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2 years ago in

Literature

In Ezekiel 34 we read about God’s indictment against the spiritual shepherds of Israel who oppressed and mislead His people and His promise to raise up for His people a good and true shepherd who will lead the people in the right way. “And they

Temple as Eden

How the Temple was designed to look like the Garden of Eden.

Temple as Eden —
How the Temple was designed to look like the Garden of Eden.

2 years ago in

Archaeology

As meeting places for God and men, ancient temples were created to reflect the ideal environment for such an event: the Garden of Eden, also called the “Garden of Plenty” or “Paradise” in surrounding cultures. The Jerusalem Temple, built by Solomon was no exception. The

The Train of His Robe

How garments played an important role in the ancient world.

The Train of His Robe —
How garments played an important role in the ancient world.

2 years ago in

Literature

“In the year that King Uzziah died,” declares the prophet Isaiah, “I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple” (Isaiah 6:1). In the ancient cultures, garments played an important role which is

Siege Warfare

Offensive and defensive strategies in the ancient Near East.

Siege Warfare —
Offensive and defensive strategies in the ancient Near East.

2 years ago in

Archaeology

From very early times, people have found it necessary to build walls around their living spaces. For cities, these protective fortifications could be quite elaborate, including double walls systems with steep space between that provided a defensive advantage, moats, towers, complex gate structures, and thick

The Holy One of Israel

Isaiah calls God “the Holy One of Israel” more than any other book of the Bible.

The Holy One of Israel —
Isaiah calls God “the Holy One of Israel” more than any other book of the Bible.

2 years ago in

Prophecy

One of the most notable features of Isaiah is his frequent use of the phrase “The Holy One of Israel.” As a matter of fact, this title of God is used 31 times in the Old Testament and 26 of those occurrences are in the

Clothing & Textiles

On the historical meaning of clothing in the Bible.

Clothing & Textiles —
On the historical meaning of clothing in the Bible.

2 years ago in

Archaeology

Clothing has always been an important part of the human experience. Even from its outset, in the Bible, clothing has had symbolic as well as practical value. The early chapters of Genesis, showcase a fallen and shamed mankind that need to be clothed by God.

The Angel of His Presence

Who is “the Angel of His Presence” in Isaiah 63?

The Angel of His Presence —
Who is “the Angel of His Presence” in Isaiah 63?

2 years ago in

Prophecy

While all the three members of the Godhead—namely God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit—show up at different times and in different places throughout Scripture, in Isaiah 63 they seem to appear all together. Beginning in verse 7, Isaiah says: “I

Understanding Balaam, Part II

Archaeological evidence for Balaam son of Beor at Dier ‘Alla

Understanding Balaam, Part II —
Archaeological evidence for Balaam son of Beor at Dier ‘Alla

2 years ago in

Archaeology

I wanted to take some time to continue looking at the pagan prophet and diviner Balaam. On a previous article we’ve investigated the meaning of his story as recorded in Numbers 22-24 and Numbers 31. How it seems as though God was giving Balaam a

Isaiah: A Mini Bible?

Examining if the 66 chapters of Isaiah parallel the 66 books of the Bible.

Isaiah: A Mini Bible? —
Examining if the 66 chapters of Isaiah parallel the 66 books of the Bible.

2 years ago in

History

Isaiah is the first of the major prophets of the Bible. His book is also the longest of the prophetic books as it is composed of sixty-six chapters.[1] Notably, chapters 1-39 have quite a different style and tone than chapters 40-66 do. While the first

On King Asa

A 2,800-year-old life lesson from the king of Judah

On King Asa —
A 2,800-year-old life lesson from the king of Judah

2 years ago in

Biography

Today, I’d like to take a bit of a closer look at Asa the king of Judah whose reign is recorded in 2 Chronicles 14-16. Overall, Asa was a pretty good king who followed God. He didn’t lead Judah into idolatry or apostasy, so he

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Is Ezekiel 34:29 a reference to the land of Israel or the Messiah?

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Is Ezekiel 34:29 a reference to the land of Israel or the Messiah?

Is Ezekiel 34:29 a reference to the land of Israel or the Messiah?

How the Temple was designed to look like the Garden of Eden.

Temple as Eden —
How the Temple was designed to look like the Garden of Eden.

How the Temple was designed to look like the Garden of Eden.

How garments played an important role in the ancient world.

The Train of His Robe —
How garments played an important role in the ancient world.

How garments played an important role in the ancient world.

Offensive and defensive strategies in the ancient Near East.

Siege Warfare —
Offensive and defensive strategies in the ancient Near East.

Offensive and defensive strategies in the ancient Near East.

Isaiah calls God “the Holy One of Israel” more than any other book of the Bible.

The Holy One of Israel —
Isaiah calls God “the Holy One of Israel” more than any other book of the Bible.

Isaiah calls God “the Holy One of Israel” more than any other book of the Bible.

On the historical meaning of clothing in the Bible.

Clothing & Textiles —
On the historical meaning of clothing in the Bible.

On the historical meaning of clothing in the Bible.

Who is “the Angel of His Presence” in Isaiah 63?

The Angel of His Presence —
Who is “the Angel of His Presence” in Isaiah 63?

Who is “the Angel of His Presence” in Isaiah 63?

Archaeological evidence for Balaam son of Beor at Dier ‘Alla

Understanding Balaam, Part II —
Archaeological evidence for Balaam son of Beor at Dier ‘Alla

Archaeological evidence for Balaam son of Beor at Dier ‘Alla

Examining if the 66 chapters of Isaiah parallel the 66 books of the Bible.

Isaiah: A Mini Bible? —
Examining if the 66 chapters of Isaiah parallel the 66 books of the Bible.

Examining if the 66 chapters of Isaiah parallel the 66 books of the Bible.

A 2,800-year-old life lesson from the king of Judah

On King Asa —
A 2,800-year-old life lesson from the king of Judah

A 2,800-year-old life lesson from the king of Judah

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Is Ezekiel 34:29 a reference to the land of Israel or the Messiah?

How the Temple was designed to look like the Garden of Eden.

How garments played an important role in the ancient world.

Offensive and defensive strategies in the ancient Near East.

Isaiah calls God “the Holy One of Israel” more than any other book of the Bible.

On the historical meaning of clothing in the Bible.

Who is “the Angel of His Presence” in Isaiah 63?

Archaeological evidence for Balaam son of Beor at Dier ‘Alla

Examining if the 66 chapters of Isaiah parallel the 66 books of the Bible.

A 2,800-year-old life lesson from the king of Judah

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