Certain numbers have special significance in the Bible. Check out the list of these numbers and how they appear in Scripture. Certain numbers had special meanings in the ancient world and to the writers of the Bible. This chart gives some key examples. Keep in mind, however, that… Read More

Hebrews 11 is often mentioned as the “Faith Hall of Fame,” because it contains a list of the faithful throughout the Old Testament. Check out this list of these giants of faith and see where they appear in Scripture. PERSON DESCRIPTION ACT OF FAITH SCRIPTURE… Read More

Leviticus outlines five different types of sacrifices for the ancient Israelites. Learn more about these sacrifices and see where they are mentioned in Scripture. The laws God gave to Moses and the people required a number of specific kinds of sacrifices or offerings. The objects offered for sacrifice were… Read More

The Bible frequently mentions spices and perfumes. Find out what each spice was used for and where it was referenced in the Bible. In the ancient Near East, most spices were considered to be a valuable luxury (1 Kgs 10.10,25; Ezek 27.17-22), especially those that had to be… Read More

We can learn from the past, but how do we remember it? Check out this chart describing different ways that people passed down history. Even before the invention of writing, people have felt the need to preserve the memory of past events for future generations. Because of what… Read More

How did ancient Israelites determine amounts or weights? Learn about the biblical units of measurement, their modern equivalents, and their use in Scripture. Weights and measures in the original languages of the Bible are expressed in terms that are not easy for people today to visualize or understand. While… Read More

Before Israel was ruled by a king, a series of judges controlled Israel. Check out this list of judges and their accomplishments. JUDGE YEARS OF SERVICE CHIEF ENEMY ACCOMPLISHMENTS SCRIPTURE PASSAGE Othniel… Read More

Use this prayer to guide your devotions during the Advent season. Lord God, we are waiting and watching. We wait, not knowing when you will come. We watch, not knowing where you will come. But you will come, just as you have promised. You have appeared to us in… Read More

Dig beyond giant bunnies, egg hunts and pastel-colored candy to find what Easter is really about. Easter is the celebration Jesus Christ’s being raised again to bodily life after he was nailed to a cross and died. Jesus’ being raised from death is called the Resurrection. According to the… Read More

Dig beyond giant bunnies, egg hunts and pastel-colored candy to find what Easter is really about. Christians around the world consider Easter to be a time of joy and celebration. Little girls and boys receive chocolate eggs and bunnies, while adults pick out their Sunday best – but what… Read More