The Precision and Power of Pentecost
The Day of Pentecost is always on a Sunday. It celebrates a remarkable day, but it is not only what happened that day but when… Read More »The Precision and Power of Pentecost
Why did a Good God create a Bad Devil?
The Bible says that it was the devil (or Satan) in the form of a serpent who temped Adam and Eve to sin and brought… Read More »Why did a Good God create a Bad Devil?
The Branch: Named hundreds of years before his birth
We saw how Isaiah used the image of The Branch. A ‘he’ from the fallen dynasty of David, possessing wisdom and power was coming. Jeremiah… Read More »The Branch: Named hundreds of years before his birth
The Sign of the Branch: The Dead Stump Reborn
Jesus had critics who questioned his authority. He would answer them by pointing to the prophets that came before, claiming that they foresaw his life. … Read More »The Sign of the Branch: The Dead Stump Reborn
What is the History of the Jewish People?
Jews are one of the most ancient peoples in the world. Their history is recorded in the Bible, by historians outside of the Bible, and… Read More »What is the History of the Jewish People?
Was Jesus the son of a virgin from the line of David?
We have seen that ‘Christ’ is an Old Testament title. Let us now look at this question: was Jesus of Nazareth that ‘Christ’ predicted in… Read More »Was Jesus the son of a virgin from the line of David?
Moses’ Farewell Speech: History marching to the beat of its drum
Moses’ Blessings & Curses in Deuteronomy Moses lived about 3500 years ago and he wrote the first five books of the Bible – known as… Read More »Moses’ Farewell Speech: History marching to the beat of its drum
Was there an Adam? The Testimony of the ancient Chinese
The Bible is a remarkable book. It claims to be inspired by God and to accurately record history. I used to doubt the historical accuracy… Read More »Was there an Adam? The Testimony of the ancient Chinese
Simple but Powerful: What is the meaning of Jesus’ sacrifice?
Jesus came to give himself as a sacrifice for all peoples so that we could escape our corruption and reconnect with God. This plan was… Read More »Simple but Powerful: What is the meaning of Jesus’ sacrifice?
Passover Sign of Moses
After Abraham died his descendants were called Israelites. 500 years later they have become a large tribe. But they have also become slaves of the… Read More »Passover Sign of Moses