Yes, he did, just as we all do. Even though he was perfect, his body still needed rest. The attention from the crowds kept him busy. Mark (6:31) records: “Then Jesus said, ‘Let’s go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest [...]
First, he was taken to Annas, (see John 18:19) the former high priest of Israel. Jesus was mistreated during the questioning, and this was only the beginning of his horrible, unfair trials. Next, he was brought to Annas’ son-in-law, Caiaphas, the current high [...]
Actually, he did! And he was completely right in feeling that way. Every year, Jewish people were required by the Law to come to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover, a special Jewish festival. It was the custom to offer an animal for sacrifice, [...]
Naomi was a Jewish woman living in the land of Moab. She had a husband and two sons. One of her sons was married to Ruth. When both her husband and two sons died, Naomi and her two daughters-in-law left Moab to return [...]
Jesus told us about the person we call the Good Samaritan in a parable. A parable is a fictional story meant to teach a lesson. In the 10th chapter of Luke, an expert in the Jewish Law wanted to test Jesus’ knowledge [...]
Joshua was Moses’ trusted assistant and then took over to lead the people when Moses died. In Exodus (17:8), Moses chose him to lead the battle to fight the Amelekites. Later, he traveled with Moses on the journey toward Mt. Sinai where God [...]
When we think about the fruit we eat, we know that sweet, ripe fruit is the ending part of a journey of growing that starts with a tiny seed. Did you know Christians are supposed to produce “spiritual fruit”? Galatians (5:22 NASB) says, [...]
Jesus’ character and the way he lived his life is filled with good examples of ways we can copy him! He had a peaceful nature. John (14:27 NIV) records him saying, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you...Do not let [...]
Jesus’ character and the way he lived his life is filled with good examples of ways we can copy him! He loved his enemies. Luke (22:50-51) records that when the Apostle Peter cut off the ear of the soldier who came to arrest [...]
To learn about the Magi, we have to go back to the time of Daniel when King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon made him chief over a group of wise men - called Magi - who studied the stars. Many years later, descendants of this [...]
Being of service means having a heart that is ready and willing to help those in need. It’s especially nice if we can help even before being asked. 2 Corinthians tells us (9:7 NIV) “...God loves a cheerful giver.” Here are some practical [...]
Yes, he did. We probably think of him as always being joyful as he went about his ministry, but actually, sometimes he felt sad and cried just like we do. Speaking about Jesus, Isaiah says, (53:3) “He was hated and rejected; his life [...]
With God’s help, of course! For worshipping fake gods and other evil acts, God had allowed the Midianites to overpower the Israelites for seven years. Things were so terrible that the people cried out to God for help. An angel of the Lord [...]
Not really. It is believed that Halloween came from an ancient Pagan festival called “Samhain.” Paganism is a type of religion that worships nature. However, the Bible says we should worship God, the Creator, and not the things He created. Paganism turned several [...]
If we define a ghost as a dead person who has come back to life to communicate with the living, the answer is no. A person is made up of a body and the breath of life - the “spark” that only God [...]
We know that Jesus is God’s son, but did you know he has many other names and responsibilities in the Bible? Before God created the earth, animals and humans, He created a very special spirit being called the “Word,” also known in Greek [...]
The Bible is like a study guide from God to help us follow Him and His son, Jesus. 2 Tim 3:16 (NLT) says, “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize [...]
Jesus is God’s son. In the very beginning, God’s son was called “The Word of God.” We’re told in John (1:3 NLT) “God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him.” This means under God’s direction, his son created the [...]
Praying is a very special privilege. When we speak to the Creator of the universe, we should show deep respect. We can begin our prayer with something respectful like, “Dear God,” or “Dear Lord,” or “Dear Heavenly Father.” We should always end our [...]
Most books take us from beginning to end in an easy-to-understand order. But the Bible does not always follow an order that we are used to. Instead, it shows us history by telling us about the past, reports on what’s happening in our [...]
