“Tetelestai” was the final cry of Jesus on the cross. This single Greek word carries the meaning of completion, payment, and fulfillment, declaring that salvation had been fully accomplished. The Meaning of “Tetelestai” In John 19:30, the Bible records: “When Jesus...
The Bible always refers to the one true God as the “God of Israel.” This name reveals His covenant relationship, His activity in history, and His unchanging faithfulness. Simply naming God isn’t enough; true worship aligns with how He has revealed Himself through...
The title “Lily of the Valley” reveals Jesus’s tender beauty, purity, and sacrificial affection. Its biblical use speaks of His unique worth, the fragrance of His presence, and the blessedness of intimacy with Him. Where It First Appears: Song of Solomon The phrase...
The Bible places Golgotha (the “Place of the Skull”) just outside Jerusalem’s walls in the first century context, but its name, meaning, and significance invite deeper reflection. Let’s walk through the Gospel accounts, understand why it’s called Golgotha, and...
In Genesis 2:18, God declares, “And the Lord God said, ‘It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.’” The Hebrew word translated “helper” is ezer (עֵזֶר). It is the term God chose when describing the creation of woman. Yet...
The Behemoth is mentioned only once in Scripture, in Job 40:15–24. God describes it to Job as part of His demonstration of divine power and unmatched creative authority. The passage begins, “Look now at the behemoth, which I made along with you; He eats grass like...
Before the renaming, Abram had already been called by God and had walked in faith. In Genesis 12:1–2, God said, “Get out of your country, from your family and from your father’s house, to a land that I will show you. I will make you a great nation…” Abram obeyed,...
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 appearing of Jesus...
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, the...
The concept of idolatry is foundational throughout the Bible. From Genesis to Revelation, God continually warns His people against the worship of idols. But to understand idolatry rightly, we must define an idol the way the Bible does. This study will walk through...
