God’s Promise to Abraham: Land, Descendants, and Blessing
God promised Abraham descendants, a real land, and a blessing that would reach the nations through Christ. Those promises belong together, but they are…
Explore Typology & Symbolism Studies
Choose a study below and keep following the subject through Scripture.
Read Study
A Pleasing Aroma to the Lord: What Does It Mean?
What does it mean for a sacrifice to be a pleasing aroma to God? He does not need a meal, smoke, or perfume. Scripture…
The Rainbow Covenant: What It Means in Genesis
When a rainbow appears, we may admire its colors without considering the promise God attached to it. Genesis does not leave its meaning to…
The Harlot of Babylon: Who Is She?
The woman John sees in Revelation is wealthy, influential, and responsible for shedding the blood of God's people. The political power on which she…
Right Hand vs. Left Hand in the Bible: What Do They Mean?
The right hand often represents strength, help, or a place of honor in Scripture, but the passage has to tell us which meaning is…
The Locusts From the Bottomless Pit: Revelation 9 Explained
The locusts in Revelation 9 are frightening enough without our inventing details about them. They emerge from the abyss, torment people for five months,…
Rahab and the Scarlet Cord: What It Meant
Rahab’s scarlet cord hung from a window in a city facing judgment. It marked the house where the spies had promised to spare her…
The Prodigal Son Explained: Grace for Sinners and the Self-Righteous
The younger son's rebellion is easy to recognize: he demanded his inheritance, left home, and wasted what his father gave him. The older son's…
The Priestly Blessing: What Does It Mean?
“The LORD bless you and keep you” asks for far more than pleasant circumstances. God first gave these words to Aaron and his sons…
The Mosaic Covenant: Why God Gave Israel the Law
Why did God give Israel the Law if no one can be saved by keeping it? The order in Exodus helps me answer that…
Blessings and Curses: What the Bible Means
A comfortable life can look like God's blessing, while a difficult season can make someone wonder whether he is cursed. Yet Scripture describes wicked…
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…