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Three Things You May Not Know About Maundy Thursday and Good Friday

by David Treybig
April 17, 2025 • 6 minute read

Reflecting on Jesus’ death is sobering. Unfortunately, the timing is rarely understood. Do Maundy Thursday and Good Friday fit the timing in the Bible?

Beware of the Bunny: The Dark Origins of Easter’s Symbols

by Mike Bennett
April 16, 2025 • 3 minute read

What’s with all the Easter bunnies and Easter eggs? Do they obscure the meaning of Jesus Christ’s resurrection—or worse?

Why Is Jesus Called the Lamb of God?

by Kendrick Diaz
April 14, 2025 • 7 minute read

The title “Lamb of God” applies only to Jesus Christ and connects to Old Testament prophecies of Him. What does His title tell us about Jesus and His work?

Do the Symbols of Easter and Passover Clash or Align?

by Isaac Khalil
April 11, 2025 • 9 minute read

Some see Easter and Passover as memorials of the same events, just under different names. But a closer look at both reveals they are fundamentally different.

Feasts in the Bible: Why Should They Matter to Christians?

by Kendrick Diaz
April 2, 2025 • 8 minute read

Leviticus 23 records the “feasts of the Lord.” What are these feasts? Though often dismissed as “Jewish” holidays, are they also relevant to Christians?

Why April Fools’ Day Is No Laughing Matter

by Monica Ebersole
March 30, 2025 • 4 minute read

Is this celebration of trickery and practical jokes just a harmless day of fun? Or could there be more to it? Should Christians participate in April Fools’ Day?

Germany Rearming: A Historic and Prophetic Turning Point?

by Isaac Khalil
March 28, 2025 • 9 minute read

Europe is being pressured to take more responsibility for its own defense, prompting Germany to begin rearming. Should this be an alarming development?

5 Major Differences Between Passover and Easter

by Isaac Khalil
March 27, 2025 • 5 minute read

Most consider Passover a Jewish holiday and Easter a Christian one. But when we compare the biblical Passover with Easter, we find big differences.

The Meaning of Matthew 6:11: “Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread”

by Jeremy Lallier
March 26, 2025 • 8 minute read

Jesus told us to pray for our daily bread. The Bible gives examples that help us more deeply understand what He means by this and how to apply it today.

Does God Have a Specific Will for Your Life?

by Jordan Iacobucci
March 24, 2025 • 9 minute read

Many preachers and churches claim they can help people find God’s specific, individual purpose for their lives. What does the Bible teach about God’s will for you?

Why Did Jesus Come to Earth?

by Jordan Iacobucci
March 19, 2025 • 9 minute read

Jesus Christ’s life was the most significant event in history. But why exactly did Jesus leave heaven and come to earth? This post will share 10 reasons.

Lessons From Esther

by Isaac Khalil
March 12, 2025 • 7 minute read

Esther was a remarkable woman who helped save her people from an attempted genocide. What lessons can we learn from Esther today?