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Who Was Cyrus in the Bible, the Man Who Allowed Israel to Rebuild?

Lori Stanley Roeleveld

Cyrus in the Bible has, in recent years, been referenced frequently by prominent Christian leaders and by the media. ...

Why Does God Say "Not by Might, nor by Power"?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

God is committed to completing any work that he has begun and any work he has asked you to do. When you align with his will and purpose then you can be certain he will finish what he started. ...

How Many Missionary Journeys Did Paul Take?

Scripture does not tell us whether or not Paul traveled to Spain, but in the Book of Acts and in Paul’s letters, we can tell that Paul went on many more than four journeys....

Why Is Judea Such an Important Place in the Bible?

Mike Leake

History is important. We might not find it important if we’re the type of people who just want to get from point A to point B. And if we aren’t careful, our Bible reading can have the same propensity....

Where Was Jesus Born? - 5 Things to Know about Bethlehem

Andreas Köstenberger | Jimmy Roh

The Bible tells us that Jesus was born in the city of Bethlehem, which is just south of Jerusalem. It's a fact that most Christians and many non-Christians know, due to its inclusion in several popula...

Shifting Our Focus from Tragedy to Hope

Allie Boman

Tragedy is nothing new for God’s people. Many Bible events display both the darkness of this world and the goodness of God as he brings hope and healing in tragic circumstances. Nehemiah&rs...

What the Prophet Agabus in Acts Teaches Believers Today

Joel Ryan

Agabus is mentioned twice in the Book of Acts and foretells two important events. So what does he foretell? Do his predictions come true?...

Are You Waiting for God at the Pool of Bethesda?

Betty Dunn

There was a crowd of people at the Pool of Bethesda, but this lame man was the only person healed by Jesus that day, according to the Gospel of John. ...

What Do We Know about Solomon’s Temple?

Dr. Sandra Hamer Smith

Solomon's temple was a great architectural achievement in Israel's golden age. But what led to this spectacular building being made in the first place?...

What You Need to Know about Hezekiah in the Bible

Dawn Wilson

Verifying his place in biblical history, archaeologists found Hezekiah’s royal seal in 2010 in an area at the foot of the southern wall of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem....

What Are the Most Important Mountains in the Bible?

Hope Bolinger

There are several mountains mentioned in the Bible, but what are the most important mountains in the Bible. And what happened at each location?...

Beyond Sunday: Evidence of Real Change

In Jeremiah and Deuteronomy 30:6, we find the spiritual significance of circumcision....

Do We Know Where Jesus Was Buried?

Jeannie Myers

Several years ago, a team of archaeologists and other scientists were given permission to remove the marble cladding around the burial shelf in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. There was...

Who Were the Magi in the Christmas Story?

Brad Simon

The story of the Magi began centuries before Christ’s birth. Since the beginning of kingdoms, kings have sought advice from their advisors and prophets. Babylon, however, perfected a council of adviso...

What Is the Feast of Pentecost in the Bible?

Lisa Loraine Baker

In the New Testament, events at the Feast of Pentecost mark a new era in the church. However, to fully understand what happened to the disciples that day in the upper room, we need to consider what th...

The Witness of Scripture: Work of Men, or Word of God?

The Bible is the account of God’s activity in and beyond time. But is it a trustworthy account? To answer that we need to establish three things......

Acts: The Remedy for "Irrelevant" Church

In our day one of the nicer things said about the institutional church is that it is “irrelevant.” The book of Acts carries the remedy....

Why Palm Sunday Is Still in the Palm of God's Hand Despite Pandemic

Dale Chamberlain

Regardless of what happens this Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter, this year’s Holy Week will be memorable. The God who saves has not left us. He is actively working. He has a plan. Miracles we can...

Who Was Silas, and What Did He Do for the Early Church?

Mike Leake

Silas was instrumental for the spread of the gospel in the early church. Silas would have also been vital to the establishment of the churches in Macedonia (like Philippians). It seems like Silas was ...