Lost Donkeys
Saul was only following his father’s commands when he set out. The donkeys were lost and needed to be found. Though his mission was unsuccessful, it led him to the…
Desiring A King
The Israelites looked to the nations around and desired a king. Samuel was offended. He had judged the nation for many years, and as he aged, he appointed his oldest…
Ebenezer
Ebenezer is a strange word that we encounter in the hymn Come thou fount of every Blessing. Here is the story behind it. The Ark of the Covenant now rested…
Alive
Jesus, after His resurrection, appeared in His earthly body to His disciples, alive. The gospels of John and Luke tell the stories. Mary Magdalene thought He was the gardener until…
A Willing Sacrifice
The Old Testament scriptures point to the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ, a willing sacrifice. Among them is the beautifully written passage of the suffering servant found in Isaiah 53…
The King Arrives
“Rejoice greatly! Shout O daughter of Jerusalem!” The words of the prophet Zechariah ring through the ages. To a nation suffering the ups and downs of a tormented history, waiting…