If Israel’s army was victorious, this was further proof that their God could beat up the gods of their enemies. If Israel was defeated, this raised uncomfortable questions like ‘Why can’t our God beat up these other gods and defend us?’

God cares for us and protects us, but he’s not in the business of granting wishes, like some kind of holy concierge.

Unless we know what’s between them, we might miss the significance of the lessons themselves. A perfect example is in the story of Samuel.

Why is it that people who do the right thing often seem to face the greatest challenges? Chapter 18 of the Second Book of Kings...

In this week's Crappy Bible Story, we explore the dramatic showdown that unfolds on Mount Carmel in 1 Kings 18.

Sometimes there's nothing worse than needing to use the facilities. In 1 Samuel 24, Saul has been hunting for David in the mountains,...

Not all the pages in the Bible are gold-edged. People who only expect the Bible to be heart-warming stories of good and holy people are...

Cleanliness and hygiene have always been an essential part of human civilization, but did you know that they also had deep cultural and...