Onesimus is mentioned briefly in Paul’s short but powerful letter to Philemon, and again in the closing greetings of Colossians. He was a bondservant (a slave), once belonging to Philemon, a Christian and fellow laborer of Paul. This account reveals Onesimus’s...
1 Corinthians 2 pulls back the curtain on how God works. Paul says God’s plan to save the world centers on “Jesus Christ and Him crucified”, and it is so unexpected that both human rulers and demonic powers missed it. He writes, “which none of the rulers of this...
The Tabernacle did not exist for spectacle, it existed for meeting with God. Every item revealed something about His holiness and the way of approach. The golden altar, often called the Altar of Incense, stood nearest to the veil. Here Scripture teaches us about...
Abraham stands at the headwaters of biblical history as one of the most important figures in all of Scripture. He is the patriarch of Israel, the bearer of covenant promises, and the example of what it means to walk by faith. Over 300 times, his name appears in the...
The life of David is one of the most extensive biographies in the Bible. From his youth as a shepherd to his death as Israel’s greatest king, David’s life spans more than forty chapters in 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles, and the opening of 1 Kings. He is also the...
Bethel, meaning “House of God” in Hebrew, appears repeatedly in Scripture as a place of divine encounters, covenant renewal, and both faith and failure. It becomes a recurring symbol of worship, promise, and God’s presence. Let's explore the significance of Bethel...
The Cave of Machpelah, also known as the Cave of the Patriarchs, holds a unique place in redemptive history. It is not only the first piece of land Abraham owned in Canaan but also a symbol of faith in God’s promises of inheritance and resurrection. Let's explore...
The New Covenant is the climax of God’s redemptive plan. All previous covenants, the Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, and Davidic. They all point forward to this covenant, which is established through Jesus Christ and sealed in His blood. This is the covenant of grace in...
The Davidic Covenant is one of the most profound covenants in Scripture, centering on God’s promise to David of an eternal kingdom and throne. This covenant moves the redemptive plan forward, narrowing the promise from a nation (Israel) to a royal lineage that will...
The Mosaic Covenant is one of the most significant covenants in Scripture. It was given by God to Israel through Moses at Mount Sinai after the Exodus from Egypt. This covenant established Israel as a nation under God’s rule, with laws, sacrifices, and worship...
