Sometimes it is hard to remember that God knows what is happening to us and will help us. Have you ever been scared about doing something new like starting in a new school or seeing a new doctor? Sometimes it is hard to remember that God knows what is… Read More
Relationships don’t just happen. You have to get to know someone before you can feel close to them. Good things take time. It took the Israelites over 40 years to understand what God wanted them to do. During this time, they wandered around the desert. What is a relationship… Read More
When a friend promises to eat lunch with you, you depend on him or her to be there at lunch time. The Israelites were the same way. They had received many promises from God. God promised to make them a great nation. God promised to take them to the Land… Read More
What is Kwanzaa? How does it relate to Christianity? Find out more about the history and meaning of this festival. Kwanzaa is a week-long African American festival (December 26-January 1) that concludes one year and begins another. The festival comes from the East-African Swahili phrase “Marunda Ya Kwanzaa,” which… Read More
Festivals were important events in the lives of ancient Israelites. Learn more about the origin and celebration of these feast days. Ancient religious rituals woven with modern tradition enrich the tapestry of life and worship. During the Jewish festival of Rosh Ha-Shanah (New Year), the sounds of the shofar,… Read More
How does the New Testament differ from and build on the Old Testament? Learn more about the language, background and use of the New Testament. Jesus and his disciples spoke Aramaic and used the Hebrew version of the Jewish Scriptures, but the apostle Paul and many other early Christians… Read More
What is true blessing and happiness? Is it fame and fortune, a lucrative job or a healthy family? Or is it a life lived in obedience to God? Check out what the Bible has to say. Many people today think of being blessed as having possessions or money, and… Read More
Idol worship was a major problem for Israelites in the Old Testament. When they adopted the gods of their Canaanite neighbors, they abandoned the Lord. The Canaanites worshiped many gods and goddesses who, together, formed a council. El (“god”), the father of the other gods and humanity, was head… Read More
What happens after death? Check out how the understanding of life after death unfolds throughout the Old and New Testaments. In ancient times, the people of Israel based their hope for life after death through the lives of their descendants. It was considered a tragedy when a man died… Read More
