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Dark Sayings and Riddles in the Bible

When we come to the end of the Old Testament, we have no answer to the question of how all these things will be resolved. The resolution is brought about by means of the greatest plot twist in the his...

7 Biblical Fathers Who Encourage Strength in Today’s Dads

Britt Mooney

Being a dad is hard enough sometimes, but being a God-honoring father who leads his family to know and love God can feel like a monumental task. Thankfully, Scripture provides many examples of imperfe...

How to Find Jesus in the Story of Melchizedek

Hope Bolinger

If you can stumble past the name "Melchizedek" then you'll find a brief, but interesting Old Testament story. What makes Melchizedek's short appearance in Genesis noteworthy though, is his later conne...

6 Uplifting Prayers in the Face of Job Loss and Financial Crisis Due to COVID-19

Heather Riggleman

The world as we know it has changed. The new buzzword ‘social distancing’ has people worldwide confined to their homes in hopes of flattening the curve of the coronavirus. This means many are not only...

How to Teach Difficult Bible Stories to Your Kids

Shelby Turner

“Mom, why would God do that? Why would he tell a dad to hurt his little boy?” We had just finished reading a chapter titled “The Gift” in the Jesus Storybook Bible and my five-year old’s eyes had grow...

Why Does Jesus Call Us Friends in John 15?

Mike Leake

Through our union with Christ, all the blessings of Israel become ours. But this new covenant obedience is different than that of the Old Testament. It is not a servile obedience, but a friendship obe...

Amazing Lessons from 5 Biblical Power Couples

Blair Parke

When we hear the phrase “power couple,” we usually envision rich and famous people like movie stars, athletes, CEOs and business owners, those who are not only successful in their own right but also f...

7 Miraculous Observations on the Genealogy of Jesus

Emma Danzey

Think back on the names of your relatives. How far back have you gotten? I tried once to compile the names of family members, and could only get back a few generations. The Scriptures provide 42 gener...

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 ...

"The Lord Will Provide:" Why Is God Called Jehovah Jireh in the Bible?

Barnabas Piper

“Provision” isn’t a word most Americans think much about. It’s a weightless word to us. We may use it euphemistically when we stock up on “provisions” for a road trip, meaning Twizzlers and combos. We...

What is the Significance of Names in the Bible? Top People Names and Their Meaning

Lori Stanley Roeleveld

God’s Word makes much of peoples' names, so it can be beneficial to consider some of the top biblical names in the Bible....

What Is Saving Faith? Do James and Paul Disagree?

David Paul

We are told in no uncertain terms in the Bible that if we believe in the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, and that whosever believes in him will not perish, but have everlasting life. Faith is c...

Just Who Were the 12 Tribes of Israel?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Ruben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Zebulun, Issachar, Dan, Gad, Asher, Naphtali, Joseph, Benjamin. Just who were these 12 men, and what is their significance of their 12 Tribes? These names and their ancesto...

What Does the Bible Have to Say about Marriage Problems?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Does the Bible say anything about what to do if you have marriage problems?...

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...

7 Non-Traditional Christmas Verses to Read This Year

Bethany Verrett

The Bible is inexhaustible, and studying it under the guidance of the Holy Spirit can reveal truths and make connections someone had never noticed before. Throughout God’s Word He reveals bits and pie...

Why Is Sarah Mentioned in the Hebrews 11 Hall of Faith?

Brad Simon

The delayed promise motivated Sarai to do what we all do so often. She took matters into her own hands. She convinced Abram to have a child with their servant girl. Maybe God will bless Abram’s descen...

What Exactly Is a Theophany?

Mike Leake

If you see a picture of Jesus in your cheese toast does this qualify as a theophany? What about God appearing to Moses in a burning bush, is that one? When an angel appears to someone, do we use anoth...

4 Big Lessons from Lesser-Known Parables

Alyssa Roat

Over the course of His ministry, Jesus delivered dozens of parables about the new way of life He was ushering in. Sources list between 27 and 70 parables, depending on how they’re counted. Man...

Does God Ever Change His Mind?

Britt Mooney

God doesn’t need to change his mind due to sin. And yet he does seem to either repent or stay his actions due to certain reasons. brbrHowever, it is important to understand these instances in the cont...