Bible Study
Solomon Builds the Temple
BECAUSE DAVID had been a man of war, the task of building the Temple in Jerusalem fell to his son, Solomon.
Do Not Rejoice When Your Enemy Falls
HUMILITY WHEN an adversary falters is one of the lessons in this week’s study of Proverbs.
He Comes With the Myriads of His Holy Ones
THE BOOK OF 1 ENOCH has become a source of controversy among Christians. Regardless of your view of the book, it’s undeniable that it was known to the apostles and the early church, who generally had a favorable view of it.
Hear the Words of the Wise
WE CONCLUDE a section of the sayings of Solomon and move into a section of Proverbs attributed to wise men in general.
The Assembly of the Rephaim
THE SPIRITS of the giants destroyed by the Flood were venerated by the Amorites who dominated the culture around ancient Israel.
Wine is a Mocker, Strong Drink a Brawler
THE FIRST VERSE of Proverbs 20 expresses a truth we’ve all seen at least once: Drunkenness leads to bad behavior. But there’s more to it.
Pride Goes Before Destruction
WE WOULD save ourselves a lot of trouble if we were slower to anger, slower to speak, and a more worried about pleasing God than others.
Interviews
Iron and Myth 33 – Mount Hermon: Mountain of Gods
WHAT’S THE DEAL with Mount Hermon? Why has it been sacred to pagan religions for more than 4,000 years? And why did Jesus make it a focal point of his ministry?
Megalithic Marvels
WHO BUILT the mysterious megalithic sites that defy what we think we know about our prehistoric ancestors—and why should we care?
God is Not Done With Israel
ISRAEL IS on the front lines of a religious and civilizational struggle that goes back 1,400 years.
Persia Rising
WE ARE LIVING in prophetic times. The fact that Iran—ancient Persia—launched an attack on Israel for the first time in history this year is proof.
Iron and Myth 32: Azazel, Lilith, and other Demons in the Bible
ONE OF THE MYSTERIES of the Bible is why there are no accounts of priests or prophets casting out demons. Why is that?
October 7 Was Just a Foretaste
A CEASEFIRE in Gaza will not bring peace to the Middle East. Those who think otherwise need a lesson in history.