When God Makes a Promise (Week 15)
God promised David an eternal kingdom, but some 400 years later, it looked like the house of David had been cut down to the ground.
Jerusalem, the City of David (Week 14)
When I first went to Israel as a Bible student, I could not think of any field of study more boring than that of archaeology—what I called “the study of dust and stones.”
Transforming Lives One Page at a Time
I was blown away when a listener recently wrote to say my Walk Thru the Bible podcast series had changed their life.
When We Get What We Ask For (Week 13)
The Bible contains an intriguing story about how the Israelite people asked for a king—something that was actually God’s will for them in the future.
When Everyone Does As They See Fit (Week 12)
After the Israelites crossed the Jordan River on dry ground, saw the walls of Jericho tumble down...
What Is the IHRA Definition of Anti-Semitism?
The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), an intergovernmental organization...
Each Generation’s Choice (Week 11)
The world is changing rapidly around us, and our children and grandchildren are growing up in an America that is very...
Are You Ready? (Week 10)
After wandering in the wilderness for some 40 years, the Israelites were undoubtedly ready to move on and enter the promised land. Their time had...
What We Learn From the Law (Week 9)
Law is such a boring word! It sounds so strict and legalistic. But the apostle Paul said the law was our instructor or tutor. God was conveying...
The God of Celebration and Rest (Week 8)
One of my favorite memories of living in Jerusalem was how the city would completely shut down on Shabbat...
God’s Love for His People (Week 7)
It is happening more and more these days, and it just breaks my heart. A pastor of another large church has announced that the Bible is not the Word of God.
How Do Israeli Elections Work?
On December 22, 2020, Israel’s coalition government with two prime ministers dissolved after the Knesset failed to pass a state budget.