by Jeffrey Kranz | Jan 18, 2014 | Bible Books
The city of God is in ruins. The temple is destroyed. The king’s palace is in shambles. The gates are burned down. The walls are torn apart. The Babylonians have ransacked the holy city. “How?” That’s the original name of Lamentations, this... by Jeffrey Kranz | Jan 16, 2014 | Bible Books
The temple of the Lord had stood in Jerusalem for more than 300 years. The nation was known by God’s name: the surrounding nations had heard of the wonders Israel’s God had worked for them in Egypt, in the wilderness, and in their own land. Israel’s... by Jeffrey Kranz | Nov 26, 2013 | Bible Books
The new king Solomon became king, God came to him in a dream with a golden opportunity: “Ask what you wish Me to give you” (1 Ki 3:5). He could have asked for long life, riches, or the deaths of his adversaries, but instead, he asks for wisdom (1 Ki 3:9).... by Jeffrey Kranz | Nov 6, 2013 | Bible facts
We’ve heard plenty of jokes about how boring certain sections of the Bible can be, and First and Second Chronicles tend to be the punch line. If you’ve ever tried to read these books of the Bible, you have a good idea why. They’re long—full of... by Jeffrey Kranz | Oct 28, 2013 | Bible facts
The Bible is full of commands—we all know there are at least 10. Biblical commands, instructions, and exhortations are important: we see what the characters and authors intend for others to do. A long time ago, I attended a Bible-study workshop on 2...
