Author: BiblePortal Staff

Do you want to be healed?

The Gospel books testify Jesus as a man of miracles who healed many from various diseases (Mark 1:34). This included curing lepers, paralytics and the blind, among others.  Various accounts of the Lord healing the sick are recorded. One unique question Jesus first asked was a seemingly ordinary but  essential question.  The man who was an… Continue reading Do you want to be healed?

Dogs in the Bible

Dogs are loved, so much so that they are even called “man’s best friend.”  In Scripture, however, dogs are mentioned about 40 times but not as your cute and cuddly companion.  In ancient days, comparing a human to a dog was to imply that they were of lowly status. (2 Kings 8:13; 2 Samuel 3:8; Ecclesiastes 9:4;… Continue reading Dogs in the Bible

Don’t Doubt God

James 1:6  “But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt…” The epistle of James is unique. Through the letter, we can see apostle James’ character. His words are strict, yet further insight reveals his humility and absolute reliance on God’s grace. James was a man of prayer. Chapter 1 talks about trials and temptation.… Continue reading Don’t Doubt God

The Sweetest Song I

This story from Greek mythology takes place on a mysterious island inhabited by a host of creatures called Sirens who are beautiful-bodied, sweet-voiced temptresses. Taking on the form of beautiful women, Sirens lured unsuspecting sailors toward shore by singing. Upon crashing into rocks hidden beneath the waves, the sailors would then be consumed by the… Continue reading The Sweetest Song I

Names of God in the Old Testament

EL, ELOAH [el, el-oh-ah]: God “mighty, strong, prominent” (Nehemiah 9:17; Psalm 139:19) – etymologically, El appears to mean “power” and “might” (Genesis 31:29). El is associated with other qualities, such as integrity (Numbers 23:19), jealousy (Deuteronomy 5:9), and compassion (Nehemiah 9:31), but the root idea of “might” remains. ELOHIM [el-oh-heem]: God “Creator, Mighty and Strong” (Genesis 17:7; Jeremiah 31:33) – the plural form of Eloah,… Continue reading Names of God in the Old Testament

Top Bible Verses of Encouragement

Bible Verses of Encouragement Joshua 1:9 NIV Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” 2 Timothy 1:7 NIV For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. Philippians 4:13 NIV I… Continue reading Top Bible Verses of Encouragement

The Breath Of God – Acts 2:1-13 Bible Study Guide

There were three great Jewish festivals to which every male Jew living within twenty miles of Jerusalem was legally bound to come–the Passover, Pentecost and the Feast of Tabernacles. Pentecost means “The Fiftieth,” and another name for Pentecost was “The Feast of Weeks.” It was so called because it fell on the fiftieth day, a… Continue reading The Breath Of God – Acts 2:1-13 Bible Study Guide

Top 10 Bible Verses For Church Anniversary

What Bible verses are appropriate for a church anniversary? We compiled 10 bible verses to help you start with. Matthew 16:18 NIV And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. Ephesians 4:16 NIV From him the whole body, joined and held together… Continue reading Top 10 Bible Verses For Church Anniversary

Blind Faith – Hebrews 11:1

The great father of faith Abraham came from an idol-worshipping family (Joshua 24:2). Abraham’s father Terah not just worshiped other gods, but also made and sold idol images for a living. This fact was documented in the Midrash, a form of rabbinic literature important to Judaism. For generations, the family ran an idol shop, which… Continue reading Blind Faith – Hebrews 11:1