Five Prayer Requests from King David
Perhaps it is time to pay attention to King David, one of the most effective ‘pray-ers’ in the Bible. These five petitions from the Hebrew monarch will challenge you in your prayer life and remind you of your most significant needs.
A Summary of David’s Life
David, king of Judah and Israel, is one of the most significant people in the entire Bible. His reign shaped the entire nation of Israel, and Jesus himself is known as the ‘Son of David.’
A Summary of Elisha’s Life
Elisha was one of the most famous prophets of the Hebrew Bible. His ministry spanned decades and kingdoms, and few performed more miracles than this wonder-worker: a man who exemplified the power of Yahweh. This is his story.
Timothy Talks: Why Leviticus?
The book of Leviticus in the Old Testament raises many questions. Why does God’s law contain so many rules about nonspiritual things? Why did the Jews have to avoid certain types of food and certain days? Why is God so interested in ritual purity? Is there any takeaway for today?
Timothy Talks: A Mysterious Prophet
A mysterious prophet shows up in 1 Kings 13, delivers a dire prophecy, then heads home. By the end of the story, he is lying dead on the side of the road. What does this bizarre story teach New Testament believers?
Timothy Talks: Does the Bible Condone Slavery?
In a world that loves freedom, the Bible’s apparent endorsement of slavery seems especially troubling. Does the Bible really condone slavery? Does the Mosaic law code create a brutal system of human suffering?
Timothy Talks: How Old is the Earth?
Today, there is a debate about the age of the earth. While scientists and theologians feud, could it be that the Bible provides some clarity about this question?
Timothy Talks: Zechariah’s Basket Woman
One of the strangest Old Testament visions involves a woman who is thrown into the basket and then flown to a distant location. What is this story about and why is it in the Bible?
Timothy Talks: Who Is Lucifer?
The name ‘Lucifer’ comes up in the book of Isaiah, but who is he? While we often associated him with Satan, the Bible is not nearly so clear. What can we learn about this figure, and why is he important?
Timothy Talks: Graphic Violence in Psalm 137
What is up with the graphic violence in Psalm 137? Can Christians pray vindictive prayers? Why is the psalmist asking for terrible things to happen to little children?
