The Gospels record that people referred to Jesus by several different titles, including Lord, Savior, Christ, the Word, the I Am, the Son of God, and the Son of Man. One of the most intriguing titles that people ascribed to Jesus is Son of David, which he is called in Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Why…
After Jesus’ baptism, Matthew, Mark, and Luke report that the Holy Spirit led him into the wilderness in order for the devil to tempt him. The Gospels say that Jesus fasted for 40 days prior to his interaction with the devil. A lot of people who read this story want to know why Jesus fasted….
Nicodemus, who was a Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin, is one of the most fascinating people in the Gospel of John. Bible readers first meet him when he has a secret, nighttime conversation with Jesus about being born again. Did Nicodemus become a follower of Jesus after that? The details of Nicodemus’ story…
When God became a man in the person of Jesus of Nazareth, his purpose was to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10). Before Jesus was crucified, resurrected from the dead, and ascended to heaven, he promised he would return for those who belong to him (e.g. John 14:3). Many people want to know when…
The public ministry of Jesus of Nazareth lasted approximately three years. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John describe Jesus’ miraculous birth and a few stories from his early life like his family’s escape to Egypt. Yet the majority of the Gospels describe his public ministry. Many people want to know what Jesus’ age was when he…
Many people know that there was something special about Jesus of Nazareth. The Gospels say he was a carpenter born into a poor and powerless family during the time of the Roman Empire; yet, 2,000 years later people worship him as God. One question about Jesus that a lot of people want to know is…
The virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus, is one of the most fascinating people in the Bible. For 2,000 years, people of different eras and cultures have marveled at her faith in God. Mary’s story in the Gospels begins with her pregnancy, which was a miracle that evokes a lot of curiosity. One question many…
Tattoos are common today in the Western world, and people in other cultures have been permanently marking their bodies with images, designs, and words for thousands of years. People had tattoos long before the life of Jesus Christ, which makes some wonder if he had one. Though the Bible doesn’t say whether or not Jesus…