Rebekah (rḗ – bek´a, רבקה, ribhḳāh; Septuagint and New Testament Ῥεβέκκα, Rhébekka, the usual English spelling Rebecca) was wife of Isaac, mother of Esau and Jacob. She was the daughter of Bethuel, granddaughter of Milcah and Nahor, the brother of Abraham. Becomes Isaac’s wife The well-known story of the facts leading up to the marriage of Isaac and Rebekah is told in Genesis 24:1-67, and gives valuable information as… Continue reading Who was Rebekah in the Bible?
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Where is Ephesus, and What is the significance in the Bible?
Ephesus was the capital and the largest city of the Roman Empire’s province in Asia Minor. It bore the title of “the first and greatest metropolis of Asia.” Located at the mouth of the Cayster River, on the east side of the Aegean Sea, the city of Ephesus was perhaps best known for its magnificent… Continue reading Where is Ephesus, and What is the significance in the Bible?
Why Did Jesus Weep?
When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews who came with her also weeping, He was deeply moved in spirit and was troubled, and said, “Where have you laid him?” They said to Him, “Lord, come and see.” Jesus wept. So the Jews were saying, “See how He loved him!” (John 11:33–36) The scene was… Continue reading Why Did Jesus Weep?
7 Greek Words Christians Should Know
As a Christian, you will come across many Greek words at church, during Bible study, sermons or in conversation. Here are some common Koine (Biblical) Greek words worth knowing. Kerygma (Proclamation of God’s Word) Kerygma (from the Greek word κήρυγμα kérugma), a Greek word used in the New Testament for “preaching” (see Luke 4:18-19, Romans… Continue reading 7 Greek Words Christians Should Know
Where did Jesus say “It is more blessed to give than to receive”?
Acts 20:35 ESVIn all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
The Parable of the Lost Sheep
What does the Bible say about Being a Disciple of Jesus?
徒, a Chinese character, is combined with 彳 (walking) and 走 (running) and means disciples who walk and run together. Disciples are the people who follow the ‘Life of Jesus.’ Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.Luke 14:27 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him,… Continue reading What does the Bible say about Being a Disciple of Jesus?
How to have hope when everything is going wrong. Hopeless and Depressed? Here is the Story of Bartimaeus
This is a true story. Turn to Mark 10:46-52. If you look at the Bible, some people didn’t seem likely to receive salvation, but they received it. On the other hand, the people who seemed likely to be the first to receive salvation, did not. The teachers, scribes, and educated religious leaders in the days of Jesus… Continue reading How to have hope when everything is going wrong. Hopeless and Depressed? Here is the Story of Bartimaeus
Colossians 4:2 Bible Devotional: Devote Yourselves to Prayer
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. – Colossians 4:2 NIV It is interesting to remark how large a portion of Sacred Writ is occupied with the subject of prayer, either in furnishing examples, enforcing precepts, or pronouncing promises. We scarcely open the Bible before we read, “Then began men to call upon the… Continue reading Colossians 4:2 Bible Devotional: Devote Yourselves to Prayer
What Is the Belt of Truth in the Armor of God?
Ephesians 6:14 NIV14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, The belt of truth is the first piece of the “full armor of God” listed in Ephesians 6:10–17. In KJV it’s said “having your loins girt about with truth” (Ephesians 6:14 KJV) Having your… Continue reading What Is the Belt of Truth in the Armor of God?