People in the Bible

Defeating the Enemies: Overcoming Pride

by Isaac Khalil
July 1, 2024 • 6 minute read

Pride is difficult to see, yet it is at the root of nearly all sins. Why is it important to deal with pride and sin promptly? How does God deal with pride in us?

Defeating the Enemies: Overcoming Fear and Faithlessness

by Isaac Khalil
June 24, 2024 • 4 minute read

Israel faced an obstacle and responded faithlessly. How do we react to obstacles? Do we let them impede our progress, or do we put our faith and confidence in God?

Defeating the Enemies: Overcoming Societal Influences

by Isaac Khalil
June 23, 2024 • 5 minute read

Does society affect you? Learn how a devious enemy caused Israel to stumble by his influence. How can we overcome the enemy of a godly society?

Defeating the Enemies: Overcoming Weaknesses

by Isaac Khalil
June 21, 2024 • 7 minute read

We all have spiritual weaknesses that can make us especially susceptible to sin and temptation. How can we battle and overcome our weaknesses?

Defeating the Enemies: Overcoming Spiritual Strongholds

by Isaac Khalil
June 20, 2024 • 6 minute read

Do you struggle with sin? What can we learn about overcoming sin from how Israel overcame one of its strongest enemies and obstacles: the stronghold of Jericho?

What Is the Meaning of Philippians 4:13: “I Can Do All Things Through Christ”?

by Kendrick Diaz
May 9, 2024 • 7 minute read

Some take this verse to mean that they can accomplish any physical task that is before them. Is that really true? What does Philippians 4:13 mean?

Who Was Barabbas?

by Isaac Khalil
April 17, 2024 • 6 minute read

The Gospels tell us about a criminal named Barabbas. Who was Barabbas in the Bible? What significance does his story have for Christians today?

Lessons From Jonah

by Isaac Khalil
March 15, 2023 • 6 minute read

The book of Jonah is about a prophet who tried to run away from God. What can we learn from how God dealt with this complicated prophet?

A Lesson From Nicodemus: Are You Living in Light or Darkness?

by Geoffrey Yunus
December 16, 2022 • 4 minute read

What does it mean to live in light or darkness? What can we learn about the difference between light and darkness from the example of Nicodemus?

In a Multitude of Counselors There Is Safety

by Kendrick Diaz
November 7, 2022 • 7 minute read

What does the Bible have to say about listening to counsel? Is there ever a time when we should avoid counsel? Why is a multitude of counselors important? “Follow your heart.”...

The Courage to Be Disliked

by Kendrick Diaz
September 19, 2022 • 8 minute read

Obeying God isn't always popular. The result—standing out and being disliked by others—can be hard. How can we have the courage to be disliked? God says through the apostle...

Lessons From Esther

by Isaac Khalil
September 14, 2022 • 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?

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