God created animals with intentional design and purpose. In Genesis 1:24–25, we read, “Then God said, ‘Let the earth bring forth the living creature according to its kind… And God made the beast of the earth according to its...
The gospel is the good news that Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day according to the Scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:3–4). It is received by faith alone, not by works. Ephesians 2:8–9 declares, “For by grace...
The names Gog and Magog appear in both the Old and New Testaments, and they are the subject of much speculation and confusion. In Ezekiel 38:2, the Lord commands the prophet, “Son of man, set your face against Gog, of the land of Magog, the prince of Rosh,...
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...
The priesthood in Israel was established by God through Moses. All priests were to come from the tribe of Levi, and specifically from the line of Aaron. Exodus 28:1 says, “Now take Aaron your brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel,...
Astrology is the belief that the positions and movements of celestial bodies, such as stars and planets, can influence human events and personalities. It seeks to gain insight into the future, human behavior, and destiny through zodiac signs and horoscopes. Though...
Belshazzar appears in the Book of Daniel, primarily in chapter 5. He is introduced as the son of Nebuchadnezzar. Daniel 5:1 begins, “Belshazzar the king made a great feast for a thousand of his lords, and drank wine in the presence of the thousand.”What...
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,...
