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Originally posted on Chasing the Wind:
I. Introduction We’re continuing our study of the life of David in 2 Samuel, and today we’re in 2 Samuel 20. This lesson was challenging to me at first. I reached out to Chris and a pastor here at Second for help, but what God would say to us…

The Cedars of Lebanon

Ferrell's Travel Blog The Bible records that King David provided materials for a proposed temple in Jerusalem before his death. …and cedar timbers without number, for the Sidonians and Tyrians brought great quantities of cedar to David. (1 Chronicles 22:4 ESV; see verses 1-5) The cedars were floated from Lebanon to Joppa for Solomon’s Temple…Read more »

The Shema Seal from Megiddo

Ferrell's Travel Blog Perhaps you have seen a drawing or a photo of a replica of the Shema Seal. Professors Israel Finkelstine and David Ussishkin, directors of the most recent major excavation at Megiddo, tell us about the discovery. The first excavation of the site was undertaken between 1903 and 1905 on behalf of the…Read more »