What Does “Lord of Hosts” Mean in the Bible?
For centuries, the Jewish people waited for a Messiah, but not the one who arrived in Bethlehem. They expected a conquering king, a warrior who would defeat their enemies and restore Israel’s power. One of the most frequently used titles for God in the Old Testament...
The Story of Tamar in the Bible
Who is Tamar in the Bible and Why is She Important? To answer this question, we first need to clarify which Tamar we are referring to (interesting fact: the name Tamar means Date Palm or Palm Tree). There are a total of three women named Tamar in the Bible. Tamar,...
Jesus, Friend of Sinners
Is God a friend of sinners? When I was an unbeliever, I was familiar with some of the more famous Bible stories, such as Noah and the Flood, Moses leading the Israelites in the Exodus, or Abraham and Sarah receiving God’s promise of a son. I also knew there was a man...
Rahab’s Act of Faith: A Door of Safety
Who is Rahab and why is she important? “Rahab the prostitute and her father’s household . . . Joshua saved alive. . . . And she has lived in Israel to this day.” (Josh. 6:25). What person in the Bible (besides Jesus) are you looking forward to meeting in heaven? Whose...
God Is Our Refuge
What does it mean God is our refuge? As the Israelite army is camped just across the Jordan River, Rahab and her family took refuge in her house, which was tucked inside the city wall. Because the wall around Jericho was the inhabitants’ first line of defense, those...About Shadia
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