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the team - Moses was like a god to Pharaoh; Aaron was like a prophet. Ancient Cities

Abimelech, King of Gerar Apocrypha

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Abimelech wants Sarah for himself. Abraham lies and says Sarah is his sister. God
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speaks to Abimelech and preservers his innocence.
Biblical Teachings
Apocrypha Abraham (Genesis 11:27-12:20) Discoveries
God suddenly tells Abraham to move his family to Canaan. After a long journey,
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they arrive to find people already living there, but God appears again and tells him
Timeline that his descendents will inhabit it. A famine comes, so they travel further south to Early Church Workers
Egypt. They meet the Pharoah's men and Abraham tricks them by saying he's History
Bible Quiz Sarah's brother. They give him lots of expensive gifts in exchange for Sarah, who
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joins Pharoah's harem. But then everyone gets sick and they realize something is
How to amiss. Abraham's lie is revealed, Sarah is kicked out, and both leave Egypt safely. Jesus' Birth
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Abraham and Lot are blessed with lots of silver, gold, cattle, and other riches, but Men in the Apocrypha
Why Study since they are living right next to each other, their servants begin to fight, Men in the New
the Bible presumably over water and grazing issues. Abraham tells Lot he can choose Testament
whatever land he wants, and he chooses to go live outside the Promised Land.
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Again, God promises Abraham he will have many descendents and plenty of land to Testament
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New Testament Kings
Abraham (Genesis 14) Old Testament Kings
Abraham gets involved in a dispute between two groups of kings, wins a battle, and
then a priest, Melchizedek, generously provides a feast for him, reminding him that Patriarchs
his mission is spiritual, not militaristic. Prophets
Sermon on the Mount
Abraham (Genesis 15)
When Abraham worries about not having an heir, God reassures him, promising Women in the Early
that he would have as many descendents as there are stars in the sky. Church
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Abraham (Genesis 16) Testament
Sarah tells Abraham to impregnate her servant, Hagar, since she is barren. Hagar
Women in the Old
gets pregnant right away and Sarah immediately becomes jealous. Hagar flees but
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is stopped by an angel, who gives her hope and convinces her to return.

Abraham (Genesis 17)

God blesses Abram and Sarai by changing their names to Abraham and Sarah.

Abraham (Genesis 18:1-15)

Strangers (God's messengers) visit Abraham and Sarah, say that they will be back
in a year, and let them know that Sarah will have a baby in her arms by then. She
laughs with surprise and joy!

Abraham (Genesis 18:16-33)

Abraham talks with God about the people of Sodom. He says there must be at least
a few righteous people there, despite the depravity of the majority. Abraham asks
God to consider saving some Sodomites, and He agrees.

Abraham (Genesis 19)

Angels save Lot and his daughters when God destroys the city of Sodom. Lot's wife
would have been saved, too, had she not looked back as the angels were leading
her away to safety.

Abraham (Genesis 20)

Abraham plays a trick on Abimelech by saying his wife Sarah is his sister.
Thankfully, Abimelech realizes what's going on, confronts Abraham about his lie,
and returns Sarah without touching her. This sequence of events is suspiciously
similar to those in Genesis 12, involving Pharoah in that instance.

Abraham (Genesis 21)

Sarah and Abraham joyously welcome Isaac into their family, despite their old ages.
But Sarah's jealousy forces Abraham to send Hagar and her son, Ishmael, out into
the wilderness. God preserves them there and she goes on to have many
descendents.

Abraham (Genesis 21b)

Abraham and Abimelech make a deal about rights to a well called Beersheba,
giving Abraham full ownership of the water. Abraham makes the land around it his
permanent home.

Abraham (Genesis 22:1-2)

This is the climax of Abraham's story where he is asked by God to sacrifice his
beloved son Isaac.

Abraham (Genesis 22:3-8)

Abraham and Isaac continue their journey up the hill preparing for the sacrifice.
When Isaac questions Abraham, he assures his son God will provide a lamb for the
sacrifice.

