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

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