Joseph, the son of Jacob and Rachel, is a picture of integrity, suffering, and divine providence. He was deeply loved by his father, who gave him a tunic of many colors (Genesis 37:3), but envied by his brothers. Their jealousy led them to sell him into slavery...

Moses removed his sandals as a sign of reverence and submission to the holiness of God's presence. When God appeared to Moses in the burning bush, He immediately commanded this act:"Then He said, 'Do not draw near this place. Take your sandals off your feet, for...

The ark of the covenant was taken by the Philistines because Israel treated it like a magical object rather than honoring it as the holy symbol of God's presence. Their disobedience, idolatry, and presumption led to a devastating defeat and the temporary loss of...

Balaam was a prophet or diviner from Mesopotamia, introduced in Numbers 22. Though not an Israelite, he had some knowledge of the true God and was known for blessings and curses that were considered effectual. Balak, king of Moab, sent for Balaam to curse Israel as...

Running waters were used in purification rituals to symbolize cleansing, renewal, and the removal of defilement. Unlike stagnant water, living or flowing water represented freshness and life, suitable for restoring ceremonial purity under God’s law. Leviticus...

The Bible does not teach that dead people return to haunt the living. What many describe as “hauntings”, unexplained noises, apparitions, or supernatural disturbances, are not caused by the spirits of the deceased. According to Scripture, the dead do...

Bilhah and Zilpah were maidservants who became secondary wives to Jacob and mothers to several of the tribes of Israel. Their roles in the biblical narrative illustrate the complexities of ancient family structures and God’s providential work even through...

Hearing God's voice begins with knowing His Word. The Bible is the primary and most reliable way God speaks to His people. Any claim of hearing from God must align with Scripture. 2 Timothy 3:16–17 declares: "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and...

Jesus instructed people not to broadcast His miracles to protect His purpose and timing, to guard against misunderstanding, and to focus people's attention on the message rather than the marvel. This directive, often called the “Messianic Secret”,...

Fire from heaven in Scripture is a clear and powerful sign of God's direct action, usually in the context of judgment, purification, or approval. It represents divine power and holy wrath, and appears in several pivotal moments throughout the Bible.One of the most...