Abraham (Genesis 22:9-19)

When Abraham put forth his hand to slay his son, the angel said, "Do not put forth
your hand against the young man, do not do anything to him." Isaac is safe.

Abraham and His Family

Abraham was willing to listen to God and obey him. Abraham was a prophet. He
performed the first healing in the Bible. He died at age 175.

Adam
God forms Adam from the dust of the ground. Learn more about Adam, Eve, the
Garden of Eden, and the serpent.

Amos
Amos was a prophet who worked alone. He was also involved in sheep, cattle, and
fruit businesses. He spoke and wrote often about the inequalities between the rich
and poor.

Ampliatus
Ampliatus was likely a Roman slave.

Ananias and Sapphira

Ananias and Sapphira withheld money from their community and paid the ultimate
price.

The Ancient City of Damascus

Damascus was nestled on a main trade route that connected Egypt and
Mesopotamia. Saul was on his way to Damascus when he saw the risen Jesus.

Andrew, the Apostle

Andrew was one of Jesus' first disciples, and he is the patron saint in many
countries.

Andronicus and Junias

Paul wrote that Andronicus and Junias were Christians even before he was one!

Angel Uriel
Uriel isn't mentioned in the canonical writings, but he does appear as the fourth of
seven archangels in Jewish literature. He is known as the mightiest of all angels.

Anna
Anna was a pious prophet who lived in the temple.

Apollos
Apollos passionately taught others about and debates the principles of Christianity
publicly.

The Apostolic Fathers

The Apostolic Fathers are considered a link between the apostles and later
generations of Christians.

Aristobulus and Narcissus

Aristobulus was the grandson of Herod the Great.

Armageddon
Did you know that Armageddon literally means Mountain of Megeddon, which
perplexes scholars because there are no mountains on the site of Megeddon.

Asenath
Asenath means "gift of the sun" or "gift of the sun-god." She was an Egyptian
princess, aristocratic, and high-born. Pharaoh honored Joseph by giving him
Asenath as his wife.

Athanasius
Athanasius is known as the "Father of Orthodoxy." He made the official list of which
books should be included in the New Testament.

Author of Psalms
Who was known as the sweet singer of songs? He compiled the book of Psalms,
though he didn't write all of them.

Balaam
When Balaam disobeys God's direction, God uses a donkey to convey His
message to Balaam.

Balak
Balak is the king of Moab at the time the Israelites are marching towards the
Promised Land. He tries to get Balaam to curse the Israelites.

Barnabas
Barnabas vouched for Saul after he became Paul on the road to Damascus, and
afterward the two worked together often, spreading Christianity. He had a very high
standing in the eyes of the believers.

Baruch
Baruch was Jeremiah's secretary, and his name means "blessed by Yahweh."

The Beatitudes
Jesus' beatitudes are written without a verb meaning they describe present reality
not a future time. Blessed or Happy is "markarios", a word describing complete
happiness, the realm of the gods.

The Beloved Disciple

There are many theories about who the beloved disciple was, and though none are
definitive, all are interesting.

Ben Sira
Ben Sira was a wise, rather opinionated teacher, translator, and writer.

Ben-ammi
Ben-ammi was Lot's grandson from his younger daughter. He was conceived after
the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.

Benjamin
Benjamin is Jacob's twelfth son and a full brother to Joseph. With her dying breath,
Rachel names him Benoni, which means "son of my misfortune" or "son of my
sorrow." After her death, Jacob changes his name to Benjamin, meaning "son of my
good fortune" or "son of my right hand."

Caleb
The tribe of Judah sends Caleb as their representative when Moses sends a leader
from each tribe to spy out the land of Canaan. Only Caleb and Joshua feel they can
overtake the land of Canaan.
The Canaanites
The Canaanites are the people who lived in the land of Canaan before the arrival of
the Israelites.The origin of the name is uncertain, but it comes from a term meaning
"to be low, humble, subjugated."

Cities of the Seven Churches

Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea made
up the cities of the seven churches.

Clement of Alexandria
Clement was known as the first systematic theologian. He mediated between the
Gnostics and orthodox Christians, which helped Christianity spread widely.

