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Studies on the Book of Judges

The book of Judges deals with a period in the history of Israel which some scholars call the “dark age.” The reason scholars use this description to identify this period in the history of Israel is because the information found in the book of Judges is not sufficient to provide a comprehensive understanding of the… Continue reading Studies on the Book of Judges

Why is the First Book in the Bible Called Genesis?

You’ll know how the story fits together if you know why it’s called Genesis. Genesis is a Greek word (γένεσις) meaning birth, how something came to be, the account of a family. The Septuagint translators (c. 200 BC) used genesis to translate tô·lē·ḏôṯ — a Hebrew word meaning a record of descendants or successors. The narrator used this word at… Continue reading Why is the First Book in the Bible Called Genesis?

Studies on the Book of Malachi

Studies on the Book of Malachi The Book of Malachi is the last book in the Bible. It is listed as the twelfth book of the Minor Prophets. In the Hebrew Bible, the book of Malachi is classified among the Latter Prophets. The Prophet MalachiPainting by Duccio di Buoninsegnac. 1310-1311 (Museo dell’Opera del Duomo, Siena Cathedral)… Continue reading Studies on the Book of Malachi

Who were the Bereans in the Bible?

The Bereans were residents of the city of Berea in Macedonia. Paul and Silas preached to them during Paul’s second missionary journey. The account of Paul and Silas in this location is recorded in Acts 17:10-15. It reads, The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived they… Continue reading Who were the Bereans in the Bible?

Jacob’s experience at Bethel

Genesis 28:10-19     This is a story about Jacob, later renamed Israel. This scene is a turning point for Jacob who realizes his position through it. Jacob finds himself alone in the desert after having fled from his outraged brother, despite having just received a tremendous blessing from his father. We see quite a lot… Continue reading Jacob’s experience at Bethel

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The Armor of God: What is the readiness from the gospel of peace (Ephesians 6:15)?

Ephesians 6:15 KJVAnd your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; And your feet shod – There is undoubtedly an allusion here to what was worn by the ancient soldier to guard his feet. The Greek is, literally, “having underbound the feet;” that is, having bound on the shoes, or sandais, or whatever… Continue reading The Armor of God: What is the readiness from the gospel of peace (Ephesians 6:15)?