The Temple
In case you didn't notice, David's plan to build a temple in Jerusalem was kind of a big deal. You might think this is just another house of worship, but to the people of ancient Israel, this place...
Anointing
Oil, especially olive oil, was a delicious and plentiful substance in ancient Israel. You usually wouldn't want to pour it all over your head. But you might do it if you got to be king afterwards....
Lists
Lists are everywhere. Grocery lists. To-do lists. Wish lists. Sometimes it's pretty helpful to write things down. A quick checklist can help you organize your thoughts or give you a plan of action...