Who was Simeon?
Simeon was a prophet who was already old at the time of Jesus’ birth. Luke records, “At that time there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. He was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel. The holy spirit was upon him and had revealed to [...]
What is the meaning of Ruth 4:9-12?
Ruth chapter 1 describes how a Jewish man named Elimelech, his wife Naomi, and their two sons travel to the country of Moab. While there, the two sons marry two women of Moab, one of which is Ruth. Sometime after that, Elimelech and his two sons die. Ruth elects to remain with Naomi after her [...]
What does Luke 18:8 mean, "Nevertheless when the son of man cometh shall he find faith on the earth?" (Parable of the Importune Widow)
Jesus was a masterful teacher. He often used stories, known as parables, to convey concepts and lessons in a way that his audience could relate to and apply to their lives. Some parables have multiple levels of meaning depending on the listener’s level of understanding of God and His plan for mankind. Luke 18:1-8 is [...]
Can you please explain how in Exodus 33:11, the Lord would speak to Moses "face to face as one speaks to a friend," but in Exodus 34: 20 He said you cannot see My face, for no one may see my face and live?
When thinking of the expression, "face to face," we should understand it to signify that Moses enjoyed a closeness of fellowship and favor with the Lord rather than that he really looked into the face of Jehovah. Since God is a spirit being, we don’t really know what God looks like, because humans cannot see spirit [...]
Please explain James 5:1-6. (riches, wealth)
James 5:1-6: (KJV) “5 Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you. 2 Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are motheaten. 3 Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as [...]
What was the reason the lawyer asked Jesus the question in Luke 10:25? (Parable of the Good Samaritan)
Jesus used this opportunity to tell the Parable of the Good Samaritan.One of the traditional ways to communicate with the learned men of Israel was by asking questions. First, one would ask a question, and then the other man would respond to the question and then ask a question of his own. Jesus knew all [...]