Tabernacle of the Lord, the laws of purity were ever before them. The Lord had…
Justice Mercy and Covenant at Sinai
**The Covenant of Justice and Mercy** The sun blazed over the wilderness, casting long shadows across the rugged terrain where Israel camped at the foot of Mount Sinai. The air was thick with the scent of dry earth and the…
Pharaoh’s Dreams and Joseph’s Rise to Power
**The Dreams of Pharaoh: Joseph’s Rise to Power** The golden sun blazed over the land of Egypt, its scorching rays beating down upon the fertile banks of the Nile. In the grand palace of Pharaoh, ruler of the mightiest kingdom…