God commanded the Passover lamb as a sign of protection and deliverance for the Israelites during the tenth plague in Egypt, when He struck down all the firstborn. The lamb’s blood marked the homes of those who trusted in God's provision, and it served as a...

The statement that the secret things belong to the Lord refers to the reality that not everything about God's will, decisions, or purposes is revealed to man. Some aspects of His divine plan are hidden, known only to Him, and not for us to speculate about or...

The cherubim guarding the entrance to Eden symbolize God’s holiness, His judgment against sin, and the separation between fallen humanity and His presence. After Adam and Eve sinned, they were expelled from the garden:"So He drove out the man; and He placed...

Othniel was the first judge of Israel mentioned in the book of Judges, raised up by God to deliver His people from foreign oppression. He was the nephew and son-in-law of Caleb, one of the faithful spies from the time of Moses.Othniel is introduced in Judges 1:13...

The Bible does not prohibit believers from working in secular fields, including entertainment. However, it does command holiness, discernment, and a commitment to glorify God in all things. Colossians 3:17 sets the standard: "And whatever you do in word or deed, do...

The disciples slept in Gethsemane because of human weakness and spiritual dullness in a moment of critical importance. Though Jesus had asked them to watch and pray, their flesh overcame their intentions, and they failed to remain vigilant during His hour of deep...

God chose Jacob over Esau to fulfill His plan of redemption through the line of promise. The choice was not based on merit, works, or natural order, but on God’s purpose in election. Jacob, though the younger and less favored by culture, was chosen to carry...

The Good Shepherd imagery portrays Jesus as the loving, protective, and sacrificial leader of His people. This theme appears prominently in John 10:11–16, where Jesus declares:"I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep." (John...

Stewardship is the biblical principle that everything belongs to God, and we are managers of what He entrusts to us. Psalm 24:1 declares, “The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein.” Nothing we have is...

Ruth is introduced in the book bearing her name as a Moabitess, the daughter-in-law of Naomi. After the death of her husband Mahlon, and despite Naomi’s urging to remain in Moab, Ruth declared her loyalty to Naomi and to the God of Israel with these words:...