Ishmaelites in the Bible
The Ishmaelites were a collection of Arab people descended from Ishmael, the son of Abraham and Hagar. Ishmael is considered a prophet according to the Qur’an.
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“The Idea of the Holy” by Rudolf Otto – Chapter 21
Chapter 21 of “The Idea of the Holy” by Rudolf Otto is named ‘History and A Priori in Religion: Summary and Conclusion’. Here is our summary.
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The City of Shechem
Shