Articles written by Rev. Edroy 'curt' Curtis

Rev. Edroy 'Curt' Curtis|Apr 15, 2026

Jesus Christ is quoted in MARK 3:25 as saying: “25 And if a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.” Let’s take a look at how the Old Testament Kingdom of Israel ended up being divided into two kingdoms. Here’s the scenario: King Solomon, the third king of Israel (after King Saul and King David), died, designating his son, Rehoboam, as the next king. The tribe of Judah accepted this arrangement - but the other tribes of Israel, because of King Solomon’s heavy taxation and widespread conscripted labor for his grand projects,...