What did God mean when he said “I Am” in Exodus 3? How did that help Moses relate to him and how can it help you, too? Find out now. When God commanded Moses to lead Israel out of slavery in Egypt into the promised land (Canaan), God had… Read More

The Law refers to the commandments Moses received from God on Mt. Sinai. These instructions governed Israel’s behavior throughout the Old Testament. Read more about the purpose of the Law and how that purpose changed with the coming of Jesus. The Hebrew word that is often translated “Law”… 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

Made famous by the Ten Commandments, a burning bush and the inspiring story of a nation escaping from slavery, Exodus tells the account of the Israelites as they leave Egypt and begin life in a new land. What makes Exodus special? The name “Exodus” comes from the Greek… Read More

In ancient times, individuals reached agreements by forming covenants. Covenants were also the means by which the Israelites related to God. Read about the significance of biblical covenants – from God’s first covenant with Abraham to the new covenant spoken about in the prophets. The Bible often speaks of… Read More

Learn more about the creation narrative and its place in the context of Ancient Near Eastern creation literature. Whether it’s at the heart of recent controversy in public school curriculum or of popular works of science fiction, the question of how the earth and its inhabitants came into existence… Read More

The Four-Source Theory suggests that the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Bible, came from four different stories. Learn about the strengths and weaknesses of this theory. By Linda A. Dietch PhD Candidate, Drew University, Madison, NJ Those who read the Bible are sometimes struck by discrepancies… Read More

The Bible contains a wide array of literature, including love songs and apocalyptic visions. This tool gives a brief explanation of each genre that will give you a platform for understanding the Bible on your own. Most books fall into one particular category of literature or another. An… Read More

People are often intimidated by laws. But in the Old Testament, the nation of Israel’s relation to God was based upon the law. It governed their religious practices, their government and the way they lived their daily lives. People Of The Law: The Religion of Israel The faith of… Read More

Context is important. Find out how the social, religious and political context of Israel influenced biblical events and literature. Hundreds of years before the people of Israel took over the land known as Canaan, their ancestors came from Mesopotamia, a land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers far to the… Read More