Nehemiah lived in the kingdom of Persia which had earlier taken over Babylon while Israel was in captivity. This book chronicles events many years after Daniel’s time. It was recorded during the reign of King Artaxerxes. As cupbearer to the king, Nehemiah had all the comforts he needed but on a certain day he became … Read more
This chapter of Genesis introduces the account of the life of Jacob’s son Joseph. His story is significant because it illustrates how God works in individuals from the time He plants His purpose in their hearts up to the fulfillment of that purpose. For now though we will focus on Genesis 37 and see what … Read more
If you need to renew your hope, then these carefully selected verses will be good for you. In the Scriptures dwell the sure promises of God on which we can depend. Most of the verses below are not your typical hope verses; they have a wider reach, are deeper and remind you of the true … Read more
Psalm 23 is probably the most widely known and quoted passage in the Bible. And for good reason, there is something special about it. You cannot number the people who will attest to its ability to take one through the most difficult times of life. It has calmed griefs and poured balm with consolation into … Read more
There’s no doubt that the woman spoken of by King Lemuel’s mother was a woman of excellence. She was God-fearing and of good character. This proverb was meant to enable the king discern the kind of woman he ought to marry or be in relationship with (prior to marriage). The proverb should therefore be more … Read more
From Esther Chapters 1-8. It is always a matter of when and not if we experience uncomfortable new seasons or have to to make difficult choices. Since life keeps changing, we often find ourselves needing to adapt to fresh jobs, geographical locations, relationships and various circumstances. The good news is that we do not have … Read more
The Bible overflows with intriguing accounts of the lives of individuals from eras incredibly distant in history. It is for this reason that surviving antiquities and sites hold such great value. They provide what no book can: a firsthand understanding of times gone by. Below are some of the prominent places mentioned in Scripture and … Read more