Lions aren’t what you expect to see in Jerusalem. But walk the streets of Israel’s capital, and the king of the jungle is everywhere. From the edge of Jerusalem’s Old City, trace how Judah, a flawed and unlikely leader, became the bearer of God’s blessing, from Jacob’s prophecy to Jesus, the Lion of Judah. And uncover why the symbol of the rising lion still guards the City of the Great King today.

What looks good now can cost you later. From the hills above the Jordan Valley, Rev. Nathan Williams reflects on Abraham giving Lot first choice of the land and how that decision shaped their destinies. Lot chose the lush plains that promised prosperity but led to Sodom and nearly cost him everything. Abraham trusted God and received blessing beyond measure. Will we look past instant gratification and follow God’s best?