The Ten Commandments are the most famous laws of all time. But the Ten Commandments are more than just a set of rules; they governed Israel’s relationship with God. The list of commands known as the “Ten Commandments” is the most familiar of all the laws that the Lord… Read More

Abraham first appears in Genesis 11, but his legacy lasts throughout the New Testament. Find out who Abraham was and what role he played in biblical history. Who was Abraham and why was he important? Find out now. The list of the descendants of Noah’s sons comes to an… Read More

Before the Fall, Adam walked with God, named the animals and lived in the Garden of Eden. Read about the significance of Adam in God’s plan for the world. In Genesis 2 – 3, God creates the first human being, Adam, in the garden of Eden from the dust… Read More

Injustice happens, wrongs occur, enemies are made. What does the Bible say about enemies? Check it out here. It is clear from the very beginning of Psalms that both God and God’s people have enemies. In Psalm 1, they are called “sinners” (Ps 1.1,5) and “the wicked” (Ps 1.6). Read More

When Hezekiah became king of Judah, it was time for change. Throughout his reign Hezekiah instituted important religious reforms to bring the nation back to God. Hezekiah’s name means “The Lord is my strength.” He was the son of Ahaz and Abi and the twelfth king of the southern kingdom (Judah),… Read More

As the son of Abraham and father of Jacob, Isaac was an important figure in the Old Testament. Read about his life and work here. Isaac is the second son of Abraham, a half brother to Ishmael, and the divinely promised firstborn son of Abraham and Sarah (Genesis16, 19)… Read More

Sons are not always like their fathers; Josiah is the perfect example of this. Although his father, Amon, was evil, Josiah sought to bring the nation of Judah back to the Lord. Josiah was one of Judah’s best kings, even though he was the son of one of Judah’s… Read More

Egypt played an important role in Israel’s history. Check out the different Egyptian rulers who guided the nation during these years. Pharaoh is the title for the chief ruler of Egypt and comes from two Egyptian words that mean “great house.” To the pharaoh’s name was added other titles… Read More

He parted the Red Sea, received the Ten Commandments and saw the face of God. Learn more about this leader and his faith. Moses was born in Egypt to Hebrew parents but later was adopted by the Egyptian king’s daughter (Exod 2:1-10). Growing up in Egypt, Moses saw how… Read More

As the leader of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar conquered Judah and sent the nation into exile. Read about the role that this king played in shaping Judah’s future. The Babylonian king described in the Bible is Nebuchadnezzar II, the longest reigning and most successful king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire. He ruled… Read More