“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 […]

“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” Hebrews 6:19 Anyone who enjoys boating is well aware of how necessary it is to have a decent anchor. From rowboats to large ships, anchors are necessary to provide a firm hold on the vessel, keeping the […]

“At this the whole assembly said, ‘Amen,’ and praised the LORD.” Nehemiah 5:13  There is an old song where the chorus is made up of only five words: amen, amen, amen, amen, and amen. That’s a word we use often, but what does it mean? Amen occurs over 50 times […]

“We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us.”  2 Cor. 5:20 Did you know the United States has representatives in 173 countries? We call these people ambassadors. They are appointed by the President of the United States, and they live in special buildings called […]