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People of the Bible

Who Was Omri?

Omri was a powerful but wicked king of Israel who built Samaria and led the nation into idolatry, setting the stage for disaster.

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Omri on the crown of the hill of Samaria at golden hour, surveying the half-built city and its scaffolding below

People of the Bible

Who Was Asher?

Asher, the eighth son of Jacob, received a blessing of rich food and royal delicacies, symbolizing a life of contentment and God's faithful provision.

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Asher at the edge of an olive grove at golden hour, a basket of olives and an oil jar beside him

People of the Bible

Who Was Eli?

Who Was Eli? Have you ever felt like you were given a sacred responsibility, but you struggled to manage your own household? That was Eli, a priest and judge of Israel whose story is both cautionary and redemptive.

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Eli seated by the doorpost of the tabernacle at Shiloh late in the evening, a single lamp burning low beside him

Life

The Easter Story: The Death and Resurrection of Jesus

The Easter story is the center of the Christian faith. Everything in the New Testament — and, according to the apostles, everything in the Old Testament — points toward this: the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth.

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The Easter Story: The Death and Resurrection of Jesus
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Discover the lives, stories, and legacies of the men and women who shaped God's plan.Explore People of the Bible
  • Omri on the crown of the hill of Samaria at golden hour, surveying the half-built city and its scaffolding below

    Who Was Omri?

    Omri was a powerful but wicked king of Israel who built Samaria and led the nation into idolatry, setting the stage for disaster.

  • Asher at the edge of an olive grove at golden hour, a basket of olives and an oil jar beside him

    Who Was Asher?

    Asher, the eighth son of Jacob, received a blessing of rich food and royal delicacies, symbolizing a life of contentment and God's faithful provision.

  • Eli seated by the doorpost of the tabernacle at Shiloh late in the evening, a single lamp burning low beside him

    Who Was Eli?

    Who Was Eli? Have you ever felt like you were given a sacred responsibility, but you struggled to manage your own household? That was Eli, a priest and judge of Israel whose story is both cautionary and redemptive.

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Understand God's plan for the future and the events that shape it.Explore Prophecy & End Times
  • A weathered Jerusalem limestone rampart at dawn with an ancient olive tree in the foreground and the Old City fading into haze

    Israel and Bible Prophecy

    Israel: The Key to Understanding Prophecy No nation on earth holds a more significant place in Bible prophecy than Israel. Understanding God's plan for Israel is essential to rightly interpreting Scripture.

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    The Role of Babylon in Scripture

    Babylon: The Bible's Symbol of Rebellion From the Tower of Babel in Genesis to the fall of Babylon in Revelation, this name echoes throughout Scripture as a symbol of human rebellion against God.

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    Why Bible Prophecy Matters

    Why Should We Study Bible Prophecy? Bible prophecy isn't just about predicting the future—it's about understanding the heart of God. Approximately one-third of Scripture contains prophetic content, making it clear that God wants us to understand His plans.

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Explore the Bible book by book, verse by verse, in context.Explore Scripture
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Find biblical wisdom for everyday life, faith, and spiritual growth.Explore Life
  • The Easter Story: The Death and Resurrection of Jesus

    The Easter Story: The Death and Resurrection of Jesus

    The Easter story is the center of the Christian faith. Everything in the New Testament — and, according to the apostles, everything in the Old Testament — points toward this: the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth.

  • Two empty wooden chairs facing each other in a bare room, lit by low sun through a dusty window

    Forgiving Again: When Old Wounds Resurface

    One of the most discouraging parts of forgiveness is realizing you may need to forgive more than once. You thought you were past it—then a memory, a comment, or a familiar situation brings the pain back. This doesn’t mean you failed.

  • A heavy iron chain lying unfastened across weathered timber, the opened link catching a low warm light

    Forgiveness When It’s Hard: Releasing the Right to Retaliate

    Some offenses are small, and some change the course of your life. When the hurt is deep, forgiveness can feel like letting the other person “get away with it.” But biblical forgiveness is not excusing sin—it’s releasing vengeance into God’s hands.

  • A kneeling man with upturned open hands in an empty stone chapel, lit by one shaft of morning light from a high window

    Forgiveness Starts With God’s Mercy

    Forgiveness isn’t first something we do for others—it’s something we receive from God. When we understand how deeply we’ve been forgiven, we gain the strength and humility to forgive those who’ve hurt us.

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Dive into the history, customs, and world behind the biblical text.Explore Culture
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Get trustworthy answers to tough questions and strengthen your faith.Explore Apologetics
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