Whew! We made it! After a year-long study on the tribes of Israel, we conclude with the Tribe of Ephraim. (You can read about the previous tribes, as well: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Issachar, Joseph, Manasseh) The tribe of Ephraim in the Bible is named after Joseph’s son. Ephraim’s name…
The story of Esther in the Bible has always been one of my favorites. A beautiful, yet humble girl, raised by a cousin, and who saved a generation through her bravery. I love this story in the Bible because it so beautifully illustrates how God can use anyone for His plans and how we, especially…
The tribe of Benjamin was led by Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob, by his wife, Rachel. Rachel died while giving birth to him. He has a rich history and his descendants include many famous and important biblical figures. Compared with many of the other tribes of Israel and their descendants, the tribe of Benjamin…
We don’t know a lot about Anna, the prophetess mentioned in the Bible. But what we do know is that she was a woman of great faith and deep love for God. This blog post will explore ten lessons Christian women can learn from Anna gleaned from her example in scripture. These lessons will help…
Who Was Manasseh in the Bible? Manasseh was the older son of Joseph and Asenath, daughter of Potiphera (priest of the sun god Re of Heliopolis). Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh. “For,” he said, “God has made me forget all my hardship and all my father’s house.” – Genesis 41:51 (ESV) Years…