Judas Iscariot was one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus. Matthew 10:4 lists him among the disciples, identifying him as the one “who also betrayed Him.” Though he walked with Christ, witnessed miracles, and heard the Lord’s teachings, his...

Circumcision was introduced by God as the sign of His covenant with Abraham. Genesis 17:10–11 records this command:“This is My covenant which you shall keep, between Me and you and your descendants after you: Every male child among you shall be...

Remembering what Amalek did was a command for Israel to keep in mind the treachery and cruelty shown by the Amalekites, who attacked them from behind during their journey out of Egypt. This command emphasized God's justice and Israel's responsibility to deal with...

The covenant renewal in Moab served as a reaffirmation of Israel’s relationship with God before entering the Promised Land. Though it was based on the same foundational law given at Sinai, it was spoken to a new generation that had not stood at Mount Horeb....

Purification always involved blood or water because both elements symbolized cleansing, life, and separation from defilement. Blood was associated with atonement, while water signified washing and renewal. Together, they demons/">demonstrated that true cleansing...

Joppa, also known today as Jaffa, is a port city on the Mediterranean coast of Israel and is mentioned multiple times in Scripture. It serves as the setting for both Old and New Testament events.In the Old Testament, Joppa is mentioned in connection with the...

Paul began most of his letters with the greeting “grace to you and peace” because these two words summarize the blessings of the gospel and reflect the believer’s position in Christ. For example:"Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the...

Methuselah is mentioned in Genesis 5:21–27 as the son of Enoch and the grandfather of Noah. He is notable for having the longest recorded lifespan in the Bible, 969 years: “So all the days of Methuselah were nine hundred and sixty-nine years; and he...

Malachi declared that God hates divorce because it is a betrayal of the covenant between a husband and wife, which reflects God’s covenant with His people. Divorce, especially in the context addressed in Malachi, involved treachery, unfaithfulness, and the...

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”,...