Before a person can build a house in the suburbs, there are certain building codes that must be followed. Theoretically, those codes are designed to ensure that the house is build structurally strong and safe so that it will last for years to come. Way back in Bible times, before official building codes existed, there […]
When a man murders someone, the members of his family suffer a terrible impact. Their hearts are devastated. They become the hot topic of gossip in the community. The family name is shamed. The family reputation is tainted. People question their trustworthiness. Why does all this happen? It is because the murderer represents his family. […]
When I was in Bible College, one of the things that I feared was getting to class and having forgotten to do my assignment or having not remembered there was going to be a quiz. Being unprepared is a terrible feeling. Can you imagine how terrible it will be if you are unprepared to enter […]
God allowed several of the Bible characters to get a glimpse of heaven or of God. Jacob, Genesis 28:12-13; Moses and elders, Exodus 24:9-10; Moses, Exodus 33:23; Micaiah, 2 Chronicles 18:18; Ezekiel, Ezekiel 1:26; Ezekiel 10:1; Daniel, Daniel 7:9; Stephen, Acts 7:55; Paul, 2 Corinthians 12:2; John, Revelation 1:12-16; Revelation 4:2. One that stands out […]
God is the creator of all that exists. Because He created life, He knows better than anyone else how to make it work right. In His sovereign wisdom, God created humans as male and female. He ordained marriage between one man and one woman for life. God designed for married couples to have children. He […]
The Bible character Job probably lived in the days of Abraham. His home was in the land of Uz, probably southeast of the Dead Sea. He was a very godly and extremely rich man, as we will see. Both the books of Ezekiel and James mention Job. The book contains several scientifically advance statements. Job […]
Read text. On the day following Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, Jesus and His disciples returned to the city. They likely entered the eastern gate, called the “Golden Gate”. This gate led directly to the temple. As Jesus cleansed the Temple, did He love those He cast out? Yes! His act of discipline was an […]