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On the heels of glorious triumph, Israel plunged into idolatry on the flimsiest of excuses. God’s nation flunked the loyalty test, with disastrous consequences. From our vantage point, it seems incomprehensible that Israel fell into idolatry. As we study this sad story, we do so in light of

Peace treaties and home mortgages are ratified by signatures of the parties involved. Marriages are ratified by vows spoken before witnesses. The point is the same: promises are made and solemnly sealed. Then the work of promise-keeping begins. A marriage, as it were, was begun between God and

In this study Moses conveys God’s plan for a newly born nation whose fundamental credo was “You are to be my holy people” (22:31). Holiness is never outdated.

Temptation, by its very nature, feels wrong. God’s moral law is written in the heart of every human being, and when a sinful temptation is introduced, our consciences immediately sense danger. However, the temptation itself is not the sin. Jesus was tempted, but He never sinned. Sin occurs when

Depression is a widespread condition, affecting millions of people, Christians and non-Christians alike. Those suffering from depression can experience intense feelings of sadness, anger, hopelessness, fatigue, and a variety of other symptoms. They may begin to feel useless and even suicidal,