In the Bible, God repeats the important things for emphasis. Sometimes He repeats them Himself, and sometimes His people repeat back to Him what He has already told them. Either way, when the same words keep showing up throughout Scripture, I figure they’re worth paying attention to. One phrase in particular keeps showing up. “Slow … Read more
Apparently, being a handful is not a dealbreaker for God. He has used stubborn, hot-tempered, impulsive, argumentative, fearful, and sometimes an absolute pain in the… King James donkey type people on many occasions. 🫏 Sometimes the most unlikely people are the ones God uses to show the rest of us just what He can do. … Read more
Notey-Note that I did not know: Hanukkah is not in Mosaic law.
Burnt offering – Entire animal burned. Atonement and devotion to God. Grain offering – Grain, flour, oil, etc. Thanksgiving and dedication to God. Peace offering – Sacrifice partly eaten as a meal. Fellowship and thanksgiving with God. Sin offering – Sacrifice for sin, especially impurity or unintentional sin. Cleansing and forgiveness. Guilt offering – Sacrifice for specific wrongdoing that required … Read more
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