People of the Bible • Kings of Israel Who Was Jeroboam in the Bible? Jeroboam son of Nebat was a talented servant of Solomon whom God raised up to become the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel. God offered him the opportunity to establish a lasting dynasty if he would walk faithfully. Instead,... Continue Reading →
People of the Bible • Kings, Prophets & Leaders Who Was King Omri in the Bible? King Omri receives only a few verses in the Bible, yet he became one of the most politically influential kings in Israel's history. He rose from army commander to king, founded a powerful dynasty, built Samaria as Israel's capital,... Continue Reading →
People of the Bible • Kings, Prophets & Leaders Who Was King Ahab in the Bible? King Ahab ruled one of the strongest kingdoms Israel had known, built upon the political success of his father Omri, commanded a formidable military, and is even named in an ancient Assyrian inscription. Yet the Bible remembers him for... Continue Reading →
People of the Bible • Faithful Servants & Leaders Who Was Obadiah in 1 Kings 18? Obadiah was a high-ranking official in King Ahab's palace who remained deeply devoted to the LORD during one of the darkest spiritual periods in Israel's history. While Queen Jezebel was killing God's prophets, Obadiah secretly hid one hundred of... Continue Reading →
Who Were Apphia and Archippus in Philemon? A Sister, a Fellow Soldier, and a Church at a Crossroads Series: People of the Bible Primary texts: Philemon 1–25 and Colossians 4:17 This post is written in three tiers so you can read at your pace: (1) Quick Look, (2) Simple Explanation, (3) Deep Dive. Key to... Continue Reading →
On this page: Quick Answer Key Facts About Onesimus Where Is Onesimus Mentioned? What Does the Name Onesimus Mean? Was Onesimus Enslaved? Was Onesimus a Runaway Slave? Did Onesimus Steal from Philemon? How Did Onesimus Meet Paul? How Did Onesimus Change? Why Did Paul Call Onesimus “My Very Heart”? Why Did Onesimus Return? How Was... Continue Reading →
Who Was Philemon in the Bible? When the Gospel Challenges the Powerful Series: People of the Bible Primary text: Philemon 1–25 This post is written in three tiers so you can read at your pace: (1) Quick Look, (2) Simple Explanation, (3) Deep Dive. Key to watch: Philemon was already known for faith, love, hospitality,... Continue Reading →
Who Was Demetrius in the Bible? Two Men, Two Very Different Legacies Series: People of the Bible Primary texts: Acts 19:23–41; 3 John 11–12 This post is written in three tiers so you can read at your pace: (1) Quick Look, (2) Simple Explanation, (3) Deep Dive. Key to watch: The New Testament mentions two... Continue Reading →
Who Was Diotrephes in the Bible? The Man Who Loved to Be First Series: People of the Bible Primary text: 3 John 9–11 This post is written in three tiers so you can read at your pace: (1) Quick Look, (2) Simple Explanation, (3) Deep Dive. Key to watch: Diotrephes appears in only two verses... Continue Reading →
Who Is John the Elder in the Bible? Why the Apostle John Used This Title Series: People of the Bible Primary texts: 2 John 1; 3 John 1 This post is written in three tiers so you can read at your pace: (1) Quick Look, (2) Simple Explanation, (3) Deep Dive. Key to watch: "The... Continue Reading →