One night Nebuchadnezzar, the ancient Babylonian king and conqueror of Judah, had a troubling dream. Upset and worried, he summoned his top wise men. “But there...
King David invoked the word yare when describing the overwhelming victory that God had given Israel. “You, God, are awesome in your sanctuary; the God of...
In time, God became known to the Hebrew people as Yahweh, a name found more than 6,800 times in the Old Testament and translated into English...
God is the great exception. He is the one CEO, if you will, who reigns forever and ever. His kingdom is the one entity that will...
David was no stranger to betrayal. Saul, the king he served with loyalty and distinction, hunted David for years—seeking to kill him! Later in life, David’s...
Momentous moments can be wonderful and terrible at the same time. They can fill us with delight or fear. But as wonderful as these created things...
We love being above others, which makes things interesting when we see God described as “God Most High” (El Elyon) in Genesis 14. This distinct name...
God has complete knowledge of all subjects, all disciplines, and all fields. “Do not keep talking so proudly or let your mouth speak such arrogance, for...
The fifth book of the Bible, the last book of the Pentateuch, is Deuteronomy. It’s an elegant piece of writing—equal parts history, warning, challenge, and theology...
Moses was the first person—as far as we know—to call God “the living God” (Deuteronomy 5:26). This designation placed the Israelites’ God in sharp contrast with...