People in the Bible

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? The book of Jonah is one of the Bible’s most...

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

by Geoffrey Yunus
December 16, 2022 • 5 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? Jesus often clashed...

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? The book of Esther is an amazing account that...

What Is the Meaning of Philippians 4:13?

by Kendrick Diaz
July 6, 2022 • 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? Philippians 4:13 is a popular...

Lessons From the Life of Joseph

by Isaac Khalil
December 15, 2021 • 7 minute read

The biblical story of Joseph shows God’s hand having a powerful impact on a young person’s life. What lessons can we learn from the life of Joseph? Joseph was born into a family...

3 Lessons From the First Chapter of Jeremiah

by Kendrick Diaz
November 17, 2021 • 7 minute read

The prophet Jeremiah was called for a special purpose. What lessons can we learn from God’s calling of Jeremiah? Is his story relevant to young people today? Jeremiah’s ministry...

Questions and Answers About the Genesis Flood

by Bill Jahns
February 6, 2019 • 6 minute read

The Genesis Flood is one of the most fascinating accounts in the Bible and also one of the most challenged. This blog post looks at some common questions that are asked about the Bible’s account...

Three Lessons From the Book of Job

by Isaac Khalil
August 20, 2018 • 4 minute read

The book of Job raises many questions. Why did Job have to suffer? What can we learn from Job's suffering? Let’s explore three life lessons from the book of Job.

Is the 2014 Noah Movie Biblically Accurate?

by Erik Jones
April 2, 2014 • 8 minute read

The controversial Noah movie has been called biblically inaccurate, but visually stunning. Read this review to learn about the major problems with this movie. Noah, starring Russell Crowe,...

Complaining Against God

by Erica Golden
February 11, 2013 • 5 minute read

Putting ourselves in the sandals of slaves freed from Egypt can give insights into faith, fear and the tyranny of doubt. What would we have done? Imagine you are in the desert, trudging...

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