To the Jews this was the epitome of blasphemy, for they knew that in doing so Jesus was clearly claiming to be God. On yet another occasion, Jesus explicitly told the Jews: "'I and the Father are one.' Again the Jews picked up stones to stone him, but Jesus said to th...
Jesus' Resurrection on the First Day (Mark 16:1-2, ESV): "When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the...
Aramaic is a descendant of Hebrew that was widely spoken in the Middle East in the centuries leading up to the birth of Jesus. In fact, Aramaic was Jesus’s native language — the one he used to deliver his teachings to his disciples. It is still spoken by a few scattered communities i...
Central to Islamic faith, the Quran is organized into chapters called surahs, each consisting of verses known as ayahs, while the Bible is divided into two main parts: the Old Testament, shared with Judaism, and the New Testament, which describes the life and teachings of Jesus. 9 The Qura...
Killing someone innocent was a direct violation of the mosaic law. In Hebrew, this law didn’t apply to killing someone in self-defense or to protect other victims. It applied to murder. 7. Do Not Commit Adultery “Thou shalt not commit adultery.”– Exodus 20:14 ...
Whenever a visitor stops by and I’m there, they will always speak in English, even when they have very poor command of the language. I’ve always thought that was very kind and considerate. However, even the ones who seem to speak English perfectly will say that speaking PA Dutch is ...
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It is very important to know what you believe in, and to be sure that you believe in Jesus Christ, not just as a good man, or even a great prophet, but as Lord and God. He is the author and finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:2), granting us eternal life (John 3:16) by grace...
The name Dana is thought to be a form of Dan, whichmeans "judge" in Hebrew. One of the most well-known Danas—Queen Latifah, who was born with the name Dana Owens—peaked in her career in the 1990s and early 2000s, which may have inspired parents to name their children after her....
The name Dana is thought to be a form of Dan, which means "judge" in Hebrew. One of the most well-known Danas—Queen Latifah, who was born with the name Dana Owens—peaked in her career in the 1990s and early 2000s, which may have inspired parents to name their children after her...