The Concept of Hell

There is no mention of hell in the Old Testament. The Old Testament talks about
Sheol, which is a watery underworld where everyone went, whether they were Jew
or Gentile, good or bad.

Cyrus, King of Persia

Cyrus united the Persians and Medes under one kingdom and eventually even
conquered Babylon, Syria, and Palestine.

Dan and Naphtali

Dan and Naphtali were the sons of Bilhah, Rachel's servant. Rachel gives Bilhah to
Jacob as a surrogate mother since she is unable to bear children.

Daniel
Daniel saved his own life by interpreting the king's dream. He took no credit for it,
attributing all wisdom to God.

David
An overview of David's amazing life, from his beginnings as a shepherd to his
becoming king. (By Mary Jane Chaignot)

David
As the second king of Israel, David established Jerusalem as Israel's capital and
religious center. (By Margaret Foerster)

The Day of the Lord

The Day of the Lord refers to a series of events that will happen when the world
ends. It would comprise both disaster and salvation.

Deborah
Deborah was a prophet and judge who people frequently came to for guidance.

Delilah
Delilah's name means "delicate" or "dainty one." The Philistines approach Delilah
and offer to pay her handsomely if she is able to find out why Samson is so strong.

Didymus Judas Thomas

Who was Thomas, exactly? Find out some interesting info about his life, including
his missionary trips to India.

Different Bible Translations

Do you know what the differences are between various Bible translations?

Dinah
Dinah is the seventh child and only daughter of Jacob and Leah.

Docetism
Docetism was a refinement of Gnosticism. Its followers believed that Jesus' body
was an illusion and that he was wholly spiritual.

The Ebionites
The Ebionates were early followers of Jesus who believed he was the Messiah the
Jewish people had expected to come.

The Egyptian Pharaohs with Joseph

An informative overview about Joseph's years in Egypt.
Eleazar
Eleazar is the third son of Aaron and Elisheba. He is in charge of the entire
tabernacle, including its holy furnishings and articles. He becomes the eldest son
when his older brothers disobey God.

Elijah and Elisha

Elijah was the one who was in conflict with King Ahaz about worshipping Baal, who
was eventually proved to be impotent. Elisha was Elijah's successor. He's the one
who healed Naaman (captain of the king of Syria's army) of leprosy.

Elizabeth
Elizabeth was obedient to God's commands throughout her life.

Emperor Domitian
Emperor Domitan was an immoral man who thought he was divine and promoted
worship of the Roman gods.

Enuma Elish
Enuma Elish is a fanscinating, detailed Babylonian creation myth.

Epaenetus
Epaenetus was Paul's very close friend. He was the first Christian convert in Asia.

Ephraim
Ephraim is the second son of Joseph and Asenath. The name Ephraim, then,
means "fruitfulness."

Esau
As firstborn, Esau is the real heir and Isaac's successor. Readers already know that
Jacob will be given that privilege.

The Essenes at Qumran

Essenes were devout religious group (similar to an order of monks) who
emphasized spiritual purification and frequent praying.

Esther
Esther risked her life to save her people (the Jews), and it pays off.

Eusebius
Eusebius lived when Constantine persecuted and martyred many Christians.
Thankfully he survived and went on to write a thorough history of the early Church.
He also passionately spoke against the discrimination of the Arians.

Eve
God creates Eve to be of help to Adam. Learn more about Eve, the Garden of
Eden, and the serpent.

Ezekiel
Ezekiel prophesied from roughly 993-971BCE. Ezekiel was a priest. There is no
information on what happened to him after 971.

Ezra
Ezra was a lawyer and teacher who was very wealthy. He strongly disagreed with
interracial marriage.

Felix
Felix was Festus' predecessor. He imprisoned Paul, but allowed him to speak in his
own defense. He hoped Paul would offer him a bribe, but he never did. Festus
thought Paul was delusional, but he didn't think that was cause for putting him to
death or locking him up, so he let him go.

First Century Gnosticism

The Gnostics believe matter was evil and spirit was good.

Gad and Asher

Gad and Asher are Jacob's seventh and eight son's born to Zilpah, Leah's
maidservant.

Gideon
Gideon was a judge who asked God some tough questions.

Goliath of Gath
The story of David and Goliath is so familiar, but here are still some tidbits of
information that surely you haven't heard before.

Habakkuk
What's unique about Habakkuk is that he engaged in dialogue with God. When he
didn't like God's responses, he told him.

Hagar
Sarah's egyptian maid becomes the mother to Abraham's first son Ishmael.

Haggai
Haggai wrote during one of most challenging times in Jewish history. His
prophecies inspired the people to persevere and stay committed to God during that
difficult time.

Ham, Noah's Son

Scholars believe Ham is the youngest of Noah's three sons. Ham asks his brothers
to help cover Noah when he ends up drunk and naked.

Hannah
Hannah was barren until she meekly asked for a son from God, promising that she
would dedicate him to His service.

Herodion
Paul referred to Herodion has his kinsman, but that could mean they were just close
friends.

The Herods
The Herods engaged in lots of wars, political intrigue, and tenuous alliances with
Jews and Gentiles.

Hezekiah
Hezekiah was 25 years old when he inherited the throne and reigned in Jerusalem
for 29 years. Hezekiah was a very good King.

Higher Priesthood of Melchizedek

The priesthood of Melchizedek required one sacrifice for sins (Jesus), whereas the
Levitical priesthood made endless sacrifices on a daily basis.

Hippolytus of Rome
Hippolytus was the first antipope who loved to debate Christian theology.

Hosea
Hosea's first three children had very unusual names. His family story was a
metaphor for God's relationship with Israel.

Irenaeus
Iraneus was a bishop who wrote extensively whose ideas were fundamental to early
Christian theology, particularly orthodoxy, which was in direct opposition to
Gnosticism.

Isaac
Isaac the son of Abraham and Sarah, He married Rebekah and Jacob and Esau's
father.

Isaiah
Isaiah was a prophet for King Ahaz right before the Assyrian conflict began.

Ishmael
Ishmael was Abraham's firstborn son. His mother was Sarah's handmaiden, Hagar.

Issachar and Zebulun

God answers Leah's prayers by bringing her fifth and sixth sons: Issachar and
Zebulun.

Jacob
Jacob was the younger twin. He eventually dominated his brother, Esau and stole
Esau's blessing.

Jacob and Esau

Jacob and Esau were twins of Rebekah and Jacob. Esau was the older twin. He
was rather short-sighted. Jacob stole Esau's blessing.

Jael
Jael killed the man who had oppressed the Israelites for 20 years.

James
There are three man named James who are prime candidates for the authorship of
the book of James.

Jeremiah
Jeremiah was a prophet for five different kings. He wrote a lot about repentance
and did many symbolic acts to teach people lessons.

The Jerusalem Council

The Jerusalem Council decided whether the Jews who were becoming Christians
would need to be circumcised to convert completely.

Jesus' Birth
The arrival of God's son, heralded by Gabriel in his annunciation of Mary as the
expectant mother of the Son of God. Jesus birth is described differently in the
Gospels of Matthew and Mark. Matthew has the angel speak to Joseph; has them
living in Bethlehem; and the wise men are witnesses. Whereas in Luke - Mary is
greeted by Gabriel; they live in Nazareth and travel to Bethlehem where Jesus was
born in a stable and angels and shepherds witnessed his arrival.

Jesus' Disciples
Find out more about the backgrounds of Jesus' disciples.

Job
Job was faithful to God, even when he lost absolutely everything that had been
important to him.

John Hyrcanus
John Hyrcanus was a high priest and king during the height of tensions between the
Jews and Samaritans. He didn't help quell the violence, though — he added to it.

John the Baptist

An angel foretold John's birth, indicating that he would have an important mission.
He was Jesus' cousin.

John, the Apostle

Jesus' nickname for John the apostle was Boanerges, which means "sons of
thunder."

