Matthew 13:33 ESVHe told them another parable. “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven that a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, till it was all leavened.” Matthew 13:33 NIVHe told them still another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds… Continue reading What is the Meaning of the Parable of the Leaven?
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What Is the Fruit of the Spirit?
The Fruit of the Holy Spirit (sometimes, incorrectly, referred to as the Fruits of the Holy Spirit) is the result of the Holy Spirit’s presence and working in the lives of maturing believers and is itemized in Galatians 5:22-23. In the context of these verses, the singular fruit of the Spirit is contrasted with the plural works of the flesh (Galatians… Continue reading What Is the Fruit of the Spirit?
5 things you should know about Heaven
From music to movies to books and more, Heaven is a topic that fascinates people both in the Church and in the world. Yet as with other spiritual matters, much confusion abounds regarding the concept of Heaven. Scripture alone gives us the truth. Here are five things you should know about Heaven. 1. Heaven is… Continue reading 5 things you should know about Heaven
Who was Eli in the Bible?
ē´lı̄ ( עלי , ‛ēlı̄ ) was a high priest of the Jews, the first in the line of Ithamar, 1 Samuel 2:27. He was also the second-to-last judge of Israel, succeeded only by Samuel. For the first time in Israel, Eli combined in his own person the functions of high priest and judge, judging Israel for 40… Continue reading Who was Eli in the Bible?
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Mustard Seed?
Matthew 13:31-32 NIV31 He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. 32 Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come… Continue reading What is the meaning of the Parable of the Mustard Seed?
What was a Nazirite(Nazarite) in the Bible?
The word ‘Nazirite’ (KJV Version incorrectly ‘Nazarite’) is used to indicate both a kind of vow and the person who made such a vow. It comes from the Hebrew word nazir, whose meaning indicates that a Nazirite vow was one of separation ( Numbers 6:2). Those who made Nazirite vows wanted to show openly that they… Continue reading What was a Nazirite(Nazarite) in the Bible?
A Guide to The Parables of Jesus, and Full List in the Bible
The parables of Jesus are found in the Synoptic Gospels and some of the non-canonical gospels. They form approximately one third of his recorded teachings. Jesus’s parables are seemingly simple and memorable stories, often with imagery, and all teach a lesson in our daily lives. Scholars have commented that although these parables seem simple, the messages they convey are deep,… Continue reading A Guide to The Parables of Jesus, and Full List in the Bible
Who was Samson in the Bible?
Samson (/ˈsæmsən/; Hebrew: שִׁמְשׁוֹן, Šīmšōn, “man of the sun”) was the last of the judges of the ancient Israelites mentioned in the Book of Judges (Judges 13 to 16) and one of the last leaders who “judged” Israel before the institution of the monarchy. He was son of Manoah, a man of the town of Zorah in the tribe of Dan, on the border of Judah. Joshua 15:33; Joshua 19:41.… Continue reading Who was Samson in the Bible?
7 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About The Longest Psalm In The Bible
What’s the longest psalm in the Bible? Remember this for your next Bible quiz: it’s Psalm 119. It’s a fascinating part of the Bible, which stands out dramatically from the psalms that surround it. What’s it all about? Here are seven things you (probably) didn’t know about Psalm 119. 1. Yes, it is really long. It is… Continue reading 7 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About The Longest Psalm In The Bible
What is the meaning of the Parables of the Hidden Treasure?
Matthew 13:44 ESV“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Although this parable sounds strange to us, it would sound perfectly natural to people in Palestine in the days… Continue reading What is the meaning of the Parables of the Hidden Treasure?