From chapter 8 of Acts, the story of the Ethiopian Eunuch and Philip the Evangelist illustrates how the teachings of Christ were circulated around the world in biblical times as they do today. It begins with an angel visiting Philip, telling him to go south from Jerusalem to Gaza. There he sees a eunuch, a court official of the Queen of Ethiopia,

Paul and Silas in PrisonPaul and Silas are imprisoned in the 16th chapter of Acts after Paul commands an evil spirit out of a slave girl that had been following them. The possessed slave girl had a spirit of divination that had brought her masters much profit by fortune-telling. (Acts 16:16-24)Paul's accusers here care little for religion, but they

The Bible story of Elijah and Elisha is found in both books of Kings from the Old Testament. They are two of the most notable prophets from scripture helping to restore Israel in a time of wicked rulers. Elijah is initially presented in 1 Kings 17 as the seer who foretold a three-year drought in the land of Israel. At that time, Israel was ruled by

The Doubt of Thomas Bible StoryAfter His resurrection, Christ appears to ten of the disciples and gives them the gift of the Holy Spirit with the authority to forgive sins (John 20:19-23). When told by the other disciples, "we have seen the Lord," Thomas doubts this is true until he sees Jesus and His wounds for himself. 8 days later, Jesus again a

Photo credit: wikimediacommonsJesus Heals Bartimaeus: Bible StoryBartimaeus was a blind beggar who called out to Jesus for mercy and healing. The faith of Bartimaeus is seen in how he addresses Jesus as the Son of God. While the crowd tells the blind man to be quiet, Bartimaeus just became louder! When Jesus tells his disciples to bring the blind m

Jesus Forgives and Heals a Paralyzed ManThe miraculous Bible story of Jesus forgiving and healing a paralytic in Capernaum is found in the second chapter of Mark. In this Bible account, Jesus forgives the sins of a paralyzed man which is doubted by the scribes as they question Christ's authority to pardon the sins of man. Jesus, "perceiving in His

uponJesus Walks on Water Bible StoryThe miracle of Jesus feeding the 5,000 had just finished and Jesus wanted some time alone to pray so he told his disciples to get on a boat and go to the other side of the Sea of Galilee. Jesus wanted some time alone to pray. During the journey a dangerous storm overtakes the boat the disciples are in and they be

Jezebel, from the Old Testament (Kings I and II), was the wife of King Ahab who ruled the kingdom of Israel. By opposing the worship of the Hebrew god Yahweh, neglecting the rights and well-being of her subjects, and challenging the great prophets Elijah and Elisha, she prompted the internal conflict that plagued Israel for decades. Tyrannical Rule

What was the Golden Calf in the Bible?The following definition is from Easton's Bible Dictionary, Golden Calf: (Exodus 32:4, Exodus 32:8; Deuteronomy 9:16; Nehemiah 9:18). This was a molten image of a calf which the idolatrous Israelites formed at Sinai. This symbol was borrowed from the custom of the Egyptians. It was destroyed at the command of M

The Drunkenness of Noah (Genesis 9:18-29)Bible Meaning of Noah's DrunkennessThe following commentary from Matthew Henry describes the meaning of Genesis 9:The drunkenness of Noah is recorded in the Bible, with that fairness which is found only in the Scripture, as a case and proof of human weakness and imperfection, even though he may have been sur

Photo credit: gettyimages/gldburgerThe Bible Story of John the Baptist's DeathJohn the Baptist, well-known for baptizing Jesus in the River Jordan, is commonly referred to as the precursor or forerunner of Jesus. There are many parallels to the lives of John the Baptist and Jesus, as they both preached about repentance and the Kingdom of God and c

Saul and the Witch of Endor (1 Samuel 28)1 In those days the Philistines gathered their forces for war, to fight against Israel. And Achish said to David, "Understand that you and your men are to go out with me in the army." 2 David said to Achish, "Very well, you shall know what your servant can do." And Achish said to David, "Very well, I will ma

Photo credit: PexelsThe story of Shadrach, Meschach, and Abednego from the Bible book of Daniel 3 tells us of three Jewish boys who refused to bow down to the King of Babylon, King Nebuchadnezzar.The three men grew wise and respected as highly appointed officials in Babylon. Other Babylonian officials who were jealous of the Shadrach, Meschach, and

“Then they said, ‘Come, let us build ourselves a city, with a tower that reaches to the heavens, so that we may make a name for ourselves; otherwise we will be scattered over the face of the whole earth”The Tower of Babel Bible story is found in chapter 11 of Genesis in just a few verses. This is a summary of the Biblical account of the Tower of Ba

What Is the Promised Land?In the Bible, the term “Promised Land” refers to a specific region of land that God endowed to His chosen people, as part of their heritage. (Genesis 12, Genesis 26:3, Genesis 28:13) God first gave this pledge of land to Abraham saying, “I will establish your borders from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea, and from the

In the Bible narrative of Christmas, there are two angelic visits that occur important to the story. First, the angel known as Gabriel visits the Virgin Mary to inform her that she will give birth to the "Son of the Most High." Additionally, an angel appears to shepherds watching over their flock to bring them "good news of great joy" that a savio

Photo Credit: Wikipedia, ‘Ahasuerus and Haman at the Feast of Esther’, Rembrandt, 1660Queen Esther in the BibleThis is a summary of the Biblical account of Queen Esther. The story of Esther begins with a grand banquet at the palace of King Ahasuerus, also referred to as King Xerxes. The king had become drunk on wine and commanded that his wife, Que

"Israel can be a dusty place, and sandaled feet get filthy walking to and fro. In ancient times, a person entering a home removed his sandals and cleaned his feet. Or if the homeowners were wealthy, servants would do the washing. This distasteful but necessary task fell to the worker of lowest position in the household. Imagine the disciples’ surpr

Christ Tells Nicodemus "You Must Be Born Again" (John 3:1-15)For God So Loved the World (John 3:16-21)Bible Commentary on NicodemusNicodemus was afraid, or ashamed to be seen with Christ, therefore came in the night. When religion is out of fashion, there are many Nicodemites. But though he came by night, Jesus bid him welcome, and hereby taught us

Get Your FREE copy of our 40-Day Lent and Easter Devotional - filled with daily Scriptures, reflections, and prayers for the Lent season. Download itThe Temptation of Jesus Bible StoryThe temptation of Christ is described in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. According to scripture, after being baptized by John the Baptist, Jesus fasted for 40