The Characteristics of God: Who Is God in the Bible?
When I ask God to forgive a sin, I am relying on His mercy. If I then insist that He should approve that same…
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The Book of Nehemiah Explained: Rebuilding Walls and Restoring Worship
Nehemiah led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall in fifty-two days, but the book continues long after that achievement. The people needed homes, responsible leaders,…
Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 4: Humiliation and Restoration
In Daniel 4, Nebuchadnezzar told his subjects how God had taken away his reason and his kingdom, then restored both. A king who had…
Testing vs. Temptation: How Can You Tell the Difference?
In the first chapter of his New Testament letter, James tells us that the testing of our faith produces patience, but a few verses…
The God of Israel: The One True God
The Bible often calls the LORD the God of Israel. Does that mean He belongs to one nation, or does the title tell us…
God’s Providence and Provision: How He Rules and Cares
Trusting God's care can become difficult when we cannot explain what He has allowed. A person may work diligently and still lose his income,…
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…
King Cyrus: Why Did God Call Him His Anointed?
God called Cyrus His shepherd and His anointed while also saying that Cyrus did not know Him. This foreign king would overthrow Babylon and…
The Johannine Comma: What 1 John 5:7 Says
Why does 1 John 5 name the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit as heavenly witnesses in the KJV and NKJV, while most…
Death in the Pot: What Happened in 2 Kings?
A hungry group sat down to eat, only to discover that their stew was dangerous. Their cry, “Man of God, there is death in…
Balaam’s Talking Donkey: What the Account Teaches
Balaam heard his own donkey speak, but that miracle did not end his pursuit of corrupt gain. Why did the LORD stop him on…
Araunah’s Threshing Floor: David’s Costly Offering
David’s refusal to offer God something that cost him nothing came after his sin had brought disaster upon Israel. David was responding to a…