Zechariah was a priest from the division of Abijah, one of the 24 priestly courses established by King David. Luke 1:5 introduces him, “There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah. His wife...
Tribulation is not something we naturally rejoice in, yet Scripture commands us to see it differently. James 1:2–3 begins this truth, “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces...
The phrase “the blessed hope” comes from Titus 2:13, which says, “Looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.” This verse does not speak of death or judgment, but of an anticipated event, the...
The idea of a generational curse is the belief that sin, judgment, or misfortune is passed down from one generation to another due to the sins of the forefathers. This concept finds its primary mention in the Law given to Moses. Exodus 20:5 declares, “For I,...
From the very beginning, God set a clear principle: the life of every living creature is in its blood. This foundational truth is established in Leviticus 17:11, which declares, “For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you upon the...
The concept of idolatry is foundational throughout the Bible. From Genesis to Revelation, God continually warns His people against the worship of idols. But to understand idolatry rightly, we must define an idol the way the Bible does. This study will walk through...
At the baptism of Jesus, the Holy Spirit descended "like a dove." All four Gospels record this divine moment. It was not poetic embellishment. It was a visible sign from heaven. But what exactly was seen? Was it a literal dove? Was it a metaphor? Or something else...
The dove appears throughout Scripture with rich symbolism, yet its meaning is not derived from poetic tradition or religious imagery; it is rooted in the Word of God. The dove is never randomly mentioned. Its presence marks moments of covenant, purity, sacrifice,...
Few passages in Scripture have been more misunderstood, misapplied, or weaponized than Paul’s words, “Let your women keep silent in the churches.” Taken out of context, it sounds like Paul is silencing half the Church. But rightly divided, with...
It is often said that “we are all God’s children,” but Scripture draws a deeper distinction. While all are created by God, loved by Him, and initially known in His Book, not all remain as His children. Jesus Himself addressed this in John 8, when...
