Events
Study the major events that define the Bible's unfolding story of creation, redemption, and restoration. Discover their historical context, theological significance, and lasting lessons for believers today.
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Elisha Purifies the Poisonous Stew
During a severe famine at Gilgal, the prophet Elisha miraculously purifies a poisonous stew prepared for the sons of the prophets. By throwing flour i...
Elisha Raises the Shunammite Womans Son
The account of Elisha raising the Shunammite woman's son in 2 Kings 4 demonstrates God's sovereign power over death, honouring hospitality, persistent...
Elisha Receives Elijahs Mantle
The transfer of Elijah's mantle to Elisha in 2 Kings 2 marks the dramatic succession of prophetic authority in ancient Israel. Accompanied by the fier...
Elisha Reveals the Aramean Kings Plans
The event recorded in 2 Kings 6:8–23 demonstrates God's divine sovereignty over international conflict as the prophet Elisha miraculously discerns the...
Elisha Sends a Prophet to Anoint Jehu
In 2 Kings 9, Elisha sends a young prophet to Ramoth Gilead to secretly anoint Jehu as king over Israel. This swift, divine action fulfilled Elijah's...
Elisha Warns the Shunammite Woman of a Famine
In 2 Kings 8:1–6, the prophet Elisha warns the Shunammite woman of an impending seven-year famine. After sojourning in Philistia, her timely appeal to...
Elishas Servant Sees the Heavenly Army
The miraculous opening of Elisha's servant's eyes at Dothan reveals God's invisible heavenly armies surrounding His people. Recorded in 2 Kings 6, thi...
Elon Judges Israel
The event of Elon judging Israel records a decade-long period of stability for the northern tribes under the leadership of a judge from Zebulun. Recor...
Enemies Offer to Help Rebuild the Temple
When the returned Jewish exiles began rebuilding the Temple in Jerusalem, neighbouring adversaries offered to join the project. Recognising spiritual...
Esau Sells His Birthright
The account of Esau selling his birthright to Jacob for a meal of red stew in Genesis 25:29–34 is a pivotal biblical narrative. It illustrates how imm...
Esther Accuses Haman of Plotting to Destroy Her People
Esther accuses Haman of plotting to destroy her people during a banquet with King Ahasuerus in Esther 7. This courageous act exposes Haman's evil sche...
Esther Appears before the King Uninvited
Esther's uninvited appearance before King Ahasuerus in Esther 5:1–8 represents a pivotal moment of courageous faith. Risking her life under Persian la...
Esther Calls the Jews of Susa to Fast for Her
In Esther 4, following Haman's decree authorizing the destruction of the Jewish people, Queen Esther asked all Jews in Susa to fast for three days on...
Esther Confirms the Observance of Purim
Esther's confirmation of Purim records how Queen Esther and Mordecai issued royal decrees establishing the annual feast of Purim. Found in Esther 9, t...
Esther Finds Favor with Hegai
Esther finds favor with Hegai records the moment when Hadassah, a young Jewish orphan in Persian exile, was brought into the royal harem at Susa. Thro...
Esther Invites the King and Haman to a Banquet
In the Book of Esther, Queen Esther risks her life to invite King Ahasuerus and the villainous Haman to two private banquets. Through these meals, she...
Esther Invites the King and Haman to a Second Banquet
Queen Esther invites King Ahasuerus and Haman to a second banquet, exercising strategic restraint and trusting divine timing before revealing Haman's...
Esther Is Chosen as Queen
The account of Esther being chosen as Queen of Persia in Esther 2 details how an orphaned Jewish maiden was elevated to royalty in Susa under King Aha...
Esther Is Taken into the Kings Palace
The event where Esther was taken into King Ahasuerus's palace in Susa marks a pivotal moment in biblical history, demonstrating God's unseen providenc...
Esther Pleads for the Decree against the Jews to Be Reversed
Esther pleads before King Ahasuerus to revoke Haman's genocidal decree against the Jewish people. Her courageous petition leads to an imperial edict g...
Esther Receives Hamans Estate
In Esther 8:1–2, King Ahasuerus bestows the confiscated estate of Haman, the enemy of the Jews, upon Queen Esther. Esther then appoints Mordecai over...
Esther Resolves to Approach the King Uninvited
Esther's resolution to approach King Ahasuerus without an invitation represents a pivotal moment in biblical history. Confronted with Haman's genocida...
Esther Reveals Her Jewish Identity to the King
During a private banquet recorded in Esther 7, Queen Esther revealed her Jewish heritage to King Ahasuerus and exposed Haman's genocidal plot against...
Ezekiel Builds a Model of the Siege of Jerusalem
God commanded the prophet Ezekiel to build a model of Jerusalem's siege using a clay brick and an iron pan. Recorded in Ezekiel 4, this dramatic sign...