A New Leader and Two Brave Women - JW.ORG
WEBThe people begged Jehovah for help. So Jehovah gave them a new leader, Barak. He would help the people return to Jehovah. Deborah, a prophetess, sent for Barak. She had a message for him from Jehovah: ‘Take 10,000 men, and go meet Jabin’s army at the stream of Kishon. There you will defeat Sisera, the chief of Jabin’s army.’.
Gideon’s 300 Defeat the Midianite Army | Children’s Bible Lessons
WEBDuring that night, Jehovah told Gideon: ‘Now is the time to attack the Midianites!’. Gideon gave his men horns and large jars with torches hidden inside. He told them: ‘Watch me, and do exactly what I do.’. Gideon blew his horn, smashed his jar, waved his torch, and shouted: ‘The sword of Jehovah and of Gideon!’. All of his 300 men ...
David and Jonathan—“Bound Together in Close Friendship”
WEB(1 Samuel 20:41) However, such words and expressions of affection between two men were quite common in Bible times and in the culture of the ancient Middle East, without suggesting anything sexual at all. —1 Samuel 10:1; 2 Samuel 19:39. Both men were married to women and fathered children. David had several wives and many children.
The Warrior and the Little Girl - JW.ORG
WEBThe Warrior and the Little Girl. In the land of Syria, there was a little Israelite girl who was far away from her home. She had been taken from her family by the Syrian army, and now she was a servant to the wife of an army chief called Naaman. The little girl worshipped Jehovah, even though the people around her did not.
Who or What Are Angels? | Bible Questions - JW.ORG
WEBThe Bible’s answer. Angels are beings who have greater power and ability than humans. (2 Peter 2: 11) They exist in heaven, or the spirit realm, which is a level of existence higher than the physical universe. (1 Kings 8: 27; John 6: 38) Thus, they are also referred to as spirits. — 1 Kings 22:21; Psalm 18:10.
Lessons You Can Learn From the Bible - JW.ORG
WEBThe Revelation to John shows how God’s Kingdom will change life on earth. Children’s Bible lessons can educate adults too! Journey through time —the creation Bible story, the birth of Jesus Christ, and on to Kingdom come. Bible references included.
Judges 5 | Online Bible | New World Translation
WEBJudges 5:1-31. Judges. 5 On that day Debʹo·rah + along with Baʹrak + the son of A·binʹo·am sang this song: + 2 “Because of the unbound hair * in Israel, Because of the people’s volunteering, + Praise Jehovah! 3 Listen, you kings! Give ear, you rulers! To Jehovah I will sing. I will sing praises * to Jehovah, + Israel’s God. + 4 ...
Women in the Bible —What Can We Learn From Them? - JW.ORG
WEBMary (mother of Jesus) Jesus’ baptism (29 C.E.) Martha. Mary (sister of Martha and Lazarus) Mary Magdalene. Jesus’ death (33 C.E.) Queen Esther, Prophetess Deborah, Abigail. Contrast such good women in the Bible with the cautionary tales of Eve, Lot’s wife, Queen Jezebel. See 21 examples and a timeline.
Introduction to Section 6 | Children’s Bible Lessons - JW.ORG
WEBIntroduction to Section 6. When the Israelites finally reached the Promised Land, the tabernacle became the center of true worship there. Priests taught the Law, and judges guided the nation. This section illustrates the profound impact that a person’s decisions and actions can have on others. Each Israelite had a personal responsibility ...
Queen Esther Saves Her People | Children’s Bible Lessons - JW.ORG
WEBEsther was a Jewish girl who lived in the Persian city of Shushan. Many years before, her family had been taken from Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar. She was raised by her cousin Mordecai, a servant of King Ahasuerus of Persia. King Ahasuerus wanted a new queen. His servants brought him the most beautiful women in the land, including Esther.