The Mercy Seat: What It Was and How It Points to Christ
The mercy seat is one of those Old Testament details that can be hard to picture. What exactly was it, why was blood sprinkled…
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The Book of Ecclesiastes: What Does Vanity Mean?
Why does Ecclesiastes keep calling life “vanity”? Is Solomon saying nothing has meaning, or is he exposing what happens when we ask created things…
Life Is in the Blood: What Does the Bible Mean?
Why does the Bible speak about blood with such seriousness? The answer begins with life itself, because God says that life is in the…
Goliath in the Bible: Why David’s Victory Matters
Goliath is one of the best-known people in the Bible, but I think we miss 1 Samuel 17 if we turn it into a…
The Wisdom of Solomon: A Gift and a Warning
Solomon's wisdom is famous, but what did God actually give him? His life raises another hard question too: how could the wisest king turn…
What Was the Star of Bethlehem? What Matthew Tells Us
What exactly did the Magi see when they followed the Star of Bethlehem? Matthew tells us what the star did without explaining what it…
Death in the Pot: What Happened in 2 Kings?
“There is death in the pot” is one of the most startling cries in Elisha's ministry. How did a meal meant to feed God's…
The Names of Jehovah: What They Mean in the Bible
God’s names are often gathered into charts, but a chart can make very different biblical expressions look identical. Some passages give His covenant name,…
What Does It Mean to Be a Slave of Christ?
What does Paul mean when he calls himself a slave of Jesus Christ? I know the word can sound harsh, especially when we remember…
The Priestly Breastplate: What It Meant
What was the priestly breastplate, and why did Aaron carry Israel’s names over his heart? It can be tempting to begin with theories about…
Should Christians Celebrate Valentine’s Day? A Biblical Guide
Every February, I hear two confident claims about Valentine’s Day. Some people call it harmless fun, while others say it is pagan worship wearing…
Spiritual Gifts: What Does the Bible Teach?
What should we expect when the Bible speaks about spiritual gifts? Some people chase dramatic experiences, while others react to real abuse by treating…