Genesis 16 The Lord had promised repeatedly to raise up a great nation from Abram’s descendants (Genesis 12:2; 13:16; 15:5), but several years passed from the time this promise was given until Abram’s wife Sarai bore a child. During this time, Sarai sought to acquire a child for Abram through Hagar, her Egyptian servant-girl–a common […]
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Top 10 Bible Mapper Atlas Maps of 2023
Here are 10 of the best Bible Mapper Atlas maps released in 2023, based purely on the author’s personal opinion: 10. David Transports the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem9. Saul Attacks the Amalekites8. The Route of David’s Census Takers7. The Ark of the Covenant in the Promised Land6. The Israelites’ Journeys in the Wilderness5. […]
Naaman Is Healed of Leprosy
2 Kings 5 Though it is difficult to discern exactly when the various stories of Elijah and Elisha took place, all of them occurred during an era of Aramean strength, roughly spanning the ninth century B.C. In this story, a man named Naaman, commander over the Aramean army, suffered from leprosy, and a captive Israelite […]
Maps for Advent: The Hope of the World Enters History
Week 1 > The Historical Context: A People in Exile · The Land of Exile· Galilee throughout Bible Times Week 2 > The Present Reality: The Fullness of Time · Palestine under Roman Rule· The Ministry of John the Baptist· Nazareth and Its Surroundings Week 3 > The Arrival of Hope: God with Us · […]
Solomon’s Enemies
1 Kings 11 Solomon ruled over a powerful kingdom that brought him great wealth, but he allowed his many wives to lead his heart astray to worship the gods of other nations. Many of these wives were likely given to him by foreign rulers to seal political alliances (e.g., 1 Kings 3:1). Because of Solomon’s […]