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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
In Ezra, why did most of the Jews refuse to return to Jerusalem?
The return to Jerusalem Ezra recorded that King Cyrus of Persia granted the Jews in exile the permission to return to Jerusalem. And in response to the King’s decree, “the…
What does the Bible tell us about the ancient city of Damascus?
Geography The city of Damascus is considered one of the oldest in the world. Geographically, it is situated on the eastern foothills of the Anti-Lebanon mountain. And it ranges 50…
What’s the difference between the Pharisees and Sadducees?
The Jewish/Roman historian Flavius Josephus mentioned the three sects that the Jews were divided into in the year 145 B.C. These were the Pharisees, Sadducees and the Essence. The Pharisees…
Who was King Jehoram/Joram in the Old Testament?
The Bible mentions two kings by the name Jehoram/Joram. Both were brothers-in-law to one another. The first Jehoram was Jehoshaphat’s son who reigned in the southern kingdom of Judah from…
Why was David judged for taking a military census of Israel?
The story of King David taking a military census to his nation is found in 2 Samuel 24. King David ordered Joab, his army commander, to “Go, number Israel and…
Why is the upside down cross satanic when Peter died that way?
Peter was the only one of the disciples to be crucified. He did not feel worthy to die in the same way Christ did, so he requested that he die…
Why were the disciples going to Emmaus?
Judy I absolutely love love that story and that story’s found in Luke chapter 24. And so falling kind of again like Tina mentioned the good secrets of events…
What happened on Easter Monday?
Good question Justace. You know I just want to say first off all these responses will be from the Bible and so if you look in the Bible for Easter…
What are the different types of prayer?
Definition of prayer Prayer is the opening of the mind to the Lord as to a friend. Not that it is necessary to make known to Him what we are,…
