Nephilim, Anakim, and Rephaim: What the Bible Actually Says
What are we supposed to make of all the giant names in the Old Testament? It is easy to blend the Nephilim, Anakim, Rephaim,…
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What Does Holy Mean in the Bible?
What does the Bible mean when it calls God holy? The word can sound so familiar that we move past it without asking what…
The Parable of the Hidden Treasure: What It Means
Jesus told this parable in a single verse, yet it reaches into nearly every part of our lives. A man finds treasure in a…
The Angel Gabriel: What the Bible Actually Says
What does the Bible actually tell us about Gabriel? His name is familiar, but wings, trumpets, and the title “archangel” often come from art…
The Two Lampstands and Olive Trees: What Revelation 11 Means
The two lampstands and olive trees in Revelation 11 are not isolated images. John draws on Zechariah 4, where God explains how His work…
The Rapture: What the Bible Says About Christ Gathering His Church
When Paul says believers will be “caught up” to meet the Lord, what event is he describing, and where does it fit in the…
Lily of the Valley: Is It a Name for Jesus?
“Lily of the Valley” is a beloved name for Jesus in hymns and Christian devotion, but does the Bible actually give Him that title?…
From Everlasting to Everlasting: What Psalm 90 Means
“From everlasting to everlasting, You are God” is a short line, but I find it hard to read Psalm 90 without feeling the weight…
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…
Who Was Lamech in Cain’s Line? A Warning From Genesis 4
Genesis names two men called Lamech, and it is easy to confuse them if we move too quickly. The Lamech in Genesis 4 comes…
Doves in the Bible: What Do They Mean?
Doves show up in some of the Bible’s most familiar scenes, but they do not mean the same thing every time. If we slow…
The Number 3 in the Bible: Does It Have a Meaning?
Why does Scripture use the number three so often, and are all those uses meant to carry the same message? Some are simple counts,…