Hannah’s Story
Hannah’s story is found in the first two chapters of 1 Samuel. It is a story of emotional upheaval. Her barrenness, and the provocation she received from her husband’s other…
An Unnamed Prophet
Times were rough for the Israelites. Seven long years under the Midianites drove them into the dens and caves of the mountains. Impoverished, they cried out to the God who…
Deborah, A Mother in Israel
For twenty years, a Canaanite king oppressed the Israelites. It occurred when they followed their pattern of ignoring God, until trouble forced them to cry out to Him for help.…
Balaam and His donkey
Paul, in 2 Timothy 3:16-17, writes that all scripture was inspired by God, and is useful to equip the servants of God. The story of Balaam and his donkey in…
Was Noah a Prophet?
When God looked over the world, and His heart grieved at what He saw, there was one bright spot – Noah. Noah had a relationship with God so when God…
Prophecy
First known as seers, the prophets were the voice of God. Both men and women were given dreams, and saw visions of the future from the Holy Spirit. They had…