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 …
Mary Magdalene – Example of Thankful Living
The absence of women among the 12 disciples has bothered a few people. But it is clear that there were many women among Jesus’ followers. It is also clear that …
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 …
Caiaphas – High Priest of Israel
Caiaphas was the leader of the religious group called the Sadducees. Educated and wealthy, they were politically influential in the nation. As the elite group, they were on fairly good …
Nicodemus – Pharisee, Member of the Sanhedrin
God specializes in finding and changing people we consider out of reach. It took a while for Nicodemus to come out of the dark, but God was patient with this …
Lessons From A Rich Young Man
Introduction to the Rich Young Man A study of the nameless persons in the New Testament is interesting. In John 6, we read about the boy who gave his lunch …
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 …
Do You Want to Get Well?
Look at the setting of this miracle. It took place just inside the Sheep Gate at the pool called Bethesda. His attention was drawn to a man who had been …
Zechariah – Father of John the Baptist
Zechariah was told before anyone else that God was setting in motion his own visit to earth. Zechariah and his wife, Elizabeth, were known for their personal holiness. They were …
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, …
Jesus is the way, the truth and the life
“I am the way and the truth and the life” is one of the seven “I Am” statements of Jesus. On the last night before His betrayal and death, Jesus …
Judas Iscariot – Son of Simon Iscariot
Judas Iscariot, the traitor, was the son of Simon who lived in Kerioth of Judah. He betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver and afterward hanged himself (Matthew 26:14,16). Judas, …
Mastering the Fourth Step of SOAP: Prayer
The Power of Prayer in Bible Study In the realm of scriptural exploration and spiritual growth, the SOAP Bible Study method stands as a steadfast guide, illuminating the path to …
Herod the Great
Herod the Great: King of Judea The Bible records history. It has proven itself an accurate and reliable record of people, events, and places. Independent historical accounts verify the Bible’s …