In 2 Kings 20 there is a story of one of Sennacheribs men delivering insulting blasphemous words about the lack of power of the Jewish god when faced with the power of the sword. Here Hezekiah cleverly pays off the Assyrians, and eventially God kills first most of their army, then Senna...
FIERCE FIERCE Women of the Bible and Their Stories of Violence, Mercy, Bravery, Wisdom, Sex, and Salvation • • • • • • • • ALICE CONNOR Fortress Press Minneapolis FIERCE Women of the Bible and Their Stories of Violence, Mercy, Bravery, Wisdom, Sex, and Salvation Copyri...
The Bible is filled with the promises of God. From Genesis to Revelation we read of normal people that received the promises of God. These promises are sealed by the highest authority, God's word. In Hebrews 6:13 it says, "For when God made a promise to
God confronts Cain, who denies any responsibility but is cursed to be a restless wanderer. Despite this, God marks Cain to protect him from harm. The mark of Cain has been interpreted in various ways, from a physical sign to a symbolic representation of God's mercy and protection. Cain ...
of the people. Yet even he could write about God’s goodness in the midst of this harrowing situation: “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22–23). ...
God's Call Marriage Death Jesus Comparison The Prophet Moses Let’s look at ten things about Moses – who he was in the Bible and some details regarding his life. Was Moses Hebrew? Yes. He was born to Jochebed and Amram, both from the tribe of Levi, when the children of Israel lived...
These Old Testament stories remind us that faith isn’t just about believing in God—it’s about trusting Him enough to obey, even when the path ahead is uncertain. Whether facing trials, waiting on God’s promises, or standing firm in difficult situations, these examples inspire us to ...