Introduction to the Northern Kingdom

Introduction to the Northern Kingdom

After the death of King Solomon, two of his sons, Rehoboam and Jeroboam, fought for the throne. When Rehoboam harshly raised taxes on the people, the 10 northern tribes rebelled and installed Jeroboam as their king, creating the northern kingdom of Israel. The two southern tribes, Benjamin and Judah, remained with Rehoboam and became the kingdom of Judah.

Introduction to the Southern Kingdom

Introduction to the Southern Kingdom

After the death of King Solomon, two of his sons, Rehoboam and Jeroboam, fought for the throne. When Rehoboam harshly raised taxes on the people, the 10 northern tribes rebelled and installed Jeroboam as their king, creating the northern kingdom of Israel. The two southern tribes, Benjamin and Judah, remained with Rehoboam and became the kingdom of J

Who were the Zealots?

Who were the Zealots?

Who were the Zealots? A short guide to the Jewish revolutionary movement of Jesus’ day, Simon the Zealot, and why it matters in the Gospels.

What is Faith?

What is Faith?

Some see faith as a settled issue. Others see faith as a journey. Which approach we take influences how we interpret the Bible.

Who was Paul?

Who was Paul?

He held the coats at Stephen’s stoning. Decades later he still called himself a blasphemer and a violent aggressor and said that was exactly why God chose him. Here’s who Paul was, and how we know.