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 →
Who Was Gaius in the Bible? The Faithful Friend Who Supported Gospel Mission Series: People of the Bible Primary texts: 3 John, Acts 19:29, Acts 20:4, Romans 16:23, 1 Corinthians 1:14 This post is written in three tiers so you can read at your pace: (1) Quick Look, (2) Simple Explanation, (3) Deep Dive. Key... Continue Reading →
Who Was Cleopas in the Bible? The Disciple Who Walked with the Risen Jesus Series: People of the Bible Primary text: Luke 24:13–35 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: Cleopas is remembered not because he... Continue Reading →
Who Was Mary, the Mother of James, in the Bible? A Faithful Witness of the Cross and Resurrection Series: People of the Bible Primary texts: Matthew 27:55–61, Mark 15:40–16:8, Luke 24:1–10, John 19:25 This post is written in three tiers so you can read at your pace: (1) Quick Look, (2) Simple Explanation, (3) Deep... Continue Reading →
Who Was Joanna in the Bible? A Generous Disciple and Witness of the Resurrection Series: People of the Bible Primary texts: Luke 8:1–3, Luke 24:1–10 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: Joanna reminds us that... Continue Reading →
Who Was Mary Magdalene in the Bible? A Devoted Disciple and First Witness of the Resurrection Series: People of the Bible Primary texts: Luke 8:1–3, John 20:1–18 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: Mary Magdalene... Continue Reading →
Who Were the Wise Men (Magi) in Matthew 2? Series: Understanding the Bible Primary text: Matthew 2:1–12 This post is written in three tiers so you can read at your pace: (1) Quick Answer, (2) Simple Explanation, (3) Deeper Dive. Key to watch: The wise men were unexpected seekers—outsiders whom God drew to Jesus—showing that... Continue Reading →
Who Was Jude in the Bible? A Voice Calling the Church to Stand Firm Series: People of the Bible Primary text: Jude 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: Jude’s message is urgent and clear—when... Continue Reading →