Christopher D. Hudson

One night Nebuchadnezzar, the ancient Babylonian king and conqueror of Judah, had a troubling dream. Upset and worried, he summoned his top wise men. “But there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries. He

King David invoked the word yare when describing the overwhelming victory that God had given Israel. “You, God, are awesome in your sanctuary; the God of Israel gives power and strength to his people. Praise

In time, God became known to the Hebrew people as Yahweh, a name found more than 6,800 times in the Old Testament and translated into English as “LORD” or “Jehovah.” “The LORD is my strength

God is the great exception. He is the one CEO, if you will, who reigns forever and ever. His kingdom is the one entity that will never end. “Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba,

David was no stranger to betrayal. Saul, the king he served with loyalty and distinction, hunted David for years—seeking to kill him! Later in life, David’s own son tried to steal his throne. “He is

Momentous moments can be wonderful and terrible at the same time. They can fill us with delight or fear. But as wonderful as these created things are, they pale next to the Creator who made

We love being above others, which makes things interesting when we see God described as “God Most High” (El Elyon) in Genesis 14. This distinct name sets God apart from all would-be “competitors” or “rivals.”

God has complete knowledge of all subjects, all disciplines, and all fields. “Do not keep talking so proudly or let your mouth speak such arrogance, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by

The fifth book of the Bible, the last book of the Pentateuch, is Deuteronomy. It’s an elegant piece of writing—equal parts history, warning, challenge, and theology lesson. “You deserted the Rock, who fathered you; you

Moses was the first person—as far as we know—to call God “the living God” (Deuteronomy 5:26). This designation placed the Israelites’ God in sharp contrast with the deities of their neighbors. “My soul thirsts for