Why did God punish Miriam? Was it wrong for her to rebuke Moses for the wrong thing?
Let's first read the scriptures in Numbers 12:1-15: “Miriam and Aaron began to talk against Moses because of his Cushite wife, for he had married a Cushite. ‘Has the LORD spoken only through Moses?’ they asked. ‘Hasn't he also spoken through us?’ And the LORD heard this. (Now Moses was a very humble man, more humble [...]
What is really the Lord's Supper and its significance to the new convert?
The last evening that our Lord was with his disciples (the day we would term Thursday) was the opening night of the fourteenth of Nisan (first month of the Jewish calendar). This would be the last meal that our Lord would eat with his 12 disciples before his crucifixion. It was so important that he [...]
What are some scriptures from the King James version about being a good leader for the kingdom of GOD?
The scriptures tell us about the qualities of both good and bad leaders. The best leaders are servants to others and examples of Christ-like behavior. Consider the following scriptures: Mat 23:10-12 "Do not be called leaders; for One is your Leader, that is, Christ. But the greatest among you shall be your servant. Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and [...]
Who in the book of John left everything to follow Jesus?
The Gospel of John was written years after the first three Gospels. Matthew, Mark and Luke wrote a detailed history of the life of our Lord and Savior. These Gospel writers also recorded specific admonitions and instructions our Lord gave to his disciples and other listeners, as to what it meant to become his true [...]
Is the Christmas celebration really done according to the Bible?
Nowhere in the Bible are we told to celebrate the birth of Christ. With that said, there is no reason that we shouldn’t exchange small gifts in honor of the birth of our savior. In fact, it seems very appropriate. In Matthew 2:11 the Magi visited Mary and Joseph after Jesus was born and presented [...]
What prompted Zacchaeus to give half of his goods to the poor?
Few phrases ring more true than “actions speak louder than words.” In the case of Zacchaeus we might wonder what prompted Zacchaeus to climb the sycamore tree in the first place. Luke 19:1-3 tells us that “he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a [...]