Bibliotheca

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  • King of the J…udah

    God chose David to be king. David was a shepherd boy of no consequence, and Saul was still King. But David obeyed his calling, and Saul didn’t go quietly. Here’s his path from shepherd boy to the mighty King.

  • The “I Am” Statements

    The “I Am” Statements of Jesus The “I Am” statements appear only in the Gospel of John and reveal how Jesus described His identity and mission. Each statement uses the phrase “I Am,” echoing the divine name God revealed to Moses in Exodus 3:14. Statement Scripture Context I Am the Bread of Life John 6:35…

  • Women at the Crucifixion

    All four Gospels record that several women remained near the cross during the crucifixion of Jesus. While many of the disciples had fled, these women stayed nearby and later became witnesses to both the burial and the Resurrection. The Gospel writers sometimes list slightly different names, which reflects that several women were present near the…

  • Women Who Financially Supported Jesus’ Ministry

    Several women are specifically mentioned in the Gospels as traveling with Jesus and helping to support His ministry. Luke records that these women provided for Jesus and His disciples out of their own resources, showing that they played an important role in the early movement. Key passage: Luke 8:1-3 Mary Magdalene Joanna* The wife of…

  • All the James in the New Testament

    The name James was very common in the first century. Like all the Tylers and Alexes at my workplace! They were everywhere! James comes from the Greek form of the Hebrew name Jacob. Because several men in the New Testament share this name, the Gospel writers and early church leaders often identify each James by…

  • Gospel Writers – the 12? Yes or No

    MATTHEW* One of the Twelve apostles* Former tax collector* Eyewitness to Jesus’ ministry JOHN* One of the Twelve apostles* Brother of James, son of Zebedee, (Jesus nicknamed them “Sons of Thunder”)* Part of Jesus’ inner circle with Peter and James MARK* Not one of the Twelve* Companion of Peter, Paul, and Barnabas* Gospel widely believed…

  • Marys in the Bible

    The name Mary comes from the Hebrew name Miriam. It was a very common name among Jewish women, which is why several different women with the same name appear in the New Testament. Below is a list of all the Marys in the Bible. Click each name for a brief description. Miriam, sister of MosesMary,…