Haggai 2:8. As the Bible says: «The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, says the Lord of hosts”. This seems designed to anticipate an objection taken from the gold and silver, with which the first temple was decorated or in gifts dedicated to it. And which, it could easily be foreseen, would be deficient … Leer más
Verse Deuteronomy 22:28 says: First, let’s examine the verse: If a man meets a virgin who is not engaged, grabs her and lies with her, and they are caught in the act, the man who lies with her will give fifty shekels of silver to the father of the girl, and she will become his … Leer más
Ecclesiastes 3. As the Bible says: Content of the Chapter The changes in human affairs. (1-10) Divine counsels are immutable. (11-15) The vanity of worldly power (16-22). Ecclesiastes says there is a season for everything, and he lists seven pairs of opposites, saying that each has its time. There is a «time to kill, a … Leer más
The goal of Bible studies is to provide a basis for Christian belief and practice by studying its history, background, and Scriptures, as well as how to apply the teachings of the Bible to everyday life. Students in a biblical studies or theology program study theological inquiry and dialogue. Topics covered in this program may … Leer más
The book of Genesis is the first book of the Bible, and it begins with one of the first famous prayers of any literary work: «In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth». Following the book of Jeremiah, the book of Genesis is the second largest book in the Bible, indicating that there … Leer más
Haggai 1:6. As the Bible Says: The verse is presented to us this way “You have sown much and brought little; you eat, but you don’t have enough; you drink, but you are not full of drink; you dress, but there is no heat; and the one who earns wages, earns wages to put in … Leer más
Ecclesiastes 3: 1 As the Bible says: Ecclesiastes 3: 1 «For every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven». This is saying that God fixes even the smallest details of our environment. Jesus will return to earth as King and will reign in perfect peace for six days of … Leer más
Ecclesiastes 4: 12. As the Bible says: And if one can overcome the one who is alone, two can resist. A three-threaded rope does not tear quickly. A three-threaded rope does not break quickly. Perhaps there are no words in Ecclesiastes better known than these as a proverbial expression for the strength of unity. «Triple» … Leer más
Lamentations 2. As the Bible says: Lament for the Misery of Jerusalem God has totally and completely humiliated His daughter, Zion. Seriously, he didn’t hold anything back. He let Babylonians destroy the temple in Jerusalem. God watched them tear down houses, walls, doors, and military bases. He even brought down the kingdoms and rulers of … Leer más
Esther was born at a time when Israel was in captivity as a result of their disobedience to God. Not only was Esther an ordinary woman living in a foreign country, but she was part of a minority race that held itself in low esteem. So much so that when she was later chosen to … Leer más