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The Three Elijahs

The prophet Elijah is one of the most dynamic characters mentioned in the Bible. A tenacious hero of the Old Testament who remained faithful from the reign of Ahab until the reign of Jehoram, Elijah’s name echoes through the Scriptures. Use this resource to find out how his name is used in the Old and New Testament!

Course Spotlight from Life and Teachings: (Unit 3) The Judean Ministry

More Reasons We Pray

This excerpt highlights key elements answering “why pray?” from Mr. Richard Ames’ article, “Prayer: Our Lifeline to God”.

Course Spotlight from Tools for Christian Growth: Prayer

A Future Blowing of Trumpets

The most awesome series of events in human history will be ushered in by the blast of angelic trumpets. Check out an excerpt from our Bible Study Course to learn more!

Course Spotlight from Feast Days: The Feast of Trumpets

The New Testament Canon

To understand where the General Epistles fit into the New Testament Canon, it is helpful to review charts. Click below to find a helpful one!

Course Spotlight From The General Epistles: (Part 1) The Letters of James and Peter

Josephus on the Pharisees

The Jewish historian Josephus commented on the plethora of additional traditions that were added to God’s Law by the Jewish religious leaders. Click below to learn what he had to say, and to take a look at a resource compiling his many writings!

Course Spotlight from Life and Teachings: (Unit 3) The Judean Ministry

The Curse of Leprosy

During ancient biblical times there was a loathsome disease called leprosy of which there was no known cure. Take a look at the article below to learn more about its effect on ancient society and Jewish law!

Course Spotlight from Life and Teachings: (Unit 2) The Galilean Ministry

The Early New Testament Church Timeline

Click below to take a good look at a timeline that chronicles the events that befell the early Church following the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, ranging from the years 31 to 135 CE!

Course Spotlight from Acts of the Apostles: (Unit 1) The Church Begins

How Did Paul “Kick Against the Goads”?

Apparently, “to kick against the goads” was a common expression found in both Greek and Latin literature—a rural image, which rose from the practice of farmers goading their oxen in the fields. Though unfamiliar to us, everyone in that day understood its meaning.

Course Spotlight from Acts of the Apostles: (Unit 2) Apostolic Tour

Honesty is Healthy

“In today’s competitive workplace there seems to be ample rationale to tell a lie. Over the past several years, national news has reported on Fortune 500 Companies lying about their finances, and college professors and CEOs lying on their resumes.”

Course Spotlight from Business Relationships in the Church

Blowing of Trumpets – A Memorial

The first fall festival is the Feast of Trumpets. Leviticus 23 instructs God’s people to celebrate “a memorial of blowing of trumpets.” What do these trumpets represent, and why should we remember them annually? This Feast pictures the start of the most momentous events in mankind’s history. We should study to understand its meaning clearly.

Course Spotlight from Feast Days: The Feast of Trumpets