Daniel was a young man of noble lineage taken captive to Babylon during the exile. From the start, he resolved to honor God. Daniel 1:8 says, “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s...

Moab was a nation located east of the Dead Sea, descended from Lot through his eldest daughter (Genesis 19:36–37). The Moabites were closely related to Israel but often acted as enemies. Their history with Israel is marked by conflict, seduction, and...

Nicodemus is first introduced in John 3:1–2 as a Pharisee and a ruler of the Jews, identified also as a member of the Sanhedrin. He came to Jesus by night, acknowledging Him as a teacher come from God, saying, “No one can do these signs that You do...

The Gospels explain that Jesus was born in Bethlehem because it fulfilled prophecy and revealed His identity as the promised Messiah from the line of David. Matthew records that wise men came seeking Him and asked: “Where is He who has been born King of the...

Justification and sanctification are two distinct but connected aspects of salvation. Both are works of God’s grace, but they serve different purposes in the believer’s life. Justification is a legal declaration by God that a person is righteous based...

The Bible does not condemn wealth itself, but it warns against trusting in riches, loving money, or allowing wealth to lead to pride and selfishness. Being rich is not inherently sinful, but how a person acquires and uses wealth reveals their heart before God. Paul...

The account of Abraham offering Isaac in Genesis 22 is a powerful foreshadowing of the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Genesis 22:6 shows Abraham and Isaac ascending Mount Moriah:“So Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering and laid it on Isaac his...

The account of Jesus cursing the fig tree is found in Matthew 21:18–22 and Mark 11:12–14, 20–26. It serves as a symbolic act revealing the danger of fruitlessness and hypocrisy, particularly in relation to Israel.As Jesus returned to Jerusalem...

Fish without fins and scales were considered unclean because they lacked the distinguishing features God set as signs of purity and suitability for His people’s diet. These physical traits symbolized discernment and protection, qualities that aligned with...

Solomon’s temple furnishings are detailed in 1 Kings 6–7 and 2 Chronicles 3–4. The temple, built according to divine instructions, was a permanent structure to replace the portable Tabernacle and to house the Ark of the Covenant. Its furnishings...