Images, Idols & Idolatry from Genesis to Revelation From Genesis to Revelation, this timeline traces idols in the Bible, along with idolatry, images, false gods, and God-directed physical objects or reminders. 35 of the 66 books contain at least one of these references. The image below is just an at-a-glance visual of the books that … Read more
Reference: Galatians 5:22-23 ❤️ LoveWanting and seeking what is good for others 😊 JoyDeep gladness that isn’t dependent on circumstances 🕊️ PeaceInner calm and trust in God ⏳ PatienceEnduring frustration or delay without losing your cool 🤝 KindnessTreating others with care and compassion; love is the root of kindness ✨ GoodnessChoosing what is morally right … Read more
These names and labels are not mutually exclusive. A scribe could be a Pharisee. A priest could be a Sadducee. Members of several groups could sit on the Sanhedrin. Some labels describe beliefs, some describe jobs, and some describe political or governing roles.
Same piece of dirt. Thousands of years have passed. Temples have been built, destroyed, and rebuilt. Empires have come and gone. Here’s the visual story of Mount Moriah.
The Bible is 66 books, but those books aren’t just thrown together willy-nilly. They’re grouped by type: Law, History, Poetry and Wisdom, Prophets, Gospels, Letters and more. Here’s the 40,000-foot view of who traditionally wrote them, where they fit in the biblical timeline, and what each one is about. Note: Where authorship isn’t certain, I’ve … Read more
Every good speech has to have a great opening. Jesus used the Beatitudes to open the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5. Behold, Matthew 5:3-12 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they … Read more
I’m using NASB here, but I learned the King James Version growing up. “Thy kingdom come“! Matthew 6:9-13 Luke 11:2-4 Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Father, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Your kingdom come. Give us this … Read more
Hebrew: סֶלָה (selah)“Selah” is a Hebrew term appearing 71 times in Psalms and 3 times in Habakkuk. Its exact meaning isn’t certain, but it’s generally understood as a musical or liturgical instruction, possibly indicating a pause, interlude, or moment for reflection. When you see “selah”, it isn’t part of the sentence or prayer. It’s a … Read more
The Apostle’s Creed is one of the oldest and most widely accepted summaries of the Christian faith. Although it was not written by the apostles themselves, it reflects the core teachings of Scripture and has been affirmed by Christians for centuries. I believe in God, the Father Almighty,Creator of heaven and earth. I believe in … Read more