Dorothy Day strove to obey God in the midst of the violence and injustice around her. Read more about her life and legacy. The Activist When the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 left Dorothy Day’s father without work and penniless, the family moved into a tenement on Chicago’s south… Read More

Although Andrew was the first disciple to follow Jesus, he is often overshadowed by the legacy of his brother, Peter. Read more about Andrew’s life and ministry. The “First-Called” Disciple Andrew was the first disciple called by Jesus (John 1:40). Andrew, the Protokletos (Greek for “first called”), was a… Read More

Stephen, the first Christian martyr, is best known for his death. But he also lived an inspiring life of trust in Christ and dedication to the gospel. Read more about Stephen. The Martyr The story of St. Stephen can be found in Acts 6:1-8:3. He was one of the… Read More

John knew what it meant to follow Jesus. He witnessed the Transfiguration and stayed at the foot of the cross during Jesus’ crucifixion. Learn more John’s life of faith. The Favorite Disciple In the first century a.d., John was a very common Jewish name. It means “God is merciful”… Read More

The Queen of Sheba was a wealthy woman who brought tribute to King Solomon. Sheba was a land southwest of Arabia, or in Africa near the Straits of Babel-mandeb.- The Queen of Sheba was a wealthy woman who played a prominent role in international trade and commerce. Thus… Read More

Simon helped Jesus carry his cross to Calvary. Read more about him here. Simon was the one who helped Jesus bear the cross. He was from Cyrene, a major city in North Africa (Matthew 27.32; Mark 15.21; Luke 23.26). This was a unique opportunity for Simon to be selected to… Read More

Genesis is a book of beginnings. It chronicles the creation of the world, the entrance of sin and the first covenant God makes with man. Throughout these “firsts” God demonstrates his love and faithfulness to his creation. What makes Genesis special? The word Genesis comes from a Greek word… 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

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

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