Easy To Understand Answers To Questions About God, Life, And The Bible
The story of Dorcas is found in (Acts 9:36-42). Dorcas, whose Greek name was Tabitha (which means ” a gazelle”), was a disciple who lived in the city of Joppa. The Bible says she was always doing good things and helping the poor. The time came when she became very sick and died. Her body … Read more
Ishbi-benob was one of the descendants of Rapha (the giants). The Bible says the apparent giant’s bronze spearhead alone weighed more than seven pounds. He is only mentioned once in the Bible. Ishbi-Benob Tries To Kill King David In (2 Samuel 21:15-17) the Philistines and Israel are once again at war. King David goes down … Read more
Joseph Caiaphas, the Jewish high priest from 18-36 AD, played a central role in the New Testament plot to kill Jesus. He accused Jesus of blasphemy, and then sent him to Pilate to be executed. According to (Acts 5), the high priest continued to persecute the Church after the death and resurrection of Jesus. Is … Read more
Pontius Pilate was the Roman governor of Judea from AD 26-36. He will forever be known for his part in the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. All four Gospels in the New Testament give us an account of how these two unforgettable events involving Jesus unfolded. This includes how Pontius Pilate himself was directly involved. … Read more