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?
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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?
Why Was Jesus Christ Called “the Son of God”?
Son of God. — This title, as it was known among the Jews, had in it a very considerable element of ambiguity. We can understand why this was so when we reflect upon the fact that in Old Testament Scripture the expression is more than once used of others besides a Divine Being. It is used of… Continue reading Why Was Jesus Christ Called “the Son of God”?
Why Is Jesus Called the “Son of David”?
Throughout the New Testament 17 verses called Jesus “the son of David“. In fact, the very first verse of the New Testament says this: “The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David,…” (Matthew 1:1 ESV) This title, closely connected with that of ‘Christ,’ and associated in the minds of the people with inadequate conceptions of… Continue reading Why Is Jesus Called the “Son of David”?
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Talents?
Matthew 25:14-30 This parable is always known as the Parable of the Talents; in our translation we have changed the talents into modern currency. The talent was not a coin, it was a weight; and therefore its value obviously depended on whether the coinage involved was copper, gold or sliver. The commonest metal involved was… Continue reading What is the meaning of the Parable of the Talents?
Who were Priscilla and Aquila in the Bible?
Priscilla (/prɪˈsɪlə/; Greek: Πρίσκιλλα, Priskilla or Priscila) and Aquila (/ˈækwɪlə/; Greek: Ἀκύλας, Akylas, “an eagle”) were a early Christian missionary couple described in the New Testament. In every place where the Bible refers to Aquila or Priscilla, it speaks of them together, suggesting that they formed a useful and well respected partnership. Aquila, a Jewish Christian, and his wife, Priscilla, first met Paul in Corinth, became good friends of his, and… Continue reading Who were Priscilla and Aquila in the Bible?