The lame beggar lay near what was known as the Beautiful Gate. A name which indicated the beauty of its workmanship and material. The temple had gates on all sides, nine in total, each beautifully covered with silver and gold. Corinthian gate But the gate known as the Corinthian gate surpassed the others. Larger, moreContinueContinue reading “A Lesson From the Beautiful Gate”
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Significance of the Intertestamental Period
In most Bibles, the Old and New Testaments are separated by a blank page. But that single page represents a long interval known as the 400 years of silence, because we have no record of God speaking through the prophets or inspired writers. Nevertheless, God was at work orchestrating world affairs to bring about the fullnessContinueContinue reading “Significance of the Intertestamental Period”
The Religious Climate in Christ’s Time
The rabbis of Christ’s day proudly regarded Judea, with its traditional learning and religious academies, as superior to the northern regions of Israel. A sentiment that they expressed with the following saying. “If anyone wants to be rich, let him go north (to Galilee); if he wants to be wise, let him come south (toContinueContinue reading “The Religious Climate in Christ’s Time”
Simon Peter and Why We Love Him
Simon Peter, how can we not love him? Delightful in his spontaneity. Lovable in his gregariousness. Transparent and enthusiastic. Quick to act, and react. So sure of himself, yet at times timid and even cowardly. There is something genuine and endearing about Peter and his ways. Simon Peter, with his transparent humanity, is the disciple with whomContinueContinue reading “Simon Peter and Why We Love Him”
What the Romans Ate in Bible Times (Video)
The Roman Empire played an important role in world history, especially in New Testament times. God used it to prepare the world for the birth of the Messiah and to facilitate the spread of the Gospel. Because of its significant role in the time of Christ, it can be very instructive to learn what dailyContinueContinue reading “What the Romans Ate in Bible Times (Video)”
Bible Occupations: Service-Related
Most service-related occupations were carried out in the marketplace. An important place in the life of Oriental communities for conducting business, and more. As we have learned in the other posts of this series, the marketplace also served as a meeting place, a kind of employment office, and even as a preliminary court. In thisContinueContinue reading “Bible Occupations: Service-Related”