Christophanies in the Old Testament: Was Jesus There?
If we open our Bibles and read about Moses and the burning bush in Exodus 3, we find something curious about the One speaking…
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The Day of the Lord: What Bible Prophecy Really Means
The prophets warned nations that a day was coming when the Lord would call them to account. The New Testament also speaks of the…
The Book of Deuteronomy: Moses’ Final Words to Israel
Moses would not lead Israel across the Jordan. His final task was to prepare the people to enter without him, remembering the God who…
The Blessed Hope: What Is It?
Paul calls Christ's appearing the blessed hope. That promise comforts a grieving Christian and calls a careless Christian back to obedience. We are expecting…
Why Does God Choose the Younger Son So Often in the Bible?
In Genesis 48, Joseph brought his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, to their grandfather Jacob to receive a blessing. Manasseh was the older son,…
The Number 12 in the Bible: What Does It Mean?
The twelve tribes, twelve apostles and twelve gates of the New Jerusalem belong to a recognizable pattern. In each passage, Scripture names the people…
The Noahic Covenant: What God Promised Noah
What did God promise Noah after the flood? The rainbow is the part most people remember, but Genesis explains both the promise and the…
Faith in the Bible: What It Means to Trust Jesus
A person can be convinced that God will give him something He never promised, while a believer who genuinely trusts Jesus may struggle with…
Life Is in the Blood: What Does the Bible Mean?
When Scripture says that life is in the blood, it directs our attention to the God who gives life. A creature can bleed to…
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…
Circumcision in the Bible: Covenant, Salvation, and Christ
God commanded Abraham to circumcise his household, yet the apostles refused to require circumcision for Gentiles to be saved. They were not declaring the…
What Is Idolatry? A Biblical Examination
Idolatry can sound like a sin that belongs to ancient temples, but Scripture brings it much closer to home. What makes a carved image…