A Reader asks: The cross that Jesus was crucified on, was it made from the Dogwood tree? Also, the wreath of thorns that Jesus wore, what was it made from? And could you please direct me as to where it is located if anyplace in the Bible. [This article continues after a message from the […]
Bible Questions
Bible History| Was the Devil Cain’s Father?
A reader asks: Was the devil Cain’s father? The Bible is clear on this point. And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. (Genesis 4:1)
Why is there no evidence for the Israelites taking over Canaan?
Secular archaeologists say there is no evidence of a group of people destroying and/or taking over multiple cities during the time of the exodus. Thus, they say, there is no evidence for that part of Biblical history. Secular historians say that during the time of the exodus, if there was one, the Canaanites were a […]
Possible Dates of the Exodus
Dating an event that happened thousands of years ago can be one of the most difficult tasks any modern historian or Bible scholars can do. First, the Egyptians, Babylonians, Hebrews, and other ancient people used different calendar systems, and most were far from perfect. Although the modern calendars were based and had evolved from the […]
Who was St. George?
St. George (Georgios) which means “worker of the land” was born around 280 AD and died on April 23, 303. He was known as a defender of the persecuted Christians and died as one himself. Although there are several noted events from history around this great figure, there is a lot of speculation on what […]
Why didn’t I know that?
10 Facts About the Bible Most People Don’t Know 1 – Adam was still alive when Methuselah and his son Lamech (Noah‘s father) was born. 2 – The Bible can be read aloud in 70 hours. 3 – According to science, the twelve events in Moses’s account of creation are correct and in the right order. (Which […]
Why Did Christ Ride a Donkey on His Triumphant Entry?
The story of Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem can be read in the 21st chapter of Matthew and it tells us how he sent two of his disciples to a village to get a donkey with a colt beside it. He told them to bring the donkey and the colt to him so he can […]
Abraham’s Long Journey to Canaan, Trusting God:
Has God ever taken you on the long route to a promised blessing or leading? You could see a faster way, but instead off you went in almost the opposite direction. Maybe you are in the middle of one now. Below is a quick summary of Abraham’s long-way-round journey from Ur to Canaan. Let us […]
Was King Tut the Pharaoh of the Exodus?
Since the pharaoh, who appears alongside Moses in the Exodus story is nameless, we are left with our best guesses and detective work. One of the most recent guesses comes from a Jewish scholar working in Jerusalem. He suggests that the Pharaoh of the Exodus was none other than King Tutankhamen. He finds two chronological […]
All Saints Day
Also known as All Hallows Day, this holiday is commonly celebrated on Nov 1st. It is a time set aside to remember and honor all church saints throughout history. In the beginning, martyrs were honored on the day of their individual death. Eventually, churches started consolidating them into a single day in order to remember […]