In the bustling streets of Jerusalem, a group of Pharisees and scribes brings a woman caught in the act of adultery before Jesus. They were testing his wisdom and adherence to Mosaic law. They ask whether she should be stoned, as the law prescribes. Jesus responds with the famous words, “Let him who is without… Continue reading The Story of the Adulterous Woman: Compassion and redemption in modern society
Category: Bible Stories
The Ananias and Sapphira Story
An interesting event happened in Acts chapter 5. It relays a story to us about a man called Ananias along with his wife Sapphira. Throughout the Bible, God has revealed many devastating events. We find most of them in the Old Testament, but the New Testament has its share also. At the end of Acts 4,… Continue reading The Ananias and Sapphira Story
Tales of the Nevi’im – Malachi
The Tales of the Nevi’im are the Stories of the Prophets. In Hebrew navi (nah-vee’) means prophet and the plural, prophets, is nevi’im (neh-vee-eem’). Israel had many prophets, some of whom we know from the Old Testament, others are lost to us in history. Many of Israel’s prophets spoke to the people but didn’t write… Continue reading Tales of the Nevi’im – Malachi
Nothing Compares to Reading the Bible, the Book of Life – Raising Zion
Not everyone loves to read from a book. More youth today prefer audiobooks or podcasts. However, we read, whether eyes or ears or both, we need to be grateful we can. What’s critical is what content are you consuming daily? When Jesus says each day has its evil, ask yourself what content you consume through people or… Continue reading Nothing Compares to Reading the Bible, the Book of Life – Raising Zion
Bible stories about God’s deliverance
Bible stories about God’s deliverance Posted on June 21, 2012 Updated on June 19, 2012 Deliverance comes form the Lord God, and God is the deliverer. Almost everyone needs one form of deliverance or the other, because there is hardly anyone without a problem. Is there any problem you have been trying to solve, and has remained unsolved in… Continue reading Bible stories about God’s deliverance
Rediscovering the True Wonder of Christmas
“Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid.” Luke 2:8-9, NIV “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” If you tune… Continue reading Rediscovering the True Wonder of Christmas
Recapturing the Art of Wonder
Walking life’s hard paths after a while challenges your resilience, steals your Joy and mocks your Hope. Burdens weigh heavier and placing one foot in front of the other becomes the theme song of most days. But what if instead of continuing to carry weighted sorrows, you chose exchanging the dreary for delight, recapturing the art wonder?… Continue reading Recapturing the Art of Wonder
Guest Post: Don’t Lose the Essentials – Enjoying the Journey
Dr. Charles Keen has served as a faithful pastor, Bible teacher, author, Bible publisher, and missionary statesman. We are happy to call him a friend. This good man has been a constant encourager to those who are engaged in the work of the gospel. This article from his pen will be a challenge for all… Continue reading Guest Post: Don’t Lose the Essentials – Enjoying the Journey
Book of Obadiah: Edomites and the sin of pride
Do you ever find yourself struggling with pride in your daily life as a Christian? It is a common challenge we all face. In the bustling world we live in, humility can sometimes feel like a scarce commodity. However, the Book of Obadiah offers valuable insights into the dangers of pride and the consequences it… Continue reading Book of Obadiah: Edomites and the sin of pride
Little Known Bible Characters: Iddo
When I read the Bible and someone is named that I am not too familiar with, it makes me curious. I’ll never get tired of studying Paul or Peter or John or Stephen or Lydia…but then someone is mentioned and I go “Another person to get to know! Who was h/she?” Like, Tychicus, Eutychus (the… Continue reading Little Known Bible Characters: Iddo