John the Baptist, well-known for baptizing Jesus in the river Jordan, is commonly referred to as the precursor or forerunner of Jesus. There are many parallels to the lives of John the Baptist and Je...
Compiled & Edited by BST & Crosswalk Staff
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....
Compiled & Edited by BST & Crosswalk Staff
The Bible story of Zacchaeus, a leading tax-collector of Jericho, is discussed only in the Book of Luke. According to the story in Luke, when a crowd gathered to see Jesus near Jericho, Zacchaeus clim...
Compiled & Edited by BibleStudyTools Staff
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...
Editorial Staff & Film Critics
The Bible story of Ezekiel's wheel features a vision of four wheels that illustrates the spiritual, divine essence of God and His omnipresence in our reality....
Lisa Loraine Baker
The story of David and Bathsheba reminds us of how great men who are called by God are still humans and struggle with sin....
Stephen Baker
The parable of the prodigal son is one of the greatest love stories ever told - a story filled with mercy and grace....
Compiled & Edited by BST & Crosswalk Staff
This is a summary of the Biblical account of the flood and Noah's ark. The story of Noah's ark is one filled with faith, perseverance, and promise....
Lisa Loraine Baker
This is an overview of the Last Supper Bible story as told in the books of Matthew, Mark, and Luke....
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....