King Solomon’s reign was marked by a splendor that the world had never seen. The Bible tells us that he surpassed every other king in both riches and wisdom. But it’s important to remember how this all began. When God asked Solomon what he desired, Solomon did not ask for...

There is no quantity of gold, mighty warriors, or beautiful women that can bring peace for the wicked. Solomon became wicked when he disobeyed the Lord and married foreign women. These foreign women, in turn, turned Solomon's heart to the worship of other gods. Thus, being wicked, neither his great...

King Solomon’s compromise of his faith led to troubles and a lack of peace. In his early years Solomon was visited by God being woken in the night. Because God found favor in Solomon, He allowed Solomon to ask a request of Him. Solomon’s desire was to have wisdom to...

This Old Testament ritual may seem strange at first glance, but it paints a powerful picture of what Christ has done for us, and what takes place in baptism.Two birds were involved in the cleansing ceremony for someone healed of a skin disease. One bird was sacrificed over fresh (running)...

Today’s verses describe God’s prescription for a priest helping someone with a serious skin condition in the time of Moses. The person had to be separate from the community until they were healed. In the instructions, there was a component of atonement and a component of cleansing and being restored...