Jonathan in the Bible: Courage, Friendship, and Faith
Jonathan was a courageous soldier before David became his friend. He had already fought the Philistines and trusted God when Israel's army was badly…
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Stephen in the Bible: Service, Courage, and Forgiveness
Stephen first appears in Acts because some widows were being overlooked. Before we hear his defense before the council or his prayer beneath the…
What Does the Bible Teach About Prayer?
The apostle Paul describes a painful affliction as a thorn in his flesh in 2 Corinthians 12. He does not tell us exactly what…
The Septuagint (LXX): What It Is and How Christians Should Use It
I would not call the Septuagint "the Bible of the apostles" without explaining what I meant by that description. The apostles' use of Greek…
Passover in the Bible: How It Points to Jesus Christ
The first Passover meal was eaten by people who were still slaves in Egypt. God had warned that He would strike Egypt's firstborn, and…
Halloween and Christianity: What Does the Bible Say?
People can mean very different things when they talk about Halloween. One neighbor pictures children asking for candy; another thinks of graphic horror, witchcraft,…
Moses and the Rock: Why Was He Disciplined?
In Exodus 17, Moses struck a rock because God told him to. In Numbers 20, he struck a rock after God told him to…
Psalm 27: Trusting God When Fear Returns
David begins Psalm 27 with a bold confession of trust, then cries urgently for mercy and ends by calling himself to wait on the…
Who Is the Angel of the LORD? Was He Jesus Christ?
Moses was tending a flock when he saw a bush on fire. The flames were still burning, but the bush itself was intact. Moses…
The Two Lampstands and Olive Trees: What Revelation 11 Means
Revelation 11 describes two men who will speak God's message to a world that is rebelling against Him, but it also calls them olive…
John 6:44: What Does It Mean That the Father Draws?
What does Jesus mean when He says that no one can come to Him unless the Father draws him? Some understand this as irresistible…
Killing and Murder: What Is the Biblical Difference?
Does “You shall not murder” mean that every killing is murder? Scripture distinguishes a treacherous attack from an accident, holds people responsible for dangerous…