Event: A supperDate: Six days before the PassoverPlace: At the house of Nazarus, Martha, and Mary in BethanyInvitee: Jesus and disciplesRecords found in Matthew 26:6-13, Mark 14:3-9, John 12:1-8 The writers of the three Gospel books focus on three people in this event: a woman, Judas Iscariot, and Jesus. When Jesus was at the table,… Continue reading A Woman with an Alabaster Jar vs. Judas Iscariot
Category: Bible Study
Jesus Loved Them To The End: The Last Supper
The scene of the Last Supper is described by four writers of the Gospel. Matthew 26:17-29 Mark 14:12-25 Luke 22: 7-38 John 13 John 13:1 is the testimony of John who was at the path of the cross of the Lord Jesus. “Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that His hour… Continue reading Jesus Loved Them To The End: The Last Supper
Joseph the Dreamer
Genesis 37:1-11 Jacob lived in the land where his father had stayed, the land of Canaan. Now Israel aka Jacob loved Joseph more than any of his other sons, because he had been born to him in his old age; and he made an ornate robe for him. When his brothers saw that their father… Continue reading Joseph the Dreamer
Who were Lois and Eunice in the Bible?
Answer: There is only one mention of Lois and Eunice in the Bible. They were the grandmother and the mother of Paul’s young protégé Timothy. In Paul’s second letter to Timothy, he mentions the faithfulness of these women in raising Timothy with such a devout and fervent faith. He writes, “I am reminded of your sincere faith,… Continue reading Who were Lois and Eunice in the Bible?
What happened on the road to Emmaus?
The events on the road to Emmaus are discussed in Luke 24. In this final chapter of Luke’s Gospel, we read of two disciples (Cleopas and one unnamed) of Jesus who were walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus on the day that Jesus rose from the dead. As they traveled, a man joined them—the resurrected Jesus,… Continue reading What happened on the road to Emmaus?
Is it important to know Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible?
Question: “Is it important to know Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible?” Answer: Martin Luther, the great Protestant reformer, wrote the following in regard to the importance of understanding Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible: “The languages are the sheath in which the sword of the Spirit is contained.” God sovereignly chose to have… Continue reading Is it important to know Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible?
I Just Decided to Follow Jesus, Now What?
“I accepted Jesus—now what?” This is a little bit of a loaded question. Many people, even Christians, are confused about what we do as Christians. This is important to remember: we do not have to “do” anything to be a Christian. All we have to do is accept that Jesus died on the cross for… Continue reading I Just Decided to Follow Jesus, Now What?
The true meaning of Christmas – What is it?
The origin of Christmas is the “Christ mass” or the yearly church gathering in which the birth of Jesus was celebrated. The Bible offers many reasons for why believers celebrate the birth of Jesus as the true meaning of Christmas. First, the birth of Jesus fulfilled many Old Testament prophecies. Isaiah 7:14 notes, “Therefore the Lord himself… Continue reading The true meaning of Christmas – What is it?
Why believe in Jesus?
One of the central parts of the Bible – although the entire Bible is important and not to be taken apart – but if one had to decide for a central passage, then Romans 3:21-26 is to be considered as one of the most central ones. What is said here, and who says it? The… Continue reading Why believe in Jesus?
Arrogance is the boastful “all about me” mindset that God detests.
Question: “What does the Bible say about arrogance?” Answer: The words arrogance, arrogant, proud, and haughty are mentioned over 200 times in the NIV Bible. And in practically every occurrence, it is a behavior or attitude detested by God. The Bible tells us those who are arrogant and have a haughty heart are an abomination to Him: “Everyone… Continue reading Arrogance is the boastful “all about me” mindset that God detests.