Why Did Abraham Say Sarah Was His Sister?
Abraham said Sarah was his sister because he feared that men would kill him to take his wife. He later explained that she really…
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The Canaanites: Why Did God Judge Them?
The conquest of Canaan can be hard to read. God commanded a judgment that reached whole communities, and I do not want to make…
The Mosaic Covenant: Why God Gave Israel the Law
Why did God give Israel the Law if no one can be saved by keeping it? The order in Exodus helps me answer that…
The Parable of the Mustard Seed: What Does It Mean?
Jesus used a mustard seed both to describe the kingdom and to teach His disciples about faith. Those sayings are related, but they do…
Deacons in the New Testament: Their Role and Qualifications
A church may need someone who can organize a distribution, manage resources, or respond to a household in difficulty. Those abilities are useful, but…
Mary of Bethany: Why She Was Always at Jesus’ Feet
Scripture brings Mary of Bethany to Jesus' feet on three very different occasions. She sat there to hear His teaching, fell before Him when…
Should Christians Celebrate Valentine’s Day? A Biblical Guide
Some people call Valentine’s Day harmless fun, while others say it is pagan worship wearing a friendly disguise. I don’t think either claim settles…
The Tribe of Levi: From Violence to Priestly Service
Levi's descendants served around God's sanctuary, but their ancestor had helped slaughter the men of Shechem. The tribe's later place in Israel's worship does…
Can Christians Drink Alcohol? What the Bible Says
Can a Christian have a glass of wine with dinner? I believe Scripture allows it. Psalm 104 speaks of wine as one of God's…
The Great White Throne Judgment: What Revelation 20 Means
Who will stand before the Great White Throne, and what will happen there? Revelation 20 describes the dead raised before God, the books opened,…
What Does It Mean That Jesus Emptied Himself?
When Philippians 2 says that Jesus emptied Himself, it does not mean that He stopped being God. Paul explains His humility by telling us…
The Atonement of Jesus Christ: What the Cross Accomplished
What did Jesus accomplish when He died on the cross, and who inflicted the suffering He endured? I believe our atonement rests on His…