Here’s what you should know about history. Every era has a feature that guides its choices. This is especially so for a nation’s leaders. After the 9/11 attacks on American soil, US government policy centered on one thing: How to deal with extreme Islamic enemies. This involved conflicts with Iraq and Afghanistan, and tension with […]
2S-INTRO-3: Mesopotamia – The Ancient Homeland of Every Human Being
I gotta quiz question for you. Besides Israel, which nation did the Hebrews always have a strong attachment to? Let me give you a couple of hints. It’s the land where Abraham came from. It’s also the land where Abraham sent back his servant to find a wife for his son Isaac. It’s also the […]
2S-INTRO-2: Jerusalem – The Future Capital Of The World
I finished off yesterday’s post by talking about how there is a geopolitical war taking place in the United States. There are two sides to this battle. One side harbors an isolationist mentality and desires to erect a wall between them and those who they perceive as outsiders. The other side wants to erase all […]
2S-INTRO-1: The World Around Israel – Setting the Stage for 2nd Samuel
Today we begin our study of 2nd Samuel. This book could rightly be categorized as the era of King David. As I normally do, I’m gonna kick things off with an introduction. However, instead of my usual approach, by necessity, I need to get a bit historical today and tomorrow. Because the Bible focuses so […]
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