Moses: The Old Testament’s Greatest Prophet

According to the Bible, Moses was the prophet who led Israel out of slavery in Egypt and brought them to the edge of the promised land. The Old Testament mentions him 767 times, making him one of the most prominent people in the Old Testament. (Only David is mentioned...

The Torah: a Quick Overview of the Pentateuch

The first five books of the Bible (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy) form one unified group, which goes by several names. You’ve likely heard them called: The Torah, which comes from the Hebrew word for “law” The Pentateuch, which...
Who Is the Angel of the Lord?

Who Is the Angel of the Lord?

The angel of the Lord is an enigmatic figure who appears in numerous passages throughout the Old Testament. This angel is often believed to be the second member of the Trinity—Jesus Christ himself. In the Old Testament, the Bible often blurs the line between the angel...

The Magi, Baby Jesus, and … Baby Moses?

We’re familiar with the story of how the wise men visited the young Christ child—but there’s an element of this story that modern Christian readers often miss. Matthew uses the story of Jesus’ discovery by the Magi to draw some connections to another...
Exodus: God saves His people from Egypt

Exodus: God saves His people from Egypt

The book of Exodus is the story of God rescuing the children of Israel from Egypt and forging a special relationship with them. Exodus is the second book of the Pentateuch (the five books of Moses), and it’s where we find the stories of the Ten Plagues, the first...