I wanna share the name of a leading Christian scholar whom you’ve probably never heard of. His name is Otto Thenius. He was a German Lutheran theologian active in the mid-1800’s. Back then, Germany was a big deal when it came to Biblical studies and theological development. So here’s what Thenius had to say about […]

Today we begin 1st Samuel Chapter 26. For the Complete Jewish Bible, click HERE. For the King James version, click HERE. It’s Groundhog Day for David as Saul hunts him down once again. Saul seemed to have forgotten his remorseful words to David when he realized David had spared his life in the cave. During […]

“Meanwhile, Sha’ul had given Mikhal his daughter, David’s wife, to Palti the son of Layish, who came from Gallim.”-1 Samuel 25:44 Once David found out Avigayil’s husband had died, he didn’t waste one second in making her his wife. He recognized a treasure when he saw one Without hesitation, David sent messengers to Avigayil requesting […]

The story of Naval and David shows it’s best not to seek revenge on our own. The Lord was David’s avenger and He acted to punish Naval for the disrespect and lack of hospitality he showed God’s anointed. If Avigayil had not intervened, and David ended up slaying Naval and his family, David would have […]

“Meanwhile, Sha’ul had given Mikhal his daughter, David’s wife, to Palti the son of Layish, who came from Gallim.”-1 Samuel 25:44 Here’s one thing you should know about marriage in ancient times… More often than not, it had nothing to do with love and a lot more to do with politics. Ya feel me? We’re […]