2 Kings

Image depicting David and Goliath with David using His sling. Slings are not a child’s toy, as is sometimes portrayed. Slingers were an integral part of ancient armies. David is a classic example of someone who battled with an ancient sling

Ancient Slings 

“And David girded his sword upon his armour, and he assayed to go; for he had not proved it. And David said unto Saul, I cannot go with these; for...
The Journey through 2 Kings finds the story of the captivity of the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah

Journey Through 2 Kings

Journey Through 2 Kings Before we begin our journey through 2 Kings, consider the following question. Have you watched the news lately? It can be discouraging. It is bad news...
The view from Mount Carmel, Mount Carmel Israel

A Man Like Us In Times Like Ours

Elijah | A Man Like Us In Times Like Ours These are days of political turmoil, economic uncertainty, natural disasters, moral confusion, social unrest, and spiritual lethargy. “It’s never been like...
The altar of sacrifice in front of the holy of holies in Arad. Even though it is a smaller imitation, the temple here gives the visitor an idea of how the Temple in Jerusalem appeared.

Photo by John Buckner

Mixed Worship at Arad 

“And when king Arad the Canaanite, which dwelt in the south, heard tell that Israel came by the way of the spies; then he fought against Israel, and took some...