The Feast of Unleavened Bread was established by God in Exodus 12, alongside the Passover, as part of Israel’s deliverance from Egypt. It was to be a permanent ordinance for the Jewish people: "So you shall observe the Feast of Unleavened Bread, for on this same...
Jesus often used simple, everyday things to illustrate deep spiritual truths. The Parable of the Leaven is one of His shortest parables, yet it carries profound meaning about the kingdom of God. It is recorded in two places: "Another parable He spoke to them: ‘The...
One of the foundational commandments given by God in the Law is to honor our father and mother. It’s a command so significant that it’s included in the Ten Commandments, carrying a unique promise of longevity. But why does this commandment hold such weight? How do...
Conviction is a work of the Holy Spirit, guiding both unbelievers to repentance and believers to righteousness. Many confuse conviction with condemnation, but they are not the same. Conviction draws us toward God, while condemnation pushes us away in guilt and...
Jesus often used parables to reveal deep truths about the Kingdom of God, and one of the most powerful yet brief parables is that of the mustard seed. Though small in size, this seed grows into something unexpectedly great. Jesus used this imagery to describe how...
Thomas, also known as Didymus (meaning "Twin"), was one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus. His name appears in all four Gospel lists of the disciples (Matthew 10:3, Mark 3:18, Luke 6:15, and Acts 1:13). While not much is known about his background, scholars...
Proverbs 31 is one of the most well-known and beloved passages in the Bible, often read in the context of godly womanhood, marriage, and virtuous living. It paints a picture of a woman whose life is marked by wisdom, diligence, kindness, and the fear of the Lord....
The period known as the Dark Ages (roughly 500–1500 AD) was marked by political turmoil, religious corruption, and widespread biblical illiteracy. It was an era in which the true gospel was obscured, and the Roman Catholic Church consolidated power over both...
The book of 1 John serves as a test of genuine faith, giving believers a way to examine their hearts and determine whether they truly know Jesus. In 1 John 2, the apostle John lays out three primary ways to evaluate our faith: through obedience, love, and...
The New Testament has been preserved in more manuscripts than any other ancient text. There are over 5,800 Greek manuscripts, along with 10,000+ Latin manuscripts and thousands of others in various languages such as Syriac, Coptic, and Armenian. The vast majority...
