Deuteronomy 18:15-19 is one of the most significant Old Testament passages that speaks of a coming prophet. It reads: “The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your brothers—it is to him you shall listen— just as you desired of the Lord your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly, when you said, ‘Let me not hear again the voice of the Lord my God or see this great fire any more, lest I die.’ And the Lord said to me, ‘They are right in what they have spoken.…
Author: Richard Curi
The Zamzummim were a group of people mentioned briefly a few times in the Old Testament of the Bible. Based on the limited information provided, here is what can be gleaned about who the Zamzummim were: The first mention of the Zamzummim comes in Deuteronomy 2:20-21: “That also was regarded as a land of giants: giants formerly lived there, but the Ammonites call them Zamzummim, a people as great and numerous and tall as the Anakites. But the Lord destroyed them before the Ammonites, and they dispossessed them and settled in their place.” This passage indicates that the Zamzummim were…
The apostle Paul was instrumental in spreading the gospel message of Jesus Christ to Gentiles (non-Jews) in the first century AD. Though he did not know Jesus during His earthly ministry, Paul had a dramatic conversion experience where he encountered the risen Christ on the road to Damascus (Acts 9). After this, Paul dedicated his life to preaching the gospel everywhere he went. The core aspects of the gospel according to Paul can be summarized as follows: Jesus as the Messiah Paul taught that Jesus was the Messiah or Christ that the Old Testament prophets foretold would come (Romans 1:2-4).…
The Pilgrims were a group of English Protestants who sought religious freedom and sailed from England to America in 1620 on the Mayflower. They established the Plymouth Colony in what is now Massachusetts. The Pilgrims’ religious beliefs were fundamental to their story and central to understanding who they were. The Pilgrims belonged to the Puritan branch of Protestant Christianity. Puritans believed that the Church of England had become corrupted and strayed too far from Biblical truths. They advocated for a simpler form of worship and church governance. The Pilgrims were separatists, meaning they wanted to completely separate from the Church…
In the Bible, the concept of firstfruits refers to offering the first and best of one’s produce, livestock, or harvest to God. It was a form of sacrifice and worship, acknowledging that all good things come from God. Here are some key Bible verses about firstfruits: Exodus 23:19 “The best of the firstfruits of your ground you shall bring into the house of the Lord your God.” This verse from the law given to Moses instructs the Israelites to bring the first and best portions of their harvest to the Lord. This showed their dependence on God for provision and…
Confidentiality is an important concept in the Bible. There are several verses that discuss the importance of keeping sensitive information private and not spreading gossip or revealing secrets. Here is an overview of some key Bible verses about confidentiality: Proverbs 11:13 – The importance of being trustworthy and not spreading gossip “Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.” This verse emphasizes the importance of being discreet and not spreading private information that could be harmful. A gossip betrays confidences, but someone who is trustworthy protects sensitive information. Proverbs 20:19 -…
Unbelief is a major theme throughout the Bible. It refers to a lack of faith or trust in God and can manifest in a few different ways. Here are some key Bible verses about unbelief: Doubting God’s Power and Provisions “But he answered them, ‘You give them something to eat.’ They said, ‘We have no more than five loaves and two fish—unless we are to go and buy food for all these people.’ For there were about five thousand men.” (Luke 9:13-14a) “On the following day, when they came from Bethany, he was hungry. And seeing in the distance a…
The promise in Isaiah 41:10 that God will strengthen His people is an incredibly powerful and encouraging verse. In context, God is speaking to His people Israel, reassuring them that He will help and uphold them. Even though they feel weak and helpless, God promises to give them strength. This verse has application for all believers today as well. When we feel inadequate and unable to handle life’s challenges, God’s word reminds us that He is right there to empower us. Let’s explore the meaning of this verse further: The Circumstances in Isaiah 41 The book of Isaiah contains prophecies…
Psalm 39:4 says, “Show me, O LORD, my life’s end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting is my life.” This verse expresses David’s prayer to God to help him realize the brevity and fragility of human life. In his distress, David asks God to reveal to him the limit of his life and the exact number of days he has left, so that he may gain wisdom on how to live in light of the fleeting nature of life. There are several ways God makes us know the measure of our days according to the…
Confrontation is an unavoidable part of life. At some point, we will all face conflict, disagreement, and tension with others. The Bible has a lot to say about how we should handle confrontation and conflict with wisdom, truth, and love. Here are some key Bible verses about confrontation: Matthew 18:15-17 If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence…