Post How is the fig similar to the Bible? In Micah chapter 4, the prophet Micah describes what life will be like at the time of the ultimate redemption. Like Isaiah (2:2-4), he describes how the Temple Mount will… Read More
Post Figs: The Biblical King of Trees What do figs have to do with the Bible? More than you may realize. That’s because the land of Israel was blessed but even more so through the seven traditional… Read More
Post Biblical Boundaries of the Land of Israel This map features the biblical boundaries of the Land of Israel as described in Genesis 15:18 and Genesis 17:8…. Read More
Post The Admiration of the Nations When we live according to God’s word, the ultimate result is that others see us and come to admire the Godly life. Engendering admiration and respect is a key tool… Read More
Bible Basic Beersheba Beersheba is often mentioned in the Bible as the southern boundary of Jewish settlement in ancient Israel. It was a vital city in biblical times, and all three patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, spent time there (Genesis 21:33-34, 22:19, 26:23-33, 28:10). In contemporary Israel, Beersheba is known as “the capital of the Negev Desert.” Read More
Post Joseph: Dreamer and Leader Throughout ancient scripture, few stories are as rich in triumph, tribulation, and moral teachings as that of Joseph, the dreamer. The saga of Joseph, found in the Book of Genesis,… Read More
Post Tzaraat: Leprosy or the Messiah’s Affliction? The Torah portion of Tazria (Leviticus 12–13) deals with tzaraat, a disease usually mistranslated as leprosy. Tzaraat is a malady that afflicts the body, clothing, and the walls of houses…. Read More
Post Beersheba: The City Where all Three Patriarchs Lived Beersheba was the Biblical capital of the southern Negev region. Its name is a bit ambiguous, being made up of the two Hebrew words: Be’er (באר) meaning ‘well’, and the… Read More
