Peter was a bold example of how anyone can live boldly for God if they rely on the power of prayer and the Holy Spirit. He is a highly relatable figure, coming from a fisherman lifestyle into a powerhouse giant of the faith. Even though he denied Jesus as the most pivotal moment of Jesus' life, he turned his life around and led many people into a relationship with Jesus. In the same way, we should not allow our past failures to keep us from boldly living for Jesus.
The crucifixion of Jesus Christ is an important event in history. The manner in which he died was intended to be an act of atonement for sins, but it also serves as a demonstration of God's love for us. His sacrifice reminds us that we are called to follow his example and give ourselves up for others.
Jesus is often depicted as a tall, lean man who towers over his disciples. Scholars tend to agree that Jesus was about 5'7" (1.70m), or slightly taller than average for a man of his day. A recent study finds that the average height of an adult male in first-century Palestine was 5'3". In order to understand how tall Jesus was compared to other men, we need to know what he looked like and where he came from.
The book of revelation, also known as the Apocalypse of John, is one of the most important books in the Bible. It was written by John, an apostle who lived on Patmos, an island off the coast of modern-day Turkey. This article explores what context around this book may have been and if there is any evidence that John was not in fact its author.
The conversation of biblical age has been fascinating to observe over the years. Scholars have debated if time and hours were counted the same, but to me the most important observation to make is the command from God. At this time, mankind was given the assignment to multiply and populate the earth (Genesis 1:28).
Cain and Abel were the first two sons of Adam and Eve. Cain was a farmer, while Abel was a shepherd. Both brothers made sacrifices to God, but God accepted only Abel's offering. This made Cain jealous of his brother and angry that God would accept someone else's sacrifice before his own. So he killed Abel—and this is why we're not supposed to be jealous.
Moses was a famous prophet who led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. He is also known as one of the most humble men on earth. Moses married Zipporah and had two wives, each of whom was a sister to his first wife.
If we’re to follow the example of Jesus and be faithful in giving our lives for others, shouldn’t we also be informed about the actual events of his death? What we believe about Jesus’ death is important. It determines how we live our lives, who we spend them with, and how we view the world.