The Role of Prayer in Israel’s Deliverance During Jehoahaz’s Reign The reign of King Jehoahaz of Israel (2 Kings 13:1–25) was marked by severe national distress. The kingdom faced constant pressure from powerful enemies, including Aram (Syria), and internal instability. Despite Israel’s repeated failures to follow God’s commandments fully, prayer…
How Did Judges Portray the Fragile Nature of Peace After Deliverance? The book of Judges presents a recurring pattern in Israel’s history: cycles of oppression, deliverance, temporary peace, and renewed turmoil. While periods of deliverance brought hope and relief, Judges repeatedly emphasizes that this peace was fragile and often short-lived….
How Does Deuteronomy Portray Covenant Obedience as an Expression of Gratitude for God’s Saving Acts in Israel’s History? The book of Deuteronomy presents covenant obedience not as a cold legal requirement, but as a heartfelt response to God’s saving acts in Israel’s history. Standing on the edge of the Promised…