Parable of the Sower: Lessons on Spiritual Growth
The Parable of the Sower is found in the Gospels of Matthew 13:1-3, Mark 4:1-2, and Luke 8:4, is one of Jesus‘ most insightful teachings. This parable uses the simple …
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 …
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 …
Matthew – Jesus is the Messiah
Matthew, or Levi, son of Alpheus, lived in Capernaum. He was a publican or tax collector. He wrote the Gospel that bears his name. He died a martyr in Ethiopia. …
Joseph – Jesus Earthly Father
The strength of what we believe is measured by how much we are willing to suffer for those beliefs. Joseph was a man with strong beliefs. He was prepared to …
Gospel of Matthew
The gospel of Matthew begins with the people of Israel were waiting for the Messiah, their king. Matthew begins his book by showing how Jesus Christ was a descendant of …
Ruth & Naomi – A Story of Redemption
The stories of several people in the Bible are woven together so closely that they are almost inseparable. We know more about their relationship than we know about them as …
Rahab – An ancestor of David and Jesus
Rahab was a prostitute in the city of Jericho. As a prostitute, she lived on the edge of society, one stop short of rejection. Her house, built right into the …