The Rainbow in the Bible: What Does It Mean?
When I see a rainbow, Genesis gives me a definite promise to remember: God will never again destroy all flesh and the earth by…
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Gideon in the Bible: Faith, Fear, Victory, and Failure
Gideon obeyed God while he was afraid, and the LORD delivered Israel through him in a way that left no room for boasting. But…
The Peace of God: How Christ Gives Peace in Troubled Times
Jesus promised His disciples peace on the evening before He was arrested. He knew they were about to face fear and grief, yet He…
The Magi and Their Journey: What Matthew Actually Says
When visitors from the East arrived in Jerusalem looking for the Child born King of the Jews, the ruling king, Herod, was troubled by…
The Hebrew Roots Movement: A Biblical Examination
I encourage Christians to study the Hebrew setting of Scripture. Knowing why Israel kept Passover or approached God through a priest helps us understand…
The Woman at the Well: Jesus, Living Water, and True Worship
Jesus was resting beside a well in Samaria when a woman came to draw water, and He asked her for a drink. She was…
Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife: Why He Ran From Temptation
Joseph ran from Potiphar's wife because he refused to commit adultery, and she used the garment he left behind to support a false accusation…
Psalm 8: What It Reveals About God and Humanity
David looks at the heavens in Psalm 8 and asks why God would pay attention to people as small as we are. Yet the…
Giants in the Bible: What Does Scripture Say?
The Bible names giant peoples, records an enormous bedstead, and describes warriors whose stature terrified Israel. I take those details seriously without filling the…
Jacob in the Bible: His Life, Failures, and Transformation
Jacob lied to his father Isaac to receive a blessing intended for his older twin brother, Esau. When Esau decided to kill him, Jacob…
The Mark of Cain: What Was It and Why Did God Give It?
Genesis does not tell us what Cain's mark looked like, but it does tell us why God gave it. After Cain murdered Abel, the…
Jehovah: What Does ‘I AM WHO I AM’ Mean?
God was sending Moses back to Egypt to lead the Israelites out of slavery. Moses asked what name he should give them when he…