“I will beckon to the nations, I will lift up my banner to the peoples.” Isaiah 49:22 We see flags and banners everywhere. We fly the American flag as a sign of loyalty to our country. In many school gymnasiums, we see banners hanging from the ceiling recognizing past victories. […]

“They provided them with clothes and sandals, food and drink, and healing balm.” 2 Chronicles 28:15  There is an old spiritual that has these words: There is a balm in Gilead, To make the wounded whole; There is a balm in Gilead, To heal the sin-sick soul.                                                                       If […]

“On this day shall atonement be made for you, to cleanse you. Then, before the LORD, you will be clean from all of your sins.” Leviticus 16:30  In fall each year people of the Jewish faith celebrate a holiday called Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement. These celebrations began […]

“Anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules.” 2 Timothy 2:5 Who would expect to see sports in the Bible? There are several references to athletics, especially in the New Testament. In the Old Testament, people likely participated in […]

“No wise men, enchanters, magicians, or astrologers can show to the king the mystery that the king has asked.” Daniel 2:27 (ESV)  We enjoy gazing up at the stars on a clear night, especially through a telescope. Some people can even identify the different constellations. People have studied the stars […]

       “The LORD your God brought you out of there with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm.” Deut. 5:15  A word we seldom hear is anthropomorphism. That seems like quite a mouthful. Anthropomorphism is a term we use when we give human attributes to God. For example, […]

“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.” Proverbs 25:11 (ESV) Who doesn’t like to bite into a shiny red apple on a hot summer day? The refreshing flesh of this beautiful fruit is most welcome. Apples are a mainstay of the fruits we enjoy. […]

“When morning came, he called his disciples to him and chose twelve of them, whom he also designated apostles.” Luke 6:13  Jesus had many followers. Thousands of people came to hear him teach and to witness his miracles. Because of his many followers, it was difficult for his enemies to […]

“Take the anointing oil and anoint him by pouring it on his head.” Exodus 29:7 Not too much anointing happens today. However, in Bible times it was well-known. The most prestigious anointing took place in religious ceremonies. Prophets, priests, and kings were anointed with oil to symbolize that God’s blessing […]

“He will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.” Psalm 91:11 Angels are an interesting blessing. We often don’t think about the work they do. They are our silent guardians and invisible helpers. The Bible mentions angels nearly 300 times. Scripture says that God created […]