Jesus teaching on forgiveness is an essential component as we stand for our beliefs. Download this resource

Jesus’ parable on wealth helps us address our need for security and the importance of generosity. Download this resource

When the Jewish community gathered in annual rituals to confess their faith in God, they did not formulate abstract creeds and doctrines. They told stories–stories about what God has done. Storytelling does not play a very significant role in modern life in the United States. Mostly we tell stories… Read More

The Bible explicitly calls us to help those who are economically disadvantaged. The Bible explicitly calls us to help those who are economically disadvantaged. Putting a Face on “The Poor” “The poor” in the Bible are those without land or without the economic, legal, and political resources to be… Read More

Jerusalem is a key city throughout the Old and New Testaments. Learn about how Jerusalem turned into a city and why it featured so prominently in Scripture. The story of the Good Samaritan takes place on the road from Jerusalem to Jericho. Is the reference to Jerusalem important for… Read More

An “inn” in the world of the Bible might refer to one of several possibilities. It could be merely a place to stretch out on the ground for a night’s sleep, or a room in someone’s home situated by the highway. It could also be a public building where rent… Read More

Although Jericho is northeast of Jerusalem, travelers go “down” to Jericho. A traveler must come down from Jerusalem’s height, approximately twenty-five hundred feet above sea level, to Jericho’s depth, some eight hundred twenty-five feet below sea level. Although Jericho is northeast of Jerusalem, travelers go “down” to Jericho. The… Read More

What does God say about the poor in the Old and New Testaments? How should Christians approach the poor? Read more here. In the Bible, the “poor” refers to people whose lives are difficult (widows and orphans), people who have been displaced by war, and people who have nothing… Read More

Bread was a basic food and important symbol for people in the Ancient Near East. Find out how bread was important in Scripture. Bread has always been an important and basic food for people (Gen 3.19). In ancient times, bread was made at home by wives (Gen 18.6) and daughters… Read More

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