Old Testament Archives

Are Family Curses Real?

Were you raised in a broken home with abusive parents? Don’t worry. You can break that chain by simply living according to God’s truth.

The Ancient Secret of God’s Eternal Plan

Religious communities are notorious for separating insiders from outsiders. But when Jesus came, everything changed.

Why Do Christians Pick and Choose from the Old Testament?

When you understand the difference between the old and new covenants, you’ll clear up this apparent inconsistency.

Can You Calculate the Age of the Earth from Genesis 5?

Genesis 5 lists a genealogy stretching from Adam to Noah. Because the age of each person is given, many have tried to calculate the earth’s by adding up the numbers. But the how the Bible presents genealogies means this may not be correct.

Why Did God Allow Polygamy in the Bible?

Most people today would frown upon a man or woman who has a secret family in another state. So why did God allow polygamy in the Old Testament?

The Meaning of “Hope” in Hebrew

Christian hope is a bold hope that looks back to the risen Jesus in order to look forward.

The Biblical Theme of Law

Pretty much everyone is familiar with the Ten Commandments God gave to Israel (Exodus 20). But there’s a lot more to the Law of Moses – called “Torah.”

7 Major Events in the History of God and People

Learning the major events in the history of God and people will give you a clearer understanding of the Bible and its life-changing message for today.

What Is the Ark of the Covenant?

The Ark of the Covenant isn’t just a prop from Indiana Jones. It has a powerful place in the theology of the OT and the history of God’s people.

Is the God of the Old Testament Evil?

Many stories in the Old Testament can often sound harsh and hard to understand for people today. Is the OT God different than the NT God?

What Does It Mean to Have “Shalom?”

Peace in the Old Testament isn’t just about the absence of conflict, but about something better replacing it.

Who Is “the Messiah” in the Bible?

An explanation of the concept of “Messiah” from Genesis to Revelation.

Read Scripture: Song of Songs

Song of Songs is a well-known but often misunderstood book of the Bible.

What Are the Dead Sea Scrolls?

What are the Dead Sea Scrolls and who wrote them? Archaeologist Guy Steibel takes us inside one of the caves where they were found.

Book of Joshua Overview

The Book of Joshua is all about a call to courageous faith.

7 Reasons Why Every Christian Should Read the Old Testament

Allen Parr shares seven reasons why every Christian should read the Old Testament.

The Blessing of Moses | Last Words #1

The story of Moses teaches us that we can choose to speak words that build up even when life itself is tearing us down.

The Structure of the Old Testament

Find out how the Old Testament is structured and discover how structure can help you interpret it.

What Is the Story of the Bible?

The Bible is a collection of books written over a long period of time that tells one unified story. Learn that story here.

The Biblical Theme of Justice

Wrongness. Unfairness. Injustice. Why do human beings care about these things? The answer lies in being created in the image of God.

Covenants in the Bible

What is a “covenant,” and why does the Bible talk so much about them?

Read Scripture: Proverbs

The book of Proverbs explained with illustrations, brought to us by the Bible Project.

Why Is the Old Testament Reliable?

Jesus himself took the Old Testament to be true – which is one of the most compelling reasons to trust its authenticity.

How to Break the “Generational Curse”

The Bible speaks about the idea of a “generational curse” – that not just individuals, but entire families, suffer when a member of the family falls into sin.

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