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Angels
Angels are popular images in the modern world. But what does the Bible say about angels? Find out here. The word “angel” in English is based on the Greek word angelos, which means “messenger.” Most often in the Bible, this is exactly what angels do—bring messages from God to people. Sometimes angels deliver messages or give orders in a personal…
READ MOREActs of Mercy
Justice, generosity, kindness. All of these ideas are involved in the biblical understanding of mercy. In the Bible, God's people are encouraged to respond to God's blessings by helping others and giving generously to the poor. The giving of gifts (alms) to the needy is strongly encouraged, and those who do so are promised a full life (Prov 14:21,31; Isa…
READ MOREPurity (Clean and Unclean)
It’s easy to get dirty. You could touch a dead animal, eat the wrong kind of food or be exposed to a contagious skin disease. Read about why purity is important in the Old and New Testaments. Ancient Israel defined being pure in three ways: (1) to be free of dirt or pollution; (2) to have no contact with anything…
READ MOREPhoenicia
Where was Phoenicia and why was it important? Find out now. Learn more about the ancient land of Phoenicia and the role that it played in ancient times. The ancient Greeks were probably the first to use the name “Phoenicia” to refer to a specific area of Canaan. Around 1300 B.C., the name Canaan was used to describe the area along…
READ MOREPersia
After Babylon fell, Persia became a major power in the Ancient Near East. Find out what influence Persia had on the people of Israel in the Bible. Persia— now modern-day Iran— was a key country of power during biblical times. Learn about the role it played and the people who were tied to it. Ancient Persia was similar in size and…
READ MOREPalestine
What area does Palestine refer to? How was it important in the Bible? Check out this article to find out more. Have you been wondering about the conflict in the Middle East and why it has been going on for so long? Learn more about Palestine and see if you can make some connections. Palestine refers to the area of land…
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