The Pharisees: Who Were They and Why Did Jesus Rebuke Them?
Jesus rebuked many Pharisees for hypocrisy, but He did not use their name as a general insult for people who took obedience seriously. He…
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Pastor, Bishop, and Elder: What Is the Difference?
A church can use the right titles and still misunderstand what a pastor is there to do. He may be treated as a chief…
The Stranger, Widow, and Fatherless: God’s Care
Scripture repeatedly names the stranger, the widow, the fatherless, and the poor because people with little protection can so easily be ignored or exploited.…
Life Is in the Blood: What Does the Bible Mean?
When Scripture says that life is in the blood, it directs our attention to the God who gives life. A creature can bleed to…
The Angel Gabriel: What the Bible Actually Says
What does Scripture actually tell us about Gabriel? His name is familiar, but the wings, trumpet, and title of archangel often associated with him…
Lily of the Valley: Is It a Name for Jesus?
“Lily of the Valley” is a familiar name for Jesus in hymns and Christian devotion. Many believers use it to express their love for…
The Noahic Covenant: What God Promised Noah
What did God promise Noah after the flood? The rainbow is the part most people remember, but Genesis explains both the promise and the…
The Hypostatic Union: How Jesus Is Fully God and Man
When Scripture describes Jesus sleeping in a boat and then commanding the storm to cease, it is speaking about the same Person. His weariness…
Why Did Darkness Fall at Jesus’ Crucifixion?
Darkness covered the land for three hours while Jesus hung on the cross. The Gospel writers place it alongside His final words, His death,…
The Mercy Seat: What It Was and How It Points to Christ
The mercy seat was the cover of pure gold on the ark of the covenant. God appointed it as the place above which He…
The Cave of Machpelah: Abraham’s First Possession
Genesis devotes an entire chapter to Abraham's purchase of a burial place. Sarah had died, and he needed a place to bury her in…
The Heavenly Jerusalem: God’s Home With His People
When we speak about going to heaven, we may picture little beyond clouds, light, and an escape from the troubles of this life. We…