The Israelites were told to teach their children and write the laws on their doorposts to ensure that God’s Word would remain central in daily life and be passed faithfully to future generations. These commands emphasized constant remembrance and practical...

The atonement for the holy place was necessary because even the tabernacle, though constructed by God's command, became defiled by the sins of the people. Since God’s presence dwelled there, it had to be cleansed yearly to maintain its sanctity and to allow...

Christian Science is not Christian, despite its use of Christian terminology. It was founded by Mary Baker Eddy in the 19th century and promotes doctrines that are fundamentally opposed to biblical Christianity. The movement denies core truths of the faith,...

Corinth was a major city in ancient Greece known for its wealth, culture, and immorality. It was a significant center of commerce and idolatry, with the temple of Aphrodite and widespread moral corruption. Despite its reputation, God chose to plant a church there...

The bowls of wrath in Revelation represent the final and complete outpouring of God’s judgment on a rebellious world. These judgments are described in Revelation 16 and follow the seven seals and seven trumpets, marking the climax of God’s wrath before...

Jesus called the Canaanite woman a dog not to insult her, but to test her faith and to highlight the priority of His earthly mission to Israel. His response was designed to draw out her humility and persistence, ultimately leading to her public commendation and the...

Elisha was mocked by a group of young men in a way that was not merely disrespectful but deeply rebellious toward God's prophet and authority. Their ridicule was met with divine judgment, not because of Elisha’s personal offense, but because their contempt...

Amos was a prophet from Judah who was sent by God to prophesy to the northern kingdom of Israel during a time of prosperity and spiritual decay. His message is recorded in the Book of Amos, which emphasizes justice, righteousness, and the coming judgment of...

Tranquility in the Bible is closely related to peace, calmness, and quietness of spirit, all of which are rooted in trust and obedience to God. It is not merely the absence of conflict but the presence of godly stillness, both inwardly and outwardly.Proverbs 17:1...

Anna the prophetess is mentioned in Luke 2:36–38. She was a woman of great age, the daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of Asher. She had lived with her husband for seven years after marriage, and then as a widow for about eighty-four years. This indicates a...