THE AMOUNT of precious metal used in the construction of the Temple is astonishing. The gold and silver donated by King David and the leading men of Israel would be valued today at roughly $20 billion!Continue Reading
DAVID PREPARED the way for his son, Solomon, to take the throne and build the Temple. As we’ll see in the months ahead, our best laid plans don’t guarantee a smooth, trouble-free life.Continue Reading
Imagine an orchestra of 4,000 musicians playing hymns of thanksgiving and praise!Continue Reading
NEHEMIAH DISCOVERED what God already knew — His people were a stubborn lot.
THE SECOND group to return from Babylon to Jerusalem was led by Ezra the priest in 458 B.C. It was a four-month journey, which the Jews undertook without an armed guard — something that was unheard of in that day.Continue Reading
The prophesied return of the exiles from Babylon is the focus of our study today.Continue Reading
BACK TO the throne room of God this week as we discuss another visit by Ezekiel to the throne room of God.Continue Reading
WE RETURN to history in our Old Testament study this week. Our readings describe the process and design of the Temple built by Solomon.Continue Reading
Timely OT study given preparations in Israel for Third TempleContinue Reading