The Unknown God: Paul’s Sermon in Athens Explained
Paul saw a city full of idols when he arrived in Athens. Its religion and philosophical reputation had not brought its people to know…
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Jehovah: What Does ‘I AM WHO I AM’ Mean?
When God told Moses, “I AM WHO I AM,” He was sending a hesitant man back to Egypt to confront Pharaoh. That declaration came…
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…
Ananias and Sapphira: What Happened in Acts 5?
Ananias and his wife, Sapphira, sold a piece of property and agreed to keep part of the money while presenting their gift to the…
The Tree of Life in the Bible: From Eden to New Jerusalem
Genesis ends its account of Eden with the way to the Tree of Life guarded against fallen humanity. Revelation ends with redeemed people enjoying…
Tetelestai: What Jesus Meant by ‘It Is Finished’
What did Jesus mean when He said, “It is finished”? John records one Greek word behind that English sentence, but its meaning comes into…
Psalm 23: The Lord Is My Shepherd Explained
Psalm 23 is often read when someone is grieving or facing death, and it belongs there. David's words also speak to the needs, decisions,…
The Holy Spirit and the Wind: What Jesus Meant
Why did Jesus use the wind to explain new birth? We can hear the wind without seeing where it began or where it will…
Head Coverings: What Does 1 Corinthians 11 Mean?
Does 1 Corinthians 11 require every Christian woman today to wear a head covering? Paul connects visible conduct in worship with headship, creation, honor,…
The Pentateuch: Why These Five Books Matter
The laws in the first five books of the Bible can be difficult to follow when we lose sight of the people who received…
The Altar of Incense: What It Meant in the Tabernacle
The altar of incense stood inside the tabernacle, immediately before the veil separating the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place. Priests burned incense…
Joseph of Arimathea: The Disciple Who Buried Jesus
Joseph of Arimathea enters the Gospel accounts on the day Jesus died. We know little about his earlier life, yet all four Gospels name…