Perspectives

A closer look at the literal family of Christ Someone told him (Jesus), “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to you.” Matthew 12:47 Let’s begin with an obvious statement: Joseph was not Jesus’ father. Matthew Chapter 1 tells us the genealogy of Jesus

Why did the Magi bring their particular gifts? On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Matthew 2:11 The Magi

Interesting places in the Holy City On that day, when all the nations of the earth are gathered against her, I will make Jerusalem an immovable rock for all the nations. All who try to move it will injure themselves. Zechariah 12:3 I have had the privilege

What is the meaning of this story? As one of them was cutting down a tree, the iron axhead fell into the water. “Oh no, my lord!” he cried out. “It was borrowed!” 2 Kings 6:5 During the days of Elijah and Elisha, the Hebrew prophets lived

What in the world is this story about? From there Elisha went up to Bethel. As he was walking along the road, some boys came out of the town and jeered at him. “Get out of here, baldy!” they said. “Get out of here, baldy!” 2 Kings

What are the Behemoth and Leviathan? Look at Behemoth, which I made along with you and which feeds on grass like an ox. Job 40:15 Can you pull in Leviathan with a fishhook or tie down its tongue with a rope? Job 41:1 Half of Job Chapter

What/who are the Cherubim and Seraphim? Above him (the Lord) were seraphim, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. Isaiah 6:2 Each (cherubim) had four faces and four wings, and under

What does casting lots mean? Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles. Acts 1:26 In Hebrew culture, God’s people used “lots” to determine His will in a particular matter. Other ancient cultures did this as well.

The 12 stones that adorned the breastpiece Whenever Aaron enters the Holy Place, he will bear the names of the sons of Israel over his heart on the breastpiece of decision as a continuing memorial before the Lord. Exodus 28:29 Ever since I was a kid, I

Who were the Nephilim? The Nephilim were on the earth in those days—and also afterward—when the sons of God went to the daughters of humans and had children by them. They were the heroes of old, men of renown. Genesis 6:4 This story in Genesis 6 might