The stories of Susanna (Daniel 13) and Bel and the Dragon (Daniel 14) appear in the Septuagint but are absent from the Hebrew Masoretic Text and all ancient Hebrew or Aramaic manuscripts. These narratives, while morally edifying, display characteristics...
The declaration “The LORD said to my Lord” is foundational to understanding Christ’s divine identity and relationship with the Father. In this brief psalm, David, the anointed king and prophetic servant, speaks words that reach beyond his own life and point to the...
Joseph of Arimathea may appear briefly in the Gospels, but in that brevity, his actions speak volumes. He emerges as a man of courage, compassion, and deep devotion. He provided a tomb for Jesus and honoring Him at the end of His earthly life. A Wealthy, Honorable...
The twelve apostles mirror the twelve tribes of Israel, not only in number but in purpose, betrayal, and restoration. One apostle falls into betrayal, so did Dan. Both are replaced, pointing to God’s unbreakable purpose in covenant continuity and eschatological...
Rahab’s scarlet cord is more than a signal in a window, it’s a powerful symbol of faith, grace, and the protective power of God under the blood of mercy. Her story weaves obedience, redemption, and covenant promise into Israel’s history. Rahab: From Gentile...
The Bible always refers to the one true God as the “God of Israel.” This name reveals His covenant relationship, His activity in history, and His unchanging faithfulness. Simply naming God isn’t enough; true worship aligns with how He has revealed Himself through...
Jesus’ words about the camel and the eye of a needle are among His most sobering. He wasn't using exaggeration for effect, He was declaring a spiritual reality about wealth, pride, and salvation. Let's examine this statement and its surrounding context to...
The Bible places Golgotha (the “Place of the Skull”) just outside Jerusalem’s walls in the first century context, but its name, meaning, and significance invite deeper reflection. Let’s walk through the Gospel accounts, understand why it’s called Golgotha, and...
The rainbow, God’s bow in the clouds, is more than a sign of no more deluge. The very Hebrew word speaks of covenant, promise, and even judgment. From Noah to Revelation, and even in the White Horse rider’s bow, Scripture unfolds layers of God’s covenant narrative....
Goliath is one of the most iconic figures in Scripture, not because of his strength, but because of his downfall. He stood against God’s people, defied the armies of the living God, and fell by the hand of a shepherd who trusted not in sword or spear, but in the...
