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7 Powerful Things You Need to Know About God's Priesthood

Randy Robison

Randy Robison is a writer, producer, and co-host for the television program LIFE Today. He is the author of numerous books, including collaborations with his father, James Robison, as well as Senato...

Who Was Melchizedek and How Does He Point to Jesus?

Britt Mooney

This king and priest, Melchizedek, continues to bring insight to believers regarding the redemptive story God is telling, revealing God had a messianic plan from the very beginning. ...

3 Powerful Life Lessons from the Baptism of Jesus

Dr. Michael A. Milton

The baptism, or anointing, of our Lord Jesus spans Eternity Past and Eternity Future. The ceremonial act fulfills the signs and symbols anticipated in the Old Testament priesthood and looks toward His...

Who Were the Two Priests Name Phinehas, and Why Did One Get Drunk with Power?

Annette Griffin

We first encounter the priest, Phinehas, son of Eleazar and grandson of Aaron, in Numbers 25. Phinehas’s righteous acts follow a major encounter that Israel had with Balaam; a diviner hired by the Kin...

What Does it Mean That the Prayer of a Righteous Man Avails Much?

Britt Mooney

As part of an instruction communicating prayer’s great impact, the Bible tells us, “The prayer of a righteous man avails much.” This element of prayer challenges us and likely convicts us. What does t...

What Does It Mean That the Israelites Are God’s Chosen People?

Lisa Loraine Baker

From the first Adam to the Second and Last Adam (Jesus Christ), God protected His people for His name’s sake to bring redemption to all men. His entire redemptive plan is witnessed throughout history ...

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 the Bible Says about Loneliness and How to Overcome It

Michael Lee Stallard

The Bible has a lot to say about feeling lonely and its opposite, feeling connected. But before we get to that, let’s take a closer look at loneliness and the effect it has on us....

Does 'You Are Not Your Own' Negate Free Will?

Emma Danzey

When you first hear the term, “You are not your own” found in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, it can appear confusing. Does this phrase negate free will? ...

What Does the Verse "If God Is for Us, Who Can Be against Us" Mean?

Alyssa Roat

Just about any list of encouraging Bible verses will include Romans 8:31: “What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?” But what are ...

How Can We Be in the World but Not of the World?

Michael Jakes

This world system is opposed to everything that is God and is under the dominion of Satan. Even we sometimes think that we can live godly lives, and yet hold on to a piece of this world for ourselves....

Prepare for Spiritual Battle with the Breastplate of Righteousness

Emma Danzey

First, we put on that belt of truth, standing firm on the gospel and Bible. Then, we connect our breastplate of righteousness by living by the Spirit and not our flesh, and staying guarded and watchfu...

How Old Was Jesus When He Died?

Larry White

We know next to nothing about Jesus' life before he began his ministry. And while there may be major gaps in the record of his life, the Bible does include significant milestones that tell us a lot ab...

Who Are the 12 Tribes of Israel, and Why Are They Important?

Dr. Sandra Hamer Smith

The 12 tribes or sons came from Jacob who the Lord renamed Israel in Genesis 32. If you read Genesis 49, you will see the 12 sons or what we now know as the 12 tribes. ...

How Do We Put on the Armor of God's Helmet of Salvation Today?

Sharon Simms

The helmet of salvation may be the most important piece in the armor of God. Here's why it matters so much and how we put it on today....

What Did Christ Mean by "Salt and Light" in the Bible?

Compiled & Edited by BST & Crosswalk Staff

The Bible phrase "salt and light" is derived from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, found in the Gospel of Matthew. These metaphors describe Christians' role and influence in the world....

Should Church Leaders Ever Address a Woman about Modesty?

Dawn Wilson

Discussions about modesty are difficult in a desensitized culture, but church leaders have the responsibility to strategically educate and equip congregations from God’s word concerning immodest cloth...

Is God an Egomaniac for Asking Us to Worship and Praise Him?

Dr. David Kyle Foster

God's desire for us to worship Him is for our benefit, in countless ways. Here are some of the most life-changing....

Why Did God Choose Israel to Be His Chosen People?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

The fact that they are referred to as God’s chosen people forces you to ask the question why did God choose Israel to be his chosen people? I pray these reasons I share with you will help you understa...