Introduction Throughout the vast span of human history innumerable kingdoms have risen and nearly all of them have fallen into the dust until now they only exist as remnants of scattered memories. These kingdoms are much like the human life—they are born, they grow...
read more“And now I write some of the words of Isaiah, that whoso of my people shall see these words may lift up their head and rejoice.” 2 Nephi 11:8 Introduction When we come to know the true nature of God our faith can increase, our joy can expand and our eye can be single...
read more“Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths” Isaiah 2:3 Introduction In the days of Ancient Israel all was not well. ((Some resources consulted for this article...
read more“Fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God…will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work…of the LORD.” (1 Chronicles 28:20) Introduction After subduing the Land of Promise the Israelites gathered around...
read moreA King for Israel Throughout many generations of early Israelite history charismatic leaders upon whom the spirit of the Lord descended delivered the Israelites from the hand of their enemies. These deliverers and saviors were known as judges. Although the Lord did...
read more“Noah built an ark; and…the Lord smiled upon it.” (Moses 7:43) Introduction The great cataclysmic1 flood wherein “Noah…prepared an ark to the saving of his house” is one of the most well known stories in the Judeo-Christian world. It is story that most of us can...
read moreIntroduction Jeremiah lived at the crossroads of troubled times and troubled places. He stood as a witness and a representative of an old covenant dying away with the promise of a new covenant emerging. His message was both timely and timeless. It was directed to...
read more“Set me as a seal upon thine heart.” Song of Solomon 8:6 Introduction This article will be divided into two parts. The first part will deal with the prophet Hosea and establish the historical background for his message. The second part will discuss Hosea’s message...
read more“The Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” Psalm 111:10 Introduction Solomon, the king of peace, ((The name Solomon comes from the Hebrew shlomo which derives from the Hebrew word shalom meaning peace.)) ascended the throne during Israel’s golden age taking the place of...
read more“And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels.” (Malachi 3:17) Introduction God has chosen his people to be his precious treasure. Leading them from bondage and sorrow, delivering them physically and spiritually from the...
read more“My beloved is mine” (Song of Solomon 2:16) The Old Testament: A Worthy Labor Studying the Old Testament is at once both a marvelous joy and a challenge. Herein we find inspiring stories of faith, sacrifice and obedience of those who called down the powers of heaven...
read more“Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.” (Jeremiah 1:5) Introduction Throughout the ages of the world individuals have looked out into the night sky...
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