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…
Josiah and the Nazirite Vow: An Unwavering Dedication to Jehovah
In the land of Canaan, lived a man named Josiah who heard the instructions of Jehovah echoing in his heart so vividly. Josiah stepped forward, proclaiming his dedication to Jehovah, he took on the special vow of a Nazirite, to…
Sacred Rituals of Atonement: Jehovah’s Commandments to Moses
Long ago, Jehovah called unto Moses from the sacred tent of meeting. With divine authority and an infallible voice, He gave unto Moses commandments to pass onto the children of Israel. “Tell them,” Jehovah commanded, “When any man among you…
Jehovah’s Wrath: A Tale of Power and Defiance in Ancient Egypt
Once upon a time in ancient Egypt, Jehovah, the God of the Hebrews, spoke sternly to His servant Moses. Jehovah commanded Moses to go to Pharaoh and deliver a divine message: “Let my people go, that they may serve me…
Deception and Divine Destiny: The Tangled Blessings of Jacob and Esau
As Isaac, a patriarch of great faith, grew old, his sight faded. Unable to see, he called out for his elder son, Esau. Isaac didn’t know when his life would end, but he wanted to enjoy his favorite meal one…