The Zohar valley is identified by scholars as the Edom Way mentioned in 2 Kings 3. It hosts the ruins of a fortress and an observation tower. Mount Sodom is made of 80% salt and is home to the longest single running salt cave in the world. Lot’s Wife Pillar is a salt pillar standing… Continue reading Lot’s Wife Pillar, Mount Sodom, and Zohar Fortress
A Woman with an Alabaster Jar vs. Judas Iscariot
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
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?
The Bible Commands us to Help the Weak and Poor
The Bible is filled with reminders to help the poor and weak. Through these Bible verses, we can can know where God’s concern is and align with His heart more. Our God is a God of justice, and He is looking for faithful servants who can be His hands and feet, as well as those… Continue reading The Bible Commands us to Help the Weak and Poor
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 Hindu And The Anthill
The Word became human and lived here on earth among us (John 1:14). Dear friends: God lovingly works in many mysterious ways to communicate His great message of love and forgiveness to people of all nations, tribes, languages and cultures, and in ways they can best understand. There was a man from India who was a devout… Continue reading The Hindu And The Anthill