Jesus cleansed the temple twice to confront corruption and to reassert the holiness of God’s house. The first cleansing occurred early in His ministry (John 2:13–17), and the second took place near the end (Matthew 21:12–13; Mark 11:15–17;...

Simeon is described in Luke 2:25 as a just and devout man living in Jerusalem during the time of Jesus’ birth. He was waiting for “the Consolation of Israel,” a term referring to the coming of the Messiah and the fulfillment of God’s...

The Sea of Galilee, also called the Lake of Gennesaret (Luke 5:1), the Sea of Tiberias (John 6:1), and the Sea of Kinnereth (Numbers 34:11), is a freshwater lake in northern Israel. It is central to many events in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.Jesus...

This account is found in Genesis 40 and takes place while Joseph was unjustly imprisoned in Egypt. Two of Pharaoh’s officers, the chief butler (cupbearer) and the chief baker, were imprisoned with him after offending Pharaoh.One night, both men had distinct...

Yes, Christianity is the only true religion because it is the only faith founded on the person and work of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who alone provides salvation through His death and resurrection. According to Scripture, no other path leads to God or eternal...

The blessing of Joseph’s sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, is recorded in Genesis 48 and carries deep covenantal meaning. As Jacob neared death, Joseph brought his two sons to receive a blessing. Genesis 48:5 shows Jacob adopting them as his own:“And now your...

The magicians of Egypt were able to imitate some of the earlier signs and plagues, but they failed to replicate the later ones because their power was limited and ultimately inferior to God’s. At first, they duplicated the transformation of water into blood...

Gold in the Bible symbolizes value, purity, kingship, divinity, and eternal worth. It is mentioned throughout Scripture as one of the most precious metals, often associated with God’s holiness and the glory of His presence.In the Old Testament, gold was a key...

Uzzah died for touching the Ark because he violated God’s explicit command regarding how the Ark was to be handled. Though his intention may have seemed honorable, his action was irreverent. God struck him as a reminder that holiness cannot be approached...

Elisha healed Naaman’s leprosy not with mud but by commanding him to wash in the Jordan River, emphasizing obedience and humility over ritual or spectacle. Naaman, a Syrian commander, was a leper who sought healing through Elisha after being advised by a...