Why Did Jesus Ride a Colt Into Jerusalem?
Why did Jesus choose a donkey’s colt for His public entry into Jerusalem? The animal was not a decorative detail, and the moment was…
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What Does the Bible Say About Men’s and Women’s Hair?
Hair may seem like a small subject until we come to 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 and see how seriously Paul treats it. What is he…
The Woman at the Well: Jesus, Living Water, and True Worship
John 4 becomes more striking the longer I sit with it. Jesus begins by asking a Samaritan woman for a drink, and before long…
Lazarus in the Bible: Why Jesus Waited Before Raising Him
John never records Lazarus speaking, yet his restored life tells us a great deal about Jesus. Why did Jesus wait when He loved this…
The 144,000 in Revelation: Who Are They?
Revelation names the 144,000 in two main scenes, and both scenes give us details we should take seriously. Who are these people, and what…
God Will Not Forsake You: What the Promise Means
What does God mean when He promises not to leave or forsake His people? Suffering can make Him feel far away, and a peaceful…
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: Who Are They?
Who are the four riders in Revelation 6, and why does the first one look enough like Christ to cause debate? Before trying to…
New Age Ideas in the Church: A Biblical Response
New Age ideas do not always come into a church with an obvious label. I have heard them show up in talk about energy…
God’s Grace: What Does the Bible Mean?
What do we mean when we say that God saves us by grace? I think “unmerited favor” is a helpful beginning, but the Bible…
Matthew 24–25 Explained: Tribulation, Return, and Judgment
Matthew 24 and 25 can feel overwhelming because Jesus moves from the temple's destruction to coming tribulation and then to His own return, so…
Spiritual Gifts: What Does the Bible Teach?
What should we expect when the Bible speaks about spiritual gifts? Some people chase dramatic experiences, while others react to real abuse by treating…
Clean and Unclean Animals: Do Christians Follow These Food Laws?
Why did God call some animals clean and others unclean, and do those distinctions govern a Christian's meals today? We can easily get the…