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Leaders of House Churches in the New Testament
The early church did not have an official place to meet. Instead they met in the homes of local believers. Check out this chart of different house church leaders. The Greek word for "church" (ekklesia) means "assembly" or "gathering." The first churches met in the homes of Christians to pray, sing hymns, read the scriptures, and share "love meals" together.…
READ MORESome Well-Known Miracles of Jesus
Crowds flocked to Jesus during his earthly ministry because he often healed the sick, cast out demons and performed other miracles. Check out this list of Jesus’ well-known miracles and where they occur in Scripture. MIRACLE SCRIPTURE PASSAGE Turns water into wine John 2.1-11 Orders the wind and waves to be quiet Mark 4.35-41 Walks on water Matthew 14.22-33 With…
READ MORENumbers in the Bible
Certain numbers have special significance in the Bible. Check out the list of these numbers and how they appear in Scripture. Certain numbers had special meanings in the ancient world and to the writers of the Bible. This chart gives some key examples. Keep in mind, however, that sometimes these numbers simply represent quantities and are not intended to be…
READ MOREPeople of Faith Mentioned in Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11 is often mentioned as the "Faith Hall of Fame," because it contains a list of the faithful throughout the Old Testament. Check out this list of these giants of faith and see where they appear in Scripture. PERSON DESCRIPTION ACT OF FAITH SCRIPTURE PASSAGES Abel Adam and Eve’s second son, younger brother of Cain. Cain killed Abel when…
READ MORESacrifices and Offerings
Leviticus outlines five different types of sacrifices for the ancient Israelites. Learn more about these sacrifices and see where they are mentioned in Scripture. The laws God gave to Moses and the people required a number of specific kinds of sacrifices or offerings. The objects offered for sacrifice were sometimes brought by the common people and their leaders, but only…
READ MORESpices and Perfumes
The Bible frequently mentions spices and perfumes. Find out what each spice was used for and where it was referenced in the Bible. In the ancient Near East, most spices were considered to be a valuable luxury (1 Kgs 10.10,25; Ezek 27.17-22), especially those that had to be imported by traders and merchants from lands far away. Spices were used…
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