John the Baptist ate them. God sent plagues of them on the land of Egypt. Read more about how this small insect made an important contribution to biblical history. A locust is a kind of grasshopper that travels in swarms and causes great damage to crops and other plants. Read More

The Sacred Chest held the Ten Commandments, was kept in a special part of the Tabernacle and symbolized God’s presence with the Israelites. Read how this important artifact caused plagues and inspired worship in ancient times. The sacred chest (also known as the Ark of the Covenant) was the… Read More

What does forgiveness mean? Why is it necessary? This tool will guide you understand and experience God’s forgiveness. The Bible is filled with many stories that can inspire and challenge us. They also repeatedly demonstrate that God wants a relationship with us and sin keeps getting in the… Read More

The Bible spans thousands of years, has hundreds of characters and speaks on countless topics. This devotional tool gives highlights of events, characters and themes so that you can easily find and reference them in your Bible study. A Guide to Key Events, Characters and Themes of the Bible… Read More

Egypt was a key player in the Ancient Near East for thousands of years, but the power structure within Egypt was constantly changing. Check out this brief overview of over 3,000 years of Egyptian dynasties. DYNASTIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS APPROX. DATES Pre-dynastic and early dynastic periods… Read More

Jesus’ twelve disciples went through three years of training during Jesus’ earthly ministry. See where they are mentioned in each of the Synoptic Gospels. The twelve disciples of Jesus are listed in three of the four Gospels. See how the desciples named in Mark and Luke compare to the… Read More

The Bible says David was “a man after God’s own heart.” See a chronological timeline of major events in David’s life. EVENTS SCRIPTURE PASSAGES RELATED PSALM The Lord choses David to be king 1 Sam 16.1-13 Ps 78 David plays the harp for king Saul 1… Read More

Not all proverbs are the same. Some are descriptions, others are parallel statements, and a few are written as instructions. Reference this chart to help you better understand and appreciate the wisdom in Proverbs. The wise sayings found in PROVERBS can be grouped in a number of… Read More

The early church did not have an official place to meet. Instead they met in the homes of local believers. Check out this chart of different house church leaders. The Greek word for “church” (ekklesia) means “assembly” or “gathering.” The first churches met in the homes of Christians to… Read More

Crowds flocked to Jesus during his earthly ministry because he often healed the sick, cast out demons and performed other miracles. Check out this list of Jesus’ well-known miracles and where they occur in Scripture. MIRACLE SCRIPTURE PASSAGE Turns water into wine John 2.1-11 Orders… Read More