The Queen of Sheba is a mysterious biblical figure who appears in passages about King Solomon. Her story raises many questions that Bible scholars have debated for centuries. While the Scripture does not provide exhaustive details, there are some key points we can gather: Sheba was a wealthy kingdom The Queen is consistently referred to as “the Queen of Sheba” (1 Kings 10:1, 2 Chronicles 9:1), indicating she ruled over the kingdom of Sheba. The exact location of Sheba is uncertain, but most scholars believe it was located in the southwest region of the Arabian peninsula, in what is now…
Author: Emma Price
The dispensation of Law refers to the time period in the Bible when God’s people, the Israelites, were required to follow the Law of Moses. This dispensation lasted from when the Law was given to Moses on Mount Sinai around 1446 BC until the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ around 30 AD. The Law was given to reveal sin, point people to the need for a Savior, and prepare the way for the coming of Christ. Let’s take a deeper look at the dispensation of Law and what the Bible teaches about this important period in salvation history. The…
The concept of the sanctity of life is central to the Christian worldview. It stems from the biblical teaching that human beings are created in the image of God and therefore have inherent value and worth (Genesis 1:26-27). This doctrine forms the basis for Christian views on critical issues like abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, and war. At its core, believing in the sanctity of life means affirming the sacredness and dignity of all human life. All Human Life Has Value A belief in the sanctity of life starts with the premise that all human life, at all stages and in…
The dispensation of Promise refers to the period of time in the Bible when God made specific promises to certain people. This dispensation covers the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph in the book of Genesis. God’s promises during this dispensation included: The promise to Abraham to make him a great nation, bless him, make his name great, and make him a blessing to all families of the earth (Genesis 12:1-3) The promise to give Abraham’s descendants the land of Canaan (Genesis 12:7, 13:14-17, 15:18-21) The promise to make Abraham’s descendants as numerous as the stars in…
The epic of Gilgamesh is an ancient Mesopotamian poem considered to be one of the earliest surviving works of literature. It tells the story of Gilgamesh, the king of Uruk, and his adventures with his companion Enkidu. In the epic, Gilgamesh interacts with various gods and supernatural beings, including the Anunnaki. The Anunnaki play a prominent role in Mesopotamian mythology and refer to a group of powerful deities. Based on Sumerian myths, the Anunnaki were believed to be the children of An, the god of the sky, and Ki, the goddess of the earth. They served different functions such as…
Servant leadership is a philosophy and set of practices that enriches the lives of individuals, builds better organizations and ultimately creates a more just and caring world. At its core, servant leadership promotes the idea that leaders should be focused on serving others first, rather than serving themselves. The servant leader strives to meet the highest priority needs of others before considering his or her own interests. Servant leaders shift authority to those who are being led. They listen first to affirm others and draw out their ideas and perspectives to build consensus. They also turn hierarchy upside down into…
The Bible makes several mentions of dragon-like creatures, which has led to much speculation about whether dragons actually existed in biblical times. However, the original Hebrew and Greek words translated as “dragon” in English versions do not necessarily refer to the fire-breathing, winged dragons depicted in medieval legends and fantasy stories. Here is an overview of key passages in the Bible referencing dragons: Old Testament References The Book of Job (likely the oldest book of the Bible) describes a creature called Leviathan that some link to an ancient dragon or sea monster: “Can you pull in Leviathan with a fishhook…
The story of Job in the Bible raises difficult questions about why God allowed His faithful follower Job to undergo intense suffering. At face value, it may seem unfair that Job lost everything – his possessions, his children, and his health – just so God could prove a point to Satan. However, a deeper look at the story provides insight into God’s justice, Satan’s limited power, and God’s sovereignty over suffering. The Wager Between God and Satan In Job 1, God pointed out Job to Satan as a blameless and upright man who feared God and shunned evil. Satan argued…
The Bible has a lot to say about faith and its importance in the Christian life. At its most basic, biblical faith is trust in God and believing that He will do what He has promised (Hebrews 11:1). Faith is critical because the Bible tells us that without faith, it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6). Let’s take a deeper look at how the Bible describes faith. Faith comes from hearing God’s word Romans 10:17 explains that “faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” In other words, faith is strengthened and grown as we spend…
Who were the Canaanites? The Canaanites were a group of ancient people who lived in the land of Canaan, which corresponds to modern-day Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria and Jordan. According to the Bible, the Canaanites descended from Canaan, who was one of the sons of Ham, son of Noah (Genesis 10:15-19). The Bible first mentions the Canaanites in Genesis 12, when God promises the land of Canaan to Abraham and his descendants. At that time, the Canaanites occupied the Promised Land that would later become the homeland of the Israelites. Throughout the book of Genesis, the Canaanites are described as…