In this Bible story, from chapter 6 of the book of Judges, Gideon is called upon to save the people of Israel by leading them against the Midianites. In a common theme of apostasy, the people of Israel had done "what was evil in the sight of the Lord, and the Lord gave them into the hand of Midian." The Midianites were capturing any crops produce

Bible Story of Adam and EveThis is a summary of the Biblical account of Adam and Eve. You can read more in-depth Bible verses from the Scripture below and use the articles and videos to understand the meaning behind this teachable event in the Bible. God created the first man Adam and then created the first woman, Eve. God put Adam and Eve in the G

The Easter Bible Story - While Christmas observes the birth of Jesus, Easter remembers the main Christian event: Christ's suffering, crucifixion, and resurrection. For Christians, Easter is the remembrance of Christ's voluntary death and resurrection to save humankind from sin and death. (1 Peter 1:3)Discover the complete Bible story of Easter, inc

Lazarus in the BibleLazarus was a friend to Jesus and a brother to Mary and Martha. His story appears in the scripture of John 11:1-44 when a messenger shows up where Jesus was ministering and requests Jesus come immediately to the home of a sick man. Lazarus lived in a nearby town, Bethany, two miles southeast of Jerusalem, and was the brother of

You may have seen Christians, mostly Catholics, walking around with a smear of ash on their foreheads and wondered what it meant. Let's look at the meaning of Ash Wednesday, why people wear ashes, and how Christians observe Lent.What is Ash Wednesday?Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, repentance, and spiritual p

The Resurrection of Jesus ChristThe Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation of the Christian faith. Without the resurrection, the belief in God's saving grace through Jesus is destroyed. When Jesus rose from the dead, he confirmed his identity as the Son of God and his work of atonement, redemption, reconciliation, and salvation. The Resurre

Jesus' Feeding of the 5000Sometimes God uses the unexpected to open our eyes to His power. In the Bible story of Jesus feeding the 5,000, we see the doubt of Jesus’s disciples and the provision of God through a miracle. The Scripture below details the account of how five loaves of bread and two fish became enough to feed 5,000 with leftovers!Jesus’

'in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump (for the trumpet shall sound)... shall be caught up among the first in the clouds to meet Christ in the air'The Valley of Dry Bones, or Vision of the Dry BonesFrom the book of Ezekiel, Chapter 37, God brings Ezekiel to a valley full of dry bones in a dream-like vision. He is commanded to

"You shall observe the Feast of Weeks, the firstfruits of wheat harvest, and the Feast of Ingathering at the year's end." ~ Exodus 34:22 (Acts 2:1-4)The Meaning of PentecostPentecost, that is, the fiftieth day (from a Greek word meaning fiftieth), or Harvest Feast, or Feast of Weeks, may be regarded as a supplement to the Passover. It lasted for bu

Abraham and Isaac in the BibleThe story of Abraham and Isaac is one of the most profound narratives in the Bible, highlighting the themes of faith, obedience, and divine provision. When Abraham was 99 years old, God promised him and his wife Sarah, who was 89, a son. Despite their advanced age, God’s promise came true, and Sarah bore Isaac a year l

Solomon's Prayer for WisdomPreceding the Bible story of King Solomon's Judgment regarding the women disputing an infant, he prayed to God for wisdom. It is important to remember that Solomon sought wisdom from the Lord and prayed God would grant him understanding to be a righteous ruler. (1 Kings 3:3-15)The Wisdom of SolomonFrom the first book of K

Jacob is the grandson of Abraham and introduced in the Bible story of Jacob and Esau. After 7 years of service, Jacob’s uncle Laban tricked him into marrying his eldest daughter Leah. Laban then made Jacob work a further 7 years before he could marry his youngest daughter Rachel, who had been Jacob’s first choice of his bride (Genesis 29:18-30). Ja

The TransfigurationThe Transfiguration is a , a manifestation of God, especially of the divinity of Christ, through a display of His uncreated, divine energy.All three Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) reference this biblical event and connect it with Christ's preceding prophecy just days earlier of His own suffering, the carrying of the c

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in

Jesus Curses a Fig Tree (Mark 11:12-25)12 The next day as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry. 13 Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reached it, he found nothing but leaves, because it was not the season for figs. 14 Then he said to the tree, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again.

Bible Story of Jesus' CrucifixionThe crucifixion of Jesus is recorded in the New Testament books, known as the Gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. This Bible story is the central summary of the saving Gospel of Jesus. Jesus had prophesied of his death in Matthew "from that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jeru

Annette Marie GriffinTen Commandments Table of Contents10 Commandments ListThe 10 Commandments Text in Exodus and DeuteronomyMeaning of the 10 CommandmentsImportance of the 10 CommandmentsNumbering DifferencesJesus and the 10 CommandmentsThe 10 Commandments for TodayWhat Did Jesus Say?The 10 Commandments were given to the nation of Israel through M

The Great Commission of Jesus ChristThe Great Commission of Christ occurs in the Gospel books, when Jesus appeared to His disciples after His Resurrection and commanded them to "make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." Furthermore, Christ says to His disciples, "teaching th

The Bible story of Sodom and Gomorrah is one of the most compelling and cautionary stories in the Book of Genesis. These ancient cities, known for their rampant wickedness, were destroyed by divine judgment, leaving a lasting impact on religious and cultural discussions about sin and morality. This article delves into the narrative of Sodom and Gom

Photo credit: Flickr/Jorge ElíasBible Story of the Prodigal SonThe parable of the prodigal son is one of the greatest redemption stories ever told - a story filled with mercy and grace. It is a parable of how God views us and how we can choose to repent and turn to God or reject him. You will learn of a father and two sons in this Bible story. Whil