The breastplate of righteousness is part of the spiritual armor of God described in Ephesians 6:10–17. Paul exhorts believers to “put on the whole armor of God,” so that they may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. In verse 14, he...

Cursing, whether through profanity, blasphemy, or speaking evil against others, is condemned in Scripture. Ephesians 4:29 says, “Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the...

Edom was a nation descended from Esau, the twin brother of Jacob (Genesis 36:1). Like Moab, Edom had a complex and often hostile relationship with Israel, their close relatives. The territory of Edom lay south of the Dead Sea, and its capital was Bozrah, later...

Joseph’s dreams are found in Genesis 37 and are foundational to the unfolding of God’s providence in his life and the preservation of Israel. As a young man, Joseph had two prophetic dreams. In the first, he and his brothers were binding sheaves in the...

Paul instructed women to cover their heads as a symbol of authority, submission, and honor within the order of creation and public worship. The head covering was a cultural practice that expressed spiritual truths about gender roles, modesty, and reverence before...

The account of the Israelites gathering quail appears during their wilderness journey after the Exodus from Egypt. It highlights both God’s provision and His judgment in response to their complaints.In Numbers 11, the people began to complain about their...

The assurance of salvation is not based on feelings or personal opinion but on the promises of God’s Word and the evidence of a changed life. A true believer can know they are saved by examining their faith, obedience, and the witness of the Holy Spirit. John...

Elijah outran Ahab’s chariot because the hand of the Lord came upon him, supernaturally empowering him to run ahead of the king’s horses and chariot all the way to Jezreel. This miraculous feat demons/">demonstrated God's power, His favor upon...

Passover foreshadows Christ’s sacrifice as the ultimate fulfillment of its meaning and symbolism. The central elements of Passover: the lamb, the blood, and deliverance from judgment, all point directly to Jesus and His work on the cross. In Exodus 12, God...

Newly married men in Israel were given a special exemption from military or civic duties for one year in order to establish and strengthen their marriage. This protection was a recognition of the importance of the family unit and the joy and responsibility of...