The children of Israel had been oppressed by the Midianites for seven years since they had not obeyed the voice of the Lord. Nevertheless, the Lord sent a prophet reminding them of their deliverance
Daniel’s three friends Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego refused to worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar had made. The Chaldeans reported that to Nebuchadnezzar and in his fury, he ordered them to be cast into
Jacob had stolen his brother Esau’s birthright and in an effort to escape from him, he was making his way speedily to Haran which is around 500 miles from Beersheva. Even from inside his
Throughout the Tanakh (Old Testament) in the law, writings and the prophets, we read about the ‘Angel of the Lord’ or sometimes a ‘Man’ or the ‘Captain of the army of the Lord’ who
For hundreds of years interpreters have offered multiple explanations concerning a symbolic meaning attached to the burning bush. The very mention is a fascinating paradox capturing the imagination. To mention just a few; God
Joshua led the children of Israel towards the Promised Land, circumcised the second generation and kept Pesach. The Lord rolled away the reproach from Egypt and Jericho was approaching. Though Joshua was leading the
This intriguing passage concerns Jacob wrestling a mysterious stranger until the break of day. Over the centuries numerous scholars have offered various views concerning the identity of the person Jacob encountered. The famous adage