Jonah
No one knows if Jonah was a real person or if his life is just a story. The story of
Jonah reminds us of the importance of listening to God and that God loves us all.

Joseph
Jacob's beloved wife Rachel died after giving birth to Benjamin. Jacob dearly loved
Joseph, and showed favoritism towards him, thus separating his sons.

Joshua
Joshua was the successor to Moses. He was one of the spies sent to check out the
Promised Land. He was the one to apportion the land among the tribes.

Josiah
Josiah was 8 years old when he became king, and he reigned for 37 years. Josiah
was the last king before the exile.He destroyed all pagan idols and altars and
insisted his people worship the one God.

Judah
Judah means, "thanksgiving" or "praise." Leah names this son, Judah, from the
verb "to praise" and resolves to praise God for his wonderful provisions.
Judas
Learn more about Judas, the traitor, who betrayed Jesus to the Jewish authorities.

Judas Iscariot
Judas was the disciple who betrayed Jesus to the Roman authorities. What was his
motivation?

Judas Maccabeus
Yikes! Judas was known as the Hammer because of his ferociousness in battle.

Jude
The author of the bibilical book of Jude was likely the brother of James (not one of
Jesus' twelve disciples). Or, it could be that Jude was just a pseudonym.

Judith
Judith is considered the ultimate wise, clever woman after helping Uzziah and
decapitating Holofernes.

King Agrippa I
Extra-biblical sources cast King Agrippia I as a compassionate, kind leader, but the
book of Acts portrays him as a heartless tyrant who brutally persecuted Christians.
Which is true?

King Agrippa II
King Agrippa II's main projects were ornate buildings in various cities, especially
Caesarea Phillippi, his capital. He was a boisterous king who had many drunken
parties. Paul pleaded his case before Agrippa, who eventually released him
unharmed.

King Ahasuerus
Another name for King Ahasuerus is Ahasuerus of the Septuagint.

Levi
Levi is the third son of Jacob and his first wife, Leah. The name Levi is drawn from
the verb "to join", expressing Leah's hope that her husband would now be drawn to
her.

Lot
Lot is Abraham's nephew who chooses the land of Sodom because of it's apparent
beauty and fertility.

The Making of Parchment

Many parts of the New Testament have been found on parchment. What is it made
of and how is it made?

Malachi
Malachi wrote the last words of the Old Testament, after which prophecy virtually
ended. There wouldn't be another important prophet for at least 400 years.

Manasseh
Manasseh was the king of southern Judea. He was known for his idol worship and
lack of faith in Yahweh.

Manasseh, Son of Joseph

Manasseh is the eldest son of Joseph and Asenath. Sometime later Joseph finds
out that his father, Jacob, is ill. He takes his two sons to see his father. Jacob
adopts Joseph's son, Manasseh, as well as his second son.

The Manichaeans
Manichaeism, a popular religion in the fifth century, was about the battle between
light and darkness, evil and good.

Manoah and His Wife

Manoah belongs to the tribe of Dan. His wife is unable to have children. Then an
angel appears to Manoah's wife and tells her that she will become pregnant and
give birth to a son. Samson is the son of Manoah and his wife.

Mariology
Mariology is the study of Mary, Jesus' mother, whom many consider the model of
purity and virtue.

Mary
Mary discovered that all things are possible with God.

Mary and Martha

These sisters provided a teachable moment when Martha asked Jesus to ask Mary
to come help her serve the guests. Both are present when Jesus raises Lazarus
from death, too.

Mary Magdalene
Controversy over who Mary Magdalene was abounds, but everyone can agree that
she was important to Jesus.

Melchizedek
Like Abraham, king Melchizedek believes in the supreme God who created all and
given Abraham the victory. In the name of God, the Most High, Melchizedek blesses
Abraham.

Millennium
Find out what premillennialism, amillenialism, and postmillennialism are here.

Miriam
Miriam is the elder sister of Aaron and Moses. She suggests to Pharaohs daughter
that a hebrew woman nurse baby Moses and thereby reunites Moses with his
mother.

