What was the significance of Zidon/Sidon in the Bible?
Zidon/Sidon Zidon/Sidon was an ancient Phoenician city that dates back to over 3000 years. The seaport Zidon, was called the “great Zidon” during the era of the Hebrew conquest (Joshua…
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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
What does the Bible say about violence?
Violence Violence is defined as the use of physical force so as to injure, abuse, damage, or destroy. Violence is the natural outcome of sin. God created the world perfect…
Were women involved in Christ’s ministry?
Woman in ancient Jewish religious culture In Jewish circles of the Pharisees and Sadducee, women seem to have had no impact. The role of Jewish women in public life was…
Why did God pronounce that women would suffer pain in childbirth?
The pain in childbirth After the fall, the Lord declared to Eve, “I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception; In pain you shall bring forth children; your desire…
Why is mercy more important than sacrifice?
Mercy not sacrifice The Lord stated, “For I desire mercy and not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings” (Hosea 6:6). Mercy is religion in practice and…
Can the believer be delivered from a generational curse?
Generational curse The second commandment has the following generational curse: “You shall not make for yourself a carved image… you shall not bow down to them nor serve them. For…
What does the Bible say about extrasensory perception (ESP)?
Definition The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines extrasensory perception (ESP) as perception (telepathy, clairvoyance, and precognition) that involves awareness of information about events external to the self not gained through the senses…
Do animals have rights in the Bible? Does God care for them?
God’s care for animals God has a tender care for the animals He created. He declared, “every beast of the forest is mine, the cattle on a thousand hills. I…
What does the Bible say about magic?
Magic The Bible condemns all forms of magic (white or black) and witchcraft. Magic comes from Satan who uses “lying wonders” to deceive the world (2 Thessalonians 2:9; Revelation 13:2).…
Can a person actually speak life?
The Old Testament The Bible declares that believers can actually speak life for their words have power (Proverbs 18:21). If they use their words in harmony with the will…
