again this fails to reduce the population. They are afraid of a slave rebellion overthrowing them. 1. The Faithful Midwives Pharaoh It is not clear if the midwives are Hebrew or not. It can be translated as the Hebrew midwives… Read More ›
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Multiplication through Oppression – Exodus 1:12
1. Pharaoh oppresses the Hebrews Pharaoh wants to control the Hebrew population by enslaving and working them with hard labour on his building projects, but it has the opposite effect. The population is multiplying and the harder the oppression of… Read More ›
The Fall of Judah – 2 Kings 24-25
The fall of the southern kingdom of Judah The reign of Jehoiakim (24:1-7) Jehoiakim was a wicked king. Judah now served a new master, Nebuchanezaar, as Babylon conquered Assyria and Egypt. They were vassals (servants) to the King of Babylon. Due to… Read More ›
Hezekiah’s Reforms: A Turning Point for Judah
The northern kingdom of Israel has been taken away into captivity. They have been marginally worse than the southern kingdom of Judah. There will has been some good kings 1. King Hezekiah’s reign begins Hezekiah’s father was King Ahaz. Ahaz… Read More ›
The Hebrews Enslaved in Egypt
1. Past Covenants in God’s Revelation God has already made several agreements with mankind: The Mosaic Covenant is a new conditional covenant made between God and the nation of Israel at Mount Sinai (Exodus 19-24). It is different in that… Read More ›
Christianity on Trial – 1 Peter 3:15
There are many areas in which the Christian faith demonstrates that its claims are true. In this study we will look at the historical, prophetical and resurrection evidence that requires a verdict. 1 – Historical proof The historical evidence is… Read More ›