The book of Zechariah is filled with prophetic imagery that speaks both to the immediate context of Israel’s restoration after the Babylonian exile and to events that appear to extend into the end times. Zechariah 5 presents a particularly mysterious vision...
Throughout Scripture, the number seven is repeatedly used as a symbol of perfection, completion, and divine order. It reflects God’s sovereignty and purpose in creation, redemption, and judgment. The recurrence of this number throughout the Bible serves as a...
The question of when life begins is foundational to any discussion about reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization (IVF). Scripture is clear that life begins at conception, and any action that destroys or disregards human life is grievous in the eyes of...
The account of Samson begins during the time of the Judges, a unique and turbulent period in Israel’s history. Judges were not rulers in a traditional sense, like kings, but individuals raised up by God to deliver Israel from oppression. Their authority was...
The Bible frequently uses "right hand" and "left hand" symbolically to convey deeper spiritual truths. The right hand represents honor, authority, power, and favor, while the left hand often symbolizes judgment or lesser status. Let’s explore this concept in...
The word "image" in Hebrew is "tselem", which refers to a representation or likeness. Being made in the image of God means that humanity uniquely reflects God’s character, attributes, and authority. It does not mean we are divine or possess God’s...
The Bible begins with one of the most profound and foundational truths of all time: "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth" (Genesis 1:1). The account of creation in Genesis 1-2 is clear, straightforward, and powerful, revealing God’s intentional...
The account of Noah and the ark stands at the center of early biblical history. It is both a record of judgment and a testimony of preservation, covenant, and the continuity of the human race through one family. When we study Noah, we are looking at the seriousness...
The armor of God is one of Scripture’s most practical pictures of what it looks like to live alert, steady, and spiritually resilient in a world where unseen forces oppose our walk with Christ. In Ephesians 6:10-18, the apostle Paul does not call believers to panic...
Let’s talk about what the Bible says about heaven, the new creation, and the life to come. We are not going to build our understanding from paintings, cartoons, or cultural images of clouds and harps, but from the clear teaching of Scripture. The goal is not to...
