Deborah

Men and women are equal in Christ. God can use men as judges, but He can also use women. However, equality does not mean sameness; men and women have different roles in God’s plan. God’s arrangement is for men to take the lead, and for women to be good helpers. When the men of Israel […]

Ehud

According to the Old Testament, after the first judge, Othniel, the Israelites once again did what was evil in the Lord’s sight. The Lord allowed King Eglon of Moab to become strong and oppress the Israelites. After eighteen years of serving King Eglon, the Israelites cried out to the Lord, and He raised up a […]

Introduction to the Author and Background of the Book of Acts

The original text of the book of Acts of the Apostles is in Greek. Acts chronicles the events following the resurrection, appearances, and ascension of Jesus Christ, detailing the ministries and martyrdoms of his apostles, including Paul. The author is the physician Luke, the only non-Jewish writer of the New Testament. This book is the […]

Othniel

Othniel was an Israelite judge, the son of Kenaz and the nephew (or brother) of Caleb. In the process of helping Caleb capture the city of Debir (Kiriath Sepher), Othniel won the city and married Achsah. When Caleb gave Othniel the land and Achsah, she asked her father for springs of water. Caleb then gave […]

Introduction to the Book of Judges

The Hebrew name for the Book of Judges means “to judge” or “to govern.” The book records about three hundred years of history following the death of Joshua, a time when “there was no king in Israel, and everyone did what was right in their own eyes.” As a result, the people constantly forsook God […]

The Witness of Stones

When we read the Old Testament, we find that God often used stone monuments as witnesses. “Abram traveled through the land to the site of the oak of Moreh at Shechem. At that time the Canaanites were in the land. The Lord appeared to Abram and said, ‘I will give this land to your offspring.’ […]

Revisiting the Book of Joshua

“The Bible is a history book, but it’s also a book of historical art. Our generation has an abundance of historical writing, but a poor sense of historical touch and concept. There is an urgent need for this book.” – Hesse In the Bible, the Book of Joshua serves as an indispensable bridge, connecting the […]

The Death of Joshua

“After these things, Joshua son of Nun, the servant of the Lord, died at the age of a hundred and ten… The Israelites served the Lord throughout the lifetime of Joshua and of the elders who outlived him and who had experienced all the great things the Lord had done for Israel.” (Joshua 24:29, 31) […]

Differences Among Modern Jews

Over more than two millennia of diaspora, Jews living around the world integrated with local populations, leading to significant differences in appearance, language, customs, and culture. The three main branches of modern Jewry are: Ashkenazi Jews (descendants of Jews who migrated to the Rhineland region of Germany between 800–1000 AD, speaking Yiddish, and making up […]

The Timeline of Jesus’ Life and Ministry

The Birth and Childhood of Jesus 1、Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth, who is pregnant with John the Baptist. Elizabeth blesses Mary, calling her blessed (Luke 1:39-56). 2、While Herod was king of Judea, Joseph and Mary traveled from Nazareth to Bethlehem to be registered. Jesus was born in Bethlehem (Matthew 2:1, Luke 2:4-7). 3、On the eighth […]