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7 Things You Didn't Know about the Book of Judges

Bethany Verrett

The Old Testament is full of epic battles, weighty history, and examples of God’s might and mercy. One of the most exciting books of the Bible, with one of the most unique governmental structures in I...

The Greatest Biblical Villain - Who Was King Nebuchadnezzar?

Meg Bucher

King Nebuchadnezzar was the greatest and most powerful of all the Babylonia kings. His name means “Oh Nabu (a Babylonian god), protect my son (or my boundary), according to the New Intern...

Why Should We Bother Reading Leviticus?

Sheila Alewine

Leviticus is the third book of the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Bible, written by Moses. Together, they tell the story of the nation of Israel, the chosen people through whom the Savior wou...

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?...

Why We Should Be Encouraged That Jesus Is the Same Yesterday, Today and Forever

Jessica Brodie

If you’re feeling vulnerable and rootless today because of the ever-changing tides of culture and the sweep of violence and sometimes evil that often clutches onto this world, take heart. He was, He i...

What Hosea's Daughter Lo-Ruhamah Teaches Us about God's Love and Mercy

Sylvia Schroeder

Yet, through what Hosea's daughter Lo-Ruhamah teaches us about God's love and mercy, this attribute of God’s character shines....

What Is the Cultural Significance of Sharing a Meal?

Heidi Vegh

We see in the New Testament that Jesus held this tradition in high esteem and proceeded to place a high significance on sharing a meal throughout His ministry. We often find Him reclining at a table, ...

Where Is Galatia, and Why Did Paul Write to the Galatians?

Bethany Verrett

This book provides a bridge from the Old Testament to the New, and shows that while there are divisions in this life, all are one in Christ. One day we shall live as one people in God’s kingdom. ...

What Does It Mean That Jesus Is the “Faithful Witness” in Revelation?

Rick Kirby

 In times of darkness and utter moral decay, the greatest hope and encouragement God’s people can have is knowing that the second Adam has faithfully kept the covenant that we never could, and cl...

What Does the Bible Say about the Harvest?

Lisa Loraine Baker

The first specific mention of harvest is Genesis 8:22, when the Lord God makes the Noahic Covenant and said “seedtime and harvest will never cease” as long as the earth remains. Another covenant, anot...

7 Ways to Honor the Fallen on Memorial Day

Barbara Latta

The Lord called for memorials and celebrations to occur on multiple occasions throughout history. Joshua commanded a member of each tribe to take a stone and set it up on the banks of the Jordan River...

How Can We See the Gospel in Exodus?

Mike Leake

Someone once asked me what is the most important tip you would give to a person first learning to read the Bible. My answer is simple. It’s all one big story that points to Jesus. This truth has revol...

How the Meaning of Maundy Thursday Reminds Us to Love Others

Pamela Palmer

Holy Week is a sacred and blessed time for Christians around the globe. The week leading up to Easter Sunday is one that helps Christians focus on the cross in heart and spirit by recounting the final...

What Does the Bible Say about Couples Living Together before Marriage?

Sheila Alewine

Ultimately, it doesn’t matter what our culture decides about this issue of engaging in a sexual relationship with someone outside the covenant of marriage. The real issue is what God thinks of you, fo...

Can We Find the Gospel Message amidst Job’s Suffering?

Mike Leake

The book is Job’s attempt at getting a hearing with the God of the Universe. Along the way, we hear from all of Job’s friends who wax eloquent about their views of suffering. But there is no gospel in...

Assurance of God's Love

This is where the faith journey starts: understanding that God loves you. If you do not have an assurance of God’s love, your faith journey will not last long. ...

Why Is God a "Consuming Fire"?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

In Scripture, fire can be used as a form of judgment but it is also used in purification or refining. With that being the case, what are the things God would turn his attention to consuming or burning...

What Does the Bible say about Israel?

Jason Soroski

The history of Israel, and their unique relationship with God, is a rich and fascinating one that began in the Garden of Eden and continues to this very day. God is certainly not done with Israel!...

What Are Each of the 12 Tribes of Israel Known For?

Emma Danzey

The 12 tribes of Israel came from Jacob’s 12 sons. Each tribe was named after one of Jacob’s children or grandchildren. ...

What Should Christians Know about the Controversial History of Paedobaptism?

Ben Reichert

What makes paedobaptism controversial and what should Christians know before considering it?...