Dake - The Ultimate Study BibleCommentary NotesWe're all familiar with the ten plagues that God brought on Egypt in the process of delivering the children of Israel from their bondage. But have you ever thought about how long these plagues lasted,...
DeborahMost of the great women in the Bible either are married to a great man or related to one. Sarah is primarily known as Abraham's wife, and Miriam as Moses' sister. Even Esther, who saves the Jewish people from Haman's attempted genocide, is...
IshmaelSon of Hagar and Abraham, Ishmael's name means "God will hear" (Genesis 16:11). Ishmael's descendants are the Arabic peoples according to both Jewish and Arab tradition. His half-brother Isaac was the father of the Jewish nation. Since...
Grieving the Holy Spirit of GodEphesians 4:29-32 (Eph 4:29-32 NASB) Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, that it may give grace to those who hear. And...
The Purpose of Satan in Producing GiantsIt was the purpose of Satan and his fallen angels to corrupt the human race and thereby do away with pure Adamite stock through whom the seed of the woman should come. This would avert their own doom and make...
Chronology of Jubilees Each 50th year may have been specially celebrated in ancient Israel (The last jubilee year may have been officially celebrated as late as the year 121 BCE) Sabbatical years In the late Second-Temple Era, the custom of letting...
It is significant that the apostles and prophets are listed first among those to whom Christ "gave gifts." This order is seen again in 1 Corinthians 12:28 which states: "And God has appointed in the church, first apostles, second prophets....." The...
Does Psalm 22 Prophesy the Crucifixion of Christ?by Wayne JacksonChristian Courier: FeatureSaturday, December 1, 2001 A critic has charged that Christians have manipulated the text of Psalm 22 to foreshadow the crucifixion of Christ. What are the...
APO:The Bible -- The Word of God I. THE BIBLE CLAIMS TO BE THE INSPIRED WORD OF GOD. See 2 Tim. 3:16, 17. 16) All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 17)...