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1 day ago · For one thing, Scripture mentions that Agabus had come to the city of Antioch along with some prophets from Jerusalem (Acts 11:27-30). Though his name is not specifically mentioned in Luke’s gospels, church tradition and some historical writings point to Agabus being one of the seventy sent out in pairs by Jesus in Luke 10:1-24 .
3 days ago · The Bible doesn’t assert that. It only states that “the star which they had seen in the East went before them” (Matthew 2:9, RSV), referring solely to the five-mile journey between Jerusalem and Bethlehem — and all that meant was that a very bright Jupiter (by the astronomical calculations some have proposed, in December, 2 B.C.) was ...
May 27, 2024 · Their remarkable endurance serves as a reminder that spiritual growth often occurs in the most challenging environments. As you journey through your own desert wilderness, the camel's remarkable resilience encourages you to draw strength from God, just as the Israelites did during their 40-year journey. Symbols of Perseverance and Faith
May 28, 2024 · Queen of Sheba (flourished 10th century bce) was, according to Jewish and Islamic traditions, the ruler of the kingdom of Sabaʾ (or Sheba) in southwestern Arabia. In the biblical account of the reign of King Solomon, she visited his court at the head of a camel caravan bearing gold, jewels, and spices.
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- The Queen of Sheba is primarily known for her visit to King Solomon to witness his wisdom. The traditions vary about the visit itself, but it appea...
- As her name denotes, the Queen of Sheba is thought to have been from Sheba, or Sabaʾ, an ancient kingdom in southwestern Arabia (in modern-day Yeme...
- The precise beliefs of the Queen of Sheba prior to visiting Solomon are not quite known. The various traditions describe her as worshipping the Sun...
Jun 6, 2024 · Handle with Prayer! | James 5:13-18. James the Just was a man of prayer. A first-century historian reported that James spent so much time in prayer, his knees became hard and calloused like a camel. Church history remembers the author of this letter as “Camel Knees.”. I am not sure if James would have been offended by this nickname.
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3 days ago · The “Owl Bible" was published in 1944. Its nickname derives from the fact that the word “own” is replaced by “owl.” 1 Peter 3:5 reads: "For after this manner in the old time the holy ...
