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Bible Meaning of Lent and Purpose for Today

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What is Lent? This 40-day period between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday is filled with Biblical meaning, giving Christians a chance to set aside wants to come humbly before God. Here are some ways yo...

The Transfiguration of Jesus

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The Transfiguration of Jesus is an event depicted in the New Testament, where Jesus is transfigured and becomes radiant in glory upon Mount Tabor....

Crucifixion of Jesus - Bible Story

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The crucifixion of Jesus is recorded in the New Testament books, known as the Gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The crucifixion of Jesus was a part of God's plan from the very beginning of the b...

Three Wise Men - Bible Story

Brannon Deibert

The Bible story of the Three Wise Men, from the gospel of Matthew, is also known as the biblical Magi or the Three Kings. This Bible story is mainly regarding a group of famous foreigners who traveled...

Beatitudes - Bible Verses and Meaning

Annette Griffin

The beatitudes, statements of characteristics and blessing, are part of the Sermon on the Mount that Jesus spoke and is recorded in Matthew....

A Guide to The Ten Commandments

Annette Griffin

The 10 Commandments were given to the Israel nation through Moses. The nation of Israel was now free from slavery in Egypt and was camped around Mount Sinai when thunder, lightning, a thick cloud, and...

The Parable of the Talents - Bible Story

Connor Salter

The Parable of the Talents should encourage us and challenge us to take what God has given us and invest in the kingdom of God. There is a great reward waiting for those who steward well with what the...

Sermon on the Mount - Bible Story Verses & Meaning

The Sermon on the Mount is recorded in the Bible book of Matthew 5. Jesus was just beginning his early ministry after being baptized by John and was traveling through Galilee. On a mountainside, not f...

The Road to Damascus: Paul's Conversion

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Read the Bible account of Paul's conversion along the road to Damascus, in which the Lord appeared to him....

The Annunciation: Birth of Jesus Foretold

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The Annunciation was both the divine initiative of God, whereby He took on flesh from the Virgin for our salvation, and the human response, whereby Mary freely accepted God's opportunity offered to he...

Jesus Washes the Feet of His Disciples

Crosswalk.com Editorial Staff

In chapter 13 of the Book of John, Jesus washes the feet of His disciples before the Last Supper. Learn why Jesus washed their feet and the meaning of this Bible story!...

Mary and Martha - Bible Story

Connor Salter

The Bible Story of Mary and Martha comes from Chapter 10 of the Gospel of Luke. Mary and Martha, who are sisters, open their home to Jesus as he travels with his disciples. As Martha hurries to ensure...

The Pharisee and the Tax Collector - Bible Story

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The well-known Bible story of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector (also known as the Publican) is a parable from Jesus Christ about the importance of humility and repentance....

Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man - Bible Story

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The miraculous Bible story of Jesus forgiving and healing a paralyzed man in Capernaum is found in the second chapter of Mark and the ninth chapter of Matthew....

Pentecost - Bible Story

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Discover the Bible meaning and verses of the Pentecost story that is described in Acts 2....

Paul and Silas in Prison - Bible Story

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Paul and Silas are imprisoned in the 16th chapter of Acts after Paul commands an evil spirit out of a slave girl that had been following them....

The Promised Land - Bible Story

Annette Griffin

The "Promised Land" was the geographic area God declared to give to His people, the children of Abraham. The promised land was placed in ancient Canaan, on the eastern side of the Mediterranean Sea....

Ash Wednesday: Bible Meaning and Importance

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Just what is the purpose of a smear of ash on your forehead on Ash Wednesday? Let's take a look at the meaning and symbolism of Ash Wednesday, which beings the Lent season. There are some Biblical pri...

Palm Sunday - Bible Story

G. Connor Salter

The story of Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem on the Sunday preceding Holy Week is known as Palm Sunday and is celebrated throughout the world by Christians today!...