Nimrod in the Bible: What We Know and What We Don’t
Who was Nimrod, and why does Genesis pause over him so early in the world after the Flood? Scripture gives us only a short…
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Halloween and Christianity: What Does the Bible Say?
People can mean very different things when they talk about Halloween. One neighbor may picture children asking for candy, while another is thinking about…
What Does It Mean to Be Filled With the Holy Spirit?
What does it actually mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit? Christians sometimes use that phrase for receiving the Spirit, having an emotional…
What Is a Godly Man? A Biblical Definition of Manhood
When people talk about manhood, they often mean strength, money, independence, sexual success, or the ability to take charge. But what does God call…
Cherubim in the Bible: What Are They?
What are cherubim? The little winged figures of later art do not prepare us for the guardians at Eden, the figures over the mercy…
Lily of the Valley: Is It a Name for Jesus?
“Lily of the Valley” is a beloved name for Jesus in hymns and Christian devotion, but does the Bible actually give Him that title?…
Why Did Jesus Ride a Colt Into Jerusalem?
Why did Jesus choose a donkey’s colt for His public entry into Jerusalem? The animal was not a decorative detail, and the moment was…
The Angel Gabriel: What the Bible Actually Says
What does the Bible actually tell us about Gabriel? His name is familiar, but wings, trumpets, and the title “archangel” often come from art…
Who Tried to Kill Jesus? What the Gospels Actually Say
Several times before the crucifixion, people tried to seize or kill Jesus. They were not all the same group, and I want to follow…
Doves in the Bible: What Do They Mean?
Doves show up in some of the Bible’s most familiar scenes, but they do not mean the same thing every time. If we slow…
Quail From Heaven: Why One Wilderness Meal Ended in Judgment
Why did God give Israel quail twice in the wilderness, yet one account ends in provision and the other ends beside graves? The answer…
Joseph of Arimathea: The Disciple Who Buried Jesus
Joseph of Arimathea appears only near the end of the crucifixion day, so it is easy to read past him. Yet all four Gospels…