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Category: Old Testament

The Old Testament reveals God’s creation, covenant with Israel, and redemptive plan through promises, laws, prophecies, and worship. It foreshadows Christ as the fulfillment of God’s promises, showcasing His faithfulness, justice, and mercy amid humanity’s sin and longing for salvation. Its narratives, poetry, and prophecies point to Christ’s coming kingdom.

  • Christ in 1 Kings 2

    The second chapter of 1 Kings marks a turning point in Israel’s history. King David, the man after God’s own heart, is about to die. The great warrior-king who had united the tribes, subdued enemies, and established Jerusalem as the city of God’s chosen king, now passes his crown to his son Solomon. But this…

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  • 2 Samuel 23 Explained

    Second Samuel 23 stands as one of the most climactic and reflective chapters in the Samuel narrative. The book, which chronicles the rise and reign of David, concludes with a dual focus: David’s final poetic oracle (2 Samuel 23:1–7) and a heroic record of his mighty men (2 Samuel 23:8–39). Together, these sections present a…

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  • 2 Samuel 22 Explained

    2 Samuel 22 is a poetic tribute by David reflecting on God’s deliverance throughout his life. Divided into movements, the psalm emphasizes themes of crisis, righteousness, empowerment, and praise. David’s personal experiences symbolize God’s unwavering support, culminating in a messianic hope that points to Jesus Christ as the ultimate Rock and Savior.

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  • Malachi Explained

    The book of Malachi serves as the final prophetic voice in the Old Testament, highlighting Israel’s covenant unfaithfulness and anticipation of redemption through a coming messenger. It emphasizes themes of divine love, true worship, and the need for covenant purity, ultimately bridging to the New Testament’s fulfillment in Christ.

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  • Paul’s Use of Zechariah 8 in Ephesians 4:25

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    In Ephesians 4:25, Paul invokes Zechariah 8:16, emphasizing truthtelling as essential for the new community in Christ, the “city of truth.” This living reality reflects God’s presence among believers, urging them not just to avoid lying, but to embody truth through their unity in the Spirit, signaling the fulfillment of God’s promises.

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  • Psalm 137 Explained

    Psalm 137 is one of the most haunting and emotionally charged poems in the entire Psalter. Set in the aftermath of Jerusalem’s destruction and the Babylonian exile, it captures the grief, rage, and unbroken faith of a displaced people. Few psalms move with such stark honesty—from tears by foreign rivers to the anguished cry for…

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  • 2 Samuel 11 Explained

    Few chapters in Scripture portray the devastating power of sin more starkly than 2 Samuel 11. The man after God’s own heart—the shepherd who sang psalms, the warrior who slew giants, the king who showed mercy to Saul’s house—becomes the adulterer and murderer who manipulates power for selfish gain. Yet, beneath the tragedy, 2 Samuel…

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