Moab
Moab was Lot's grandson. He was the offspring of Lot�s eldest daughter.

Moses
Moses led the children of Israel out of Egypt. He performed incredible miracles that
showed God had appointed him to lead the people.

The Nag Hammadi Library

When Mohammad Ali Samman discovered the library, he had no idea it was so
valuable. Decades later, it was finally put into a museum for scholars to study.

Nahum
Nahum's predicted the demise of Ninevah, which was surprising because during
that time it was very prosperous.

Nebuchadnezzar
Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, was a successful leader in terms of military
endeavors, building projects, and increasing the prosperity of his kingdom.

Nehemiah
Nehemiah worked hard to organize the building of a wall around Jerusalem in only
about 2 months.

Nero
Nero was a brutal emperor who even ordered the death of his own mother, as well
as anyone who disagreed with him.

Nicodemus
Nicodemus was likely a member of the Sanhedrin (Jewish supreme court). He
warmly invited Jesus into his home and spoke with him respectfully.

Noah
Most people probably thought he was crazy, but Noah was obedient to God and
built an ark according to exact specifications.

Onesimus
Onesimus was Philemon's slave who was converted to Christianity by Paul.

Origen
Origen was one of the most influential thinkers when it came to spiritualizing or
allegorizing bibilical texts. He also created a Bible with six translations listed side-
by-side, a format that many still use for Bible study today.

Overview of New Testament Healings

This is a chronological chart of healings found in the New Testament.

Oxyrhnchus
Oxyrhnchus is an Egyptian city that has many ancient documents written on
papyrus—70% of all known papyri has been found there.

The Passion Week

The Passion Week - Chronology of Events. Each event is listed in the appropriate
Gospel, so you can go back and refresh yourself with the story.

The Pastoral Letters

These letters were written to church congregations to address problems that had
arose among the members.

Paul's Opponents
Conflict arose because of the question of whether Gentiles needed to be
circumcised to be full Christians, since the Jews were always required to be
circumcised. Paul was on the side that said the Gentiles didn't need to be
circumcised.

Persis
Persis was a Persian lady who worked hard.

Peter
Anytime the disciples are named, Peter's name comes first, indicating his
importance. He's the one who walked on water with Jesus. He's also the one who
denied knowing Jesus three times before his crucifixion.

Philemon
Philemon was a wealthy man who was good friends with Paul.

Philip
Philip was one of Jesus' most cherished disciples. Find out more about his role in
Jesus' mission here.

Phinehas
Phinehas or Phineas is the grandson of Aaron. His father is Eleazar and he appears
to be an only child.

Phoebe
Phoebe was a wealthy Christian who was entrusted with carrying Paul's letter to the
Romans.

Potiphar and His Wife

Potiphar buys Joseph grom the Midianites. Potiphar sees "that the Lord is with
Joseph and that the Lord gives him success in everything he does."

Priscilla and Aquila

Priscilla and Aquila were faithful early Christians who risked their lives for Paul.

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Rachel and Leah
Rachel was Jacob's second wife and his true love. Tragically, she died in childbirth.
Leah was Jacob's first wife, who was deceptively given to him after he had worked
for seven years to marry Leah. From her son, Judah, came the line of David and
Jesus.

Rahab
Joshua sends two spies into Jericho to scope out the situation. The spies find their
way to Rahab's house and Rahab hides the men at great risk to herself.

Rebekah
Rebekah is the first woman in the Hebrew Bible for whom marital love is
proclaimed. She is married to Isaac and is the mother of Jacob and Esau.

Reuben
Reuben is the eldest son of Jacob and his first wife, Leah.

Rufus and his Mother

Rufus and his mother likely served as an adopted family to Paul when he became a
Christian.

Ruth and Naomi

Ruth and Naomi both experience the loss of loved ones. Ruth swears an oath,
saying she will remain with Naomi.Naomi must have been an amazing woman to
instill that amount of loyalty. Naomi acknowledged God's control over every phase
of her life.

Salt and Light in the Sermon on the Mount

After the blessings stated in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus begins to discuss
witnessing.

Samson
Samson was a perfect example of what NOT to do—in almost every sense.

Samuel
Samuel was the one God called three times during the night. As an adult, he served
as a judge of the people.

The Sanhedrin
The Sanhedrin was the Jewish supreme court that ensured all activities, especially
religious services, were done according to the Law.

Sarah
Sarah was Abraham's wife. Amazingly, Sarah had a child—Isaac—at the ripe old
age of 90.

Saul
Saul's rebellion and impatience led to Yahweh's rejection of his kingship.

School/Council of Jamnia
After the temple of Jerusalem was destroyed in 70 CE, many Jewish scholars fled
to Jamnia, where they found a school and the Sanhedrin (Jewish supreme court).
They might have held a council there to decide which books would be included in
the Old Testament.

Second Generation Paulinists

Paulinists studied Paul and his followers' writings. They thought of Jesus as a
redeemer and great reconciler.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:21-26 (Anger)

Jesus advises us on how to deal with anger.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:27-30 (Adultery)

Jesus states, "Whoever looks on a woman to lust after her has already committed
adultery."

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:31-32 (Divorce)

Jesus goes against the modern theory and shares his thoughts on divorce.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:33-37 (Oaths)

Jesus says, "It has been said, 'Don't break your oaths,' but I say, 'Don't make any
oaths.'"

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:38-42 (Retaliation)

In these passages on retaliation Jesus give us four very interesting examples of
how act when we are mistreated or if someone asks us for something.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:43-48 (Loving Enemies)

Jesus teaches us the importance of loving not just our friends, but also our
enemies.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 6:1-4 (Almsgiving)

Jesus us reminds of the importance of quiet and humble giving that is focused on
our love for God and others instead of love of praise.
Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 6:16-18 (Fasting)
Fasting is the third tenet of the Jewish religion and means "deny yourself".

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 6:19-21 (Treasures)

Jesus teaches us about the importance and permanency of heaven-based treasure

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 6:22-23 (Eyes)

The "eye" reflects the moral qualities of a person and is a conduit to the activities of
the body.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 6:24 (Two Masters)

Jesus says, "No one can serve two masters."

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 6:25-30 (Don't Worry, Part 1)

In part 1 we look at Jesus' instructions about why we don't need to worry in verses
25-30 from Matthew 6.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 6:25-30 (Don't Worry, Part 2)

In part 2 we look at verses 31-34 from Matthew 6 and discover the importance of
staying in the present and trusting God's everpresent care.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 6:5-15 (The Lord's Prayer)

Bible scholar Mary Jane Chaignot shares inspiring insights on the Lord's Prayer.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 6:5-8 (Praying in Secret)

Jesus gives three examples that have to do with "prayer, charity, and fasting."

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 7:1-6 (Don't Judge)

"Do not judge," is an imperative. It really means "do not pass judgment upon."

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 7:12 (The Golden Rule)

"So therefore, in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you...."

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 7:12 (The Golden Rule)

Jesus says: "So therefore, in everything, do to others what you would have them do
to you".

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 7:13-14 (Two Gates)

Jesus states, a true disciple chooses the narrow gate that leads to a way of
obedience and ethics.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 7:15-20 (Two Doers)

Jesus is, once again, reminding his audience that simply reciting the precepts of the
Sermon is no substitute for actually doing the work that is commanded.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 7:15-20 (Two Fruit Trees)

Jesus helps us learn to distinguish between true and false prophets.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 7:24-27 (Two Builders)

Jesus assures his listeners that after the storm, the house built on rock will still be
standing firm.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 7:28-29 (The Impact of Jesus'

Words)
The end of the Sermon Matthew continues with a description of the impact of Jesus'
teaching upon the crowds.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 7:7-11 (Ask, Seek, Knock)

Jesus says, "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the
door will be opened to you."

Shem
Scholars are not sure whether Shem is Noah's eldest or youngest son.

Silas
Silas and Silvanus were the same person. He was a prophet who worked with Paul.

Simeon
Simeon is the second son of Jacob and his first wife, Leah. The name Simeon
means, "God has heard." It refers to Leah's conviction that God heard that "she was
unloved." So essentially, it means that God has heard about her suffering.

Simon Maccabeus
Simon was the high priest and military commander in Jerusalem during a pivotal
time.

Simon Magnus
Simon and Peter were intense rivals until Simon challenged Peter's authority and
fell out of the sky.

Solomon
God loved Solomon. David's final advice to Solomon was that he should be strong,
show yourself a man, and observe what the Lord your God requires: walk in his
ways, and keep his decrees and commands, so that you may prosper.

The Sons of Adam and Eve

Enjoy learning more about Cain and Able the sons of Adam and Eve.

St. Jerome
Jerome's most important contribution to Christianity was the Vulgate translation. He
is known as the patron saint of librarians and translators.

Stephen
Stephen was a wise prophet, healer, and teacher who was filled with the Holy Spirit,
even during his unfair trial. He was the first Christian martyr.

Susanna
When her life is on the line, as an innocent woman, Susanna whole-heartedly prays
to God.

Syrian Antioch and Pisidian Antioch

Syrian Antioch was near Jerusalem, and it was the capital and military headquarters
for the Syrian province during the Roman Empire. There, the word "Christians" is
used for the very first time. Pisidian Antioch was the location of Paul's first
missionary journey. His first recorded speech was given there.

The Syrophoenician Woman

A pagan woman implores Jesus to heal her daughter, and he does.

Tamar
Tamar's name means "date palm, or food or life." Her story can be found in Genesis
38.

Tamar's Twins - Perez and Zerah

Tamar tricks Judah and together they have twin boys, Perez and Zerah.

Tertullian
rtullian was a brave defender of Christianity, often writing pointed, sarcastic letters
to Rome, calling for an end to the persecution of Christians.

Thecla, Theocleia, Thamyris

Thecla was so enamored with Paul's preaching at her mother Theoclia's house that
she broke off her engagement to Thamyris. After being spurned, Thamyris was so
angry that he had him thrown in jail. Find out what happens next!

Thessalonians
Thessalonia was a busy, populous seaport, so it was a very important city for Paul's
missionary work.

Three Healings (Matthew 8:1-14)

Jesus heals a leper, a centurion's servant, and Peter's mother-in-law

Three Healings (Matthew 8:23-9:27)

Jesus calms the storm, heals two demon-possessed men, and heals a man who
cannot walk

Three Hebrew Boys

 Three Hebrews boys refuse to worship a statue because it violates the Second
Commandment. Then they're thrown into a fiery furnace and something miraculous
happens!

Timothy
Timothy was one of the early church workers. He accompanied Paul on many of his
missionary travels.

Titus
Paul and Titus were close friends, so much so that Paul referred to him as his
brother.

Tobit and Tobias

Tobit always did the right thing, even when he was risking everything. He
steadfastly remained faithful to God. Tobit taught Tobias to live righteously as well,
and he was blessed tremendously with a good wife, lots of sons, and prosperity.

The Tradition of Hanukkah

Find out what the Jews are celebrating during Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights.

Tryphaena and Tryphosa

These two sisters were of aristocratic descent who left their easy life behind to
promote the cause of Christianity.

Urbanus, Stachys, and Apelles

These three likely worked closely with Paul.

Valentinus
Valentinus was an eloquent man who wrote extensively about his theological
beliefs, which include many elements of Gnosticism.

Wisdom Literature
Wisdom Literatures includes Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes. These books include
poems, instructions, pithy sayings (proverbs), and dialogue.

The Women Named Salome

There are two women named Salome in the Bible—one who followed Jesus, and
one who was a seductive princess.

Zechariah
Zechariah's gave a spiritual interpretation to the rebuilding of the temple in
Jerusalem.

Zephaniah
Zephaniah prophesied almost entirely about judgment and hope, but only for those
who remained faithful to God.

Zerubbabel
Zerubbabel is often credited with rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem, though most of
his life is shrouded in mystery.

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