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Jesus’ Brother James and Faith
Jesus’ brother James appears to be the man who led the Jerusalem church after Jesus’ death. People have long argued about whether Jesus had siblings. Jesus’ brothers are mentioned four times in the...
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Jesus in Gethsemane
Jesus in Gethsemane–that’s where he spent the final night before his crucifixion. But what does Gethsemane mean, and where was that garden? In Hebrew, the word Gethsemane means “oil press.” Some...
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Starting to Read the Bible
People starting to read the Bible often don’t know where to start. It’s a large book with many chapters, divided into two sections: the Old Testament and the New Testament. How do you know where to...
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Noah’s Family on the Map after the Flood
Where did Noah’s Family go on the map after the flood? Like many, I’m reading the Bible in a year again (third year in a row). On day three, I read about Noah’s ark, the flood, and then his family....
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A Year in a Chronological Bible
I spent last year reading a Chronological Bible. It was amazing how different Scripture looked! The subtitle on the cover explains why. “The entire New International Version in 365 daily readings...
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Looking for a Good Bible Map Book
I’m looking for a good Bible map book. You know, a Bible atlas. I want one that will tell me both the ancient names, as found in the Bible, yes. But I’d also like one that provides the modern names as...
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Baalam Without the Ass: Good Guy or Bad?
What do you know about the prophet Baalam without the ass, from the Bible? Oh, all you Sunday School kids–who may have snickered about the ass–usually only know one element. But other than that...
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Jesus’ Father Joseph in Nazareth
We saw references to Jesus’ Father Joseph in 2022 Israel. Mary, Jesus, and God the Father were all over the place. Joseph, as usual, remained in the background. Walking through the family’s Nazareth...
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Looking up to Heaven. An idea.
I felt like I was looking up to heaven as I looked at the church screen. Except, it wasn’t heaven–it was the surface of water. The photographer took the photo underwater looking up at the surface. It...
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Marys in the Bible: Why So Many?
Why are there so many Marys in the Bible? We’re going to look at some Scriptures as we ponder it, but I’d like to make one comment. As an English major in college, and a professional writer for the...
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Bible Study Preparation: A How-To for Learners
Bible Study preparation has been part of my life since my teens. I didn’t become a Bible study leader until I graduated from college in the Dark Ages. It was hit or miss–depending on where the Navy...
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Joab and Abner: Seas of Blood on Their Hands
I’ve been reading about Joab and Abner recently, fascinated by their parallel lives. Old Testament generals, they led King David’s and King Saul’s armies. Blood poured from both mens’ hands–including...
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Reading Chad Bird–and Listening, too–in 2024
I’ve been reading Chad Bird’s words every day, so far, in 2024. Who is he? He describes himself this way: “Chad Bird is a speaker, scholar, writer, and truck driver who weds biblical truth to life...
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Jesus’ Three Cs: Don’t Condemn, Condone; Commend.
What were Jesus’ three Cs? Do not condemn. Do not condone. Commend. Why are Jesus’ three Cs important? They tell important lessons about Jesus and about us. Where does the concept of Jesus’ three Cs...
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A Land Flowing with Milk and Honey? Where?
“It was a land flowing with milk and honey,” the Bible often says in describing Israel. (See Exodus 3:8; Numbers 14:8; Deuteronomy 31:20; Ezekiel 20:15). What does that word picture suggest to you? I...
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God’s Point of View or Yours? Whose to Use?
Do you see God’s point of view as you walk through life? Or is your own more important? My question comes out of the Bible’s Judges 17:6: “In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what...
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Jesus’ Toddler Years in Egypt
Were Jesus’ toddler years really spent in Egypt? The Bible seems to say so, as do ancient traditions. But why would Mary and Joseph take their firstborn to Egypt? An angel appeared in Joseph’s dream...
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Walking in Darkness: AD 1.
In AD 1, give or take a few years, the people of Israel were described as “walking in darkness.” What did that mean? What were the conditions when Jesus was born? Why would His arrival–the Messiah is...
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Why Write Bible Notes in your Bible?
Do you write Bible notes? As in, marking passages, or dating them, or simply writinga note. Why? Why not? It’s a long-standing tradition and has valuable results. Two of my favorite writers did it all...
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Which Transfiguration Mount was It?
Which Transfiguration Mount did I visit in Israel? Since no one is sure on which mountain Jesus visited with Moses and Elijah, who knows? But, we did see the two best choices: one because of...
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