After the birth of Christ, angels appeared to shepherds tending their flocks, and gave them the good news that the Savior of the world had been born. The first reaction of these shepherds was to be afraid. We explore why they reacted this way and why they had no reason to fear. Scriptures referenced include Luke 2:1-12; 2 Corinthians 8:9; 1 Timothy 3:16; Exodus 24:17; Ezekiel 1:28; Matthew 17:5-6; and Revelation 21:23.
The importance of labor and rest is emphasized in both the book of Ecclesiastes and Jesus' teachings. Ecclesiastes outlines ten principles centered around life's...
We wrap up the book of John by exploring how this gospel differs from the synoptic gospels in its purpose. Matthew, Mark, and Luke...
The Book of Lamentations is divided into five chapters. Each chapter represents a separate poem. In the original Hebrew, the verses in each of...