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...
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...
Among the women of the New Testament, Mary of Bethany stands out as a profound example of devotion, love, and spiritual insight. She was the sister of Martha and Lazarus and appears in three separate passages that reveal her heart toward Jesus. Each encounter...
The Jebusites were a Canaanite people mentioned throughout the Old Testament as one of the nations inhabiting the land of Canaan before Israel entered and conquered it. Their story is deeply intertwined with the city of Jerusalem, which they originally controlled...
After Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, the Jewish leaders recognized that Lazarus himself had become powerful testimony to Christ’s authority. Their decision to kill him was a deliberate attempt to suppress that testimony and maintain control. The Miracle That...
Joseph of Arimathea may appear briefly in the Gospels, but in that brevity, his actions speak volumes. He emerges as a man of courage, compassion, and deep devotion. He provided a tomb for Jesus and honoring Him at the end of His earthly life. A Wealthy, Honorable...
The twelve apostles mirror the twelve tribes of Israel, not only in number but in purpose, betrayal, and restoration. One apostle falls into betrayal, so did Dan. Both are replaced, pointing to God’s unbreakable purpose in covenant continuity and eschatological...
In the wilderness, Jesus faced temptation as our representative, led by the Spirit into a battleground of hunger, temptation, and identity. His victory affirms His perfect obedience. Obedience of the Second Adam, and serves as the blueprint for how we stand against...
Rahab’s scarlet cord is more than a signal in a window, it’s a powerful symbol of faith, grace, and the protective power of God under the blood of mercy. Her story weaves obedience, redemption, and covenant promise into Israel’s history. Rahab: From Gentile...
