Thomas Didymus – Doubting Thomas
Thomas Didymus aka Doubting Thomas Thomas Didymus lived in Galilee. Tradition says he labored in Parthia, Persia, and India, suffering martyrdom near Madras, at Mt. St. Thomas, India. Thomas was …
Moses – Prophet and Deliverer of Israel
Some people can’t stay out of trouble. When conflict breaks out, they always manage to be nearby. Reaction is their favorite action. This was Moses. He seemed drawn to what …
Apostle John – Brother of James, Son of Zebedee
John Boanerges, son of Zebedee and Salome, brother of James, the Apostle. He was known as the Beloved Disciple. A fisherman who lived in Bethsaida, Capernaum, and Jerusalem, he was …
Jacob – Son of Isaac, Brother of Esau
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are among the most significant people in the Old Testament. It is important to realize that this significance is not based upon their personal characters but …
John the Baptist – Prepares the Way for the Messiah
There’s no getting around it – John the Baptist was unique. He wore odd clothes and ate strange food and preached an unusual message to the Judeans who went out …
James – Bother of John, Son of Zebedee
James, the Elder, Boanerges, son of Zebedee and Salome, brother of John the Apostle; a fisherman who lived in Bethsaida, Capernaum, and Jerusalem. He preached in Jerusalem and Judea and …
Timothy – Beloved and Faithful Son
Painful lessons are usually doorways to new opportunities. Even the apostle Paul had much to learn. Shortly after his disappointing experience with John Mark, Paul recruited another eager young man, …
Pilate – Governor of Judea
In Jesus’ day, any death sentence had to be approved by the Roman official in charge of the administrative district. Pontius Pilate was the governor of the province of Judea, …
Mastering the Third Step of SOAP: Application
Application Introduction In the realm of delving into the depths of Scripture, the SOAP Bible study method stands as a guiding beacon, illuminating the path to a more profound understanding …
Acts of the Apostles
The Book of Acts is the historical link between the Gospels and the Epistles. It is the only book that carries on the story from the ascension of Jesus to …
Apollos – Fervent in Spirit
Some people have an amazing natural talent for public speaking. Some even have a great message to go along with it. When Apollos arrived in Ephesus shortly after Paul’s departure, …
Priscilla & Aquila – A Godly Marriage for Ministry
Some couples know how to make the most of life. They compliment each other, capitalize on each other’s strengths, and form an effective team. Their united efforts affect those around …
Luke – Evangelist, Doctor, Historian
One of the essential qualities of a good doctor is compassion. People need to know that their doctor cares. Even if he or she doesn’t know what is wrong or …
Silas – Faithful Brother, Fellow Missionary
The lives of the first Christian missionaries can be described with many words, but “boring” is not one of them. There were days of great excitement as men and women …
Barnabas – Son of Encouragement
Every group needs an “encourager” because everyone needs encouragement at one time or another. However, the value of encouragement is often missed because it tends to be private rather than …