Although we see Yahweh pop up frequently (both Adonai and Yahweh meaning “The Lord”), Adonai gives us more of a hint about what the Lord’s role is in our lives. Adonai means “master” or “Lord,” showing God has sovereignty over us.

Frequently, especially in the Old Testament, we see anointing of oil as an important practice in the Bible. In fact, one of the most quoted chapters of Scripture, Psalm 23, includes the phrase, “You anointed my head with oil.”

Often certain symbolic elements in the Bible have become lost in our culture today, because we no longer have the same customs or practices. 

Why does pouring oil over someone’s head have a symbolic importance in the Old Testament? Do we see this practice in other ancient cultures? And should we anoint with oil today?

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In the Old Testament, when the Israelites flee Egypt, they quickly find themselves despairing that they will starve in the wilderness. But God in his mercy sends them manna and quail. But, what exactly is manna? Do we know what it was made of and do we have anything similar today? 

The Spirit supplies us with the 'sword of truth' through his Word. Like a trainer, he teaches us how to use this double-edged piece of our spiritual armor properly.

Jesus originally chose 12 disciples out of his many followers. But after Judas betrayed Jesus and eventually killed himself, there was a hole in that original number. So, the remaining disciples prayed and cast lots, eventually deciding on Matthias to replace him. But why was this necessary, and why was Matthias chosen? 

Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Many of us have heard of the Fruit of the Spirit or tried to focus on embracing them at different times. But what does the Bible say about these traits, and how should they appear in the life of believers? 

Your faith is a metaphorical shield that truly works to defend you against enemy attack. Learn what the Bible says about how to take up and wear your shield of faith—and claim victory!

It's a common question from both Christians and non-believers - if God is good, why does he allow suffering? Sometimes, looking for an answer to this question in the book of Job brings about more questions than answers. Job was a righteous and blameless man, so why does God allow the devil to torment him? With a closer study of the text however, we can see three unexpected lessons from this story that will encourage us in our suffering, and help us to see how God is still good through the pain. 

We can learn a great deal from Esther without diving into the historical context. For instance, the book has quite a few lessons on God’s provision, his timing, and his protection. But learning the severity of Persian laws and the history behind Haman’s hatred can help us learn and further enrich our understanding of this story.

With Halloween on the rise and the number of movies and TV shows portraying demonic activity playing regularly on streaming services on movie channels, the idea of demons tends to be at the forefront of believers’ minds. Should we be afraid of the powerful spiritual beings? What does the Bible have to say about them? Do believers have any kind of protection against these powers and principalities?

Found 187 times in the Bible, the number 12 makes a special appearance in Revelation, showing the authority and perfection of God’s kingdom at last. Here are 12 things to know about 12 in the Bible.

Especially around the Halloween season, we can hear a lot about demons, otherwise known as “fallen angels.” We see depictions of these beings in movies, TV shows, and in popular literature.

But do fallen angels just remain in that realm of fiction? Or is there something a little more real about these sinister beings?

Yes, fallen angels do exist (Luke 10:18) and may interfere in our lives (Ephesians 6:12) more often than we would imagine or consider in our everyday thinking. But not all that we hear about fallen angels in popular culture is necessarily true.

This article will endeavor to discuss the nature of these beings and differentiate what’s fact and what’s fiction.

Signifying completeness, the number three carries an extreme significance throughout Scripture.