“Nothing is certain but death and taxes” is a well-known saying often attributed to Benjamin Franklin as a statement on the inevitability of both. Taxes have been a part of history since the beginning of time, and they are also mentioned in the Bible quite a few times. Since God’s word has quite a lot to say about them, here are my top 7 Bible verses about taxes. Amos 5:11 “Therefore because you trample on the poor and you exact... Read more
Who was Esau? Why is it important to know about him? What is his relation Jacob? Esau’s Beginnings When Esau was born he was given a name, most likely due to his appearance. In the Hebrew, “Esav” means “hairy.” This was because he “first came out red, all his body like a hairy cloak, so they called his name Esau” (Gen 25:25). Esau was a manly, man. He was the consummate outdoorsman. He was the eldest son of Isaac and being born... Read more
Who was the Benjamin mentioned in the Bible? Why is it important for us to know? Benjamin, Son of Jacob Benjamin was the son of Jacob whose name was later changed to Israel so Benjamin was one of the twelve sons of Jacob (Israel) and one of the twelve tribes of Israel and his name in Hebrew is “Binyamiyn” means “son of the right hand” which was the hand of authority and of blessing which Jacob inferred upon him. Benjamin... Read more
A new journey in life is often the beginning of new and exciting adventures. It may include traveling to other places, and it is an opportunity for a fresh start. Journeys usually require planning, and it begins with the first step – sometimes not a physical step but a step of faith that occurs when we overcome what may be stopping us from fulfilling our destiny. With this in mind, here are my top 7 Bible verses for a new... Read more
Who was Philip in the New Testament? What was special about this man? The Many Philips There were many Philips in the New Testament as this was a very common name in Judea at the time. There was Philip the Apostle, Philip an adjunct of Caesarea, Philip the Tetrarch, Philip the Deacon and a few others but we will focus on the Philip that most people think of when they read the New Testament and that is the disciple and... Read more
Who was Anna in the Bible and more specifically, Anna in the New Testament? Anna’s Name Meaning Anna was a prophetess and is mentioned very early in the New Testament and is referred to just after Jesus’ birth. Anna’s name is Hebrew of origin and her name means “gracious” or “merciful,” otherwise there is very little known about her and all we can know is what we will find in Scriptures, in particular in Luke chapter two. Anna’s Background We... Read more
Who was the Simeon mentioned in the Bible? Who was the one Simeon in the Old Testament and the Simeon in the New Testament? Simeon, Son of Jacob Simeon was one of the twelve tribes of Israel or Jacob, whose name was changed to Israel (Gen 49:5; Joshua 19:8). Each tribe of Israel began with one family and after hundreds of years, these tribes grew larger and larger until the twelve tribes grew into the millions so the first Simeon... Read more
Who was John the Baptist? What was his connection with Jesus all about? The Significance of John’s Name The name John is of Hebrew origin and in the Hebrew his name is “Iōannēs” and means “Jehovah is a gracious giver.” Now the Bible teaches that children are a gift of God but John the Baptist was no ordinary man. He was extraordinary in many ways. In the beginning, John the Baptist had considerably more followers than Christ did. In fact,... Read more
Have you read about Lazarus in the Bible? Who was this man exactly and why is it important for us to know? The Meaning of Lazarus’ Name Lazarus’ name comes from the Greek word “Lazaros” and means “whom God helps” and it is a form of the Hebrew name Eleazar which is from the Hebrew word “’El`azar” and means something very similar; “God has helped” so Lazarus name essentially means “whom God helps” or “God has helped.” Elazar was the... Read more
Who was Stephen in the Bible? What did he do to make such an impact? What Stephen’s Name Means Stephen’s name is derived from the Greek name “Stéfanos” and means “honor,” “wreath” or “crown” and Stephen may have been the first Christian martyr in the church. Stephen was a deacon in the 1st century church who was stoned to death for preaching the gospel. He also gave one of the greatest historical and apologetic sermons ever given in the Bible... Read more
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