Home sweet home. In the book of Joshua, the Israelites finally reach their home, the Promised Land of Canaan. Led by Joshua, the tribes conquer and settle their new land. What makes Joshua unique? At the close of the book of Deuteronomy, Moses and the people of Israel were… Read More
The Books of Wisdom and Poetry, Job through Song of Songs, make up the section of the Christian Bible that follows the Pentateuch and the Historical Books. The Books of Wisdom and Poetry, Job through Song of Songs, make up the section of the Christian Bible that follows the… Read More
The book of Psalms is a collection of 150 prayers and songs used by the ancient people of Israel in their worship of the LORD. They express a range of human emotions, and the writers of these psalms often let God know when they were angry. The book of… Read More
The traditional biblical books of wisdom are Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Job. But the idea of wisdom pervades both the Old and New Testaments. According to Proverbs, “All wisdom comes from the Lord, and so do common sense and understanding. God gives helpful advice to everyone who obeys him” (Prov… 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
The Bible frequently mentions spices and perfumes. Find out what each spice was used for and where it was referenced in the Bible. In the ancient Near East, most spices were considered to be a valuable luxury (1 Kgs 10.10,25; Ezek 27.17-22), especially those that had to be… 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
