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...
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...
We are going study the account of Noah, the ark he built, and the flood that reshaped the world. This is no mere story or myth; it is a historical account of a real man, a global flood, and God’s incredible plan for redemption. Let’s explore this in...
Lets talk about what the Bible says about Heaven, the new creation, and the life to come. We’re not going to base this on cultural images of harps and clouds, but on the truth of God’s Word. Let’s explore the biblical use of "Heaven," "Heavens,"...
When Jesus spoke to Peter in Matthew 16:19 and said, “And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven,” this passage has often been...
The Parable of the Weeds, also known as the Parable of the Tares, is one of Jesus’ teachings about the kingdom of heaven found in Matthew 13:24-30. It provides a profound insight into the presence of both true and false believers within the church and offers...
The Parable of the Sower is one of the most well-known teachings of Jesus and provides a profound insight into the kingdom of heaven, the human heart, and the response to the gospel. This parable, found in Matthew 13:1-23, Mark 4:1-20, and Luke 8:4-15, is unique...
