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There are often questions that just come up when studying the Bible. They may seem off the wall, but it’s surprising how many we have asked ourselves
How did sin originate in the Universe?
Pride was the sin that Lucifer, God’s highly exalted angel (Ezekiel 28:14), harbored in his heart. Before his fall, Lucifer was the most beautiful and the wisest of all the…
Why did King Ahaziah fail to receive healing from his sickness?
Ahaziah of Israel was the son of King Ahab and Queen Jezebel. This king ruled from 853—852 BC. He did great wickedness before the Lord. Ahab and Jezebel introduced Baal…
If God loves the nation of Israel, why did He allow the Holocaust?
The genocide of Jewish people, as well as others, during the Holocaust is one of the most terrible crimes ever committed against humanity. Hitler and his Nazi regime committed murder…
What was the supernatural gift that King Solomon received from the Lord?
The Bible tells us that “Solomon loved the LORD, walking in the statutes of David his father” (1 Kings 3:3). So, the Lord appeared to him in a dream by…
Who was Herod Agrippa I in the Bible?
Historical background Herod Agrippa I was one of the Roman rulers over Israel from the Herod dynasty and he ruled Judea from AD 41 to 44. He was the son…
Why is Galatia mentioned in the Bible?
Galatia refers to the land of the Gauls (Gr. Galatai). This land was occupied by a main division of the Gallics who traveled west into Europe. These inhabitants lived in…
Who is Felix in the New Testament?
Historical background Marcus Antonius Felix was the Roman procurator of Judea Province (52 – 60 AD) that ruled after Ventidius Cumanus. He was the younger brother of the Greek freedman…
What was the conflict between Rehoboam and Jeroboam?
Rehoboam and Jeroboam were the kings ruling over the divided kingdom of Israel. Rehoboam was the son of Solomon and king of Judah in the south (1 Kings 11:43), whereas,…
Who were the four daughters that prophesied?
The four daughters that prophesied Luke recorded that “…Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven… had four virgin daughters who prophesied” (Acts 21:9-9). Philip the evangelist (Acts 8:5–13,…
What is the story of Elisha and the Widow’s Oil?
The story of the prophet Elisha and the widow’s oil is recorded in 2 kings 4:1-7. The Bible tells us that there was a certain woman of the wives of…