In 2 Kings 5, we encounter the captivating story of Naaman, a commander in the Syrian army who is afflicted with leprosy. Naaman's wife's servant, a young Israelite girl, informs her mistress that there is a prophet in Samaria who could cure Naaman's leprosy. Upon hearing this, Naaman travels to Israel and seeks the help of the prophet Elisha.
When Naaman arrives at Elisha's house, Elisha does not personally meet him but sends a messenger with instructions for Naaman to go and wash in the Jordan River seven times. Naaman becomes infuriated by this seemingly simple solution and initially refuses to comply, expecting a grander and more ceremonious healing. However, his servants convince him to obey Elisha's instructions, and as he follows them, his leprosy is miraculously cured, and his skin becomes clean and healthy.
The book of Nehemiah tells the story of Nehemiah, a Jewish cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes I, who was granted permission to return...
Today we continue our series: “Ten Lessons for Today from the Christmas Story” with Episode 3. We examine the unlikely characters in the genealogy...
Since Old Testament times, there have been false prophets or false teachers who spread false messages while claiming to speak the Word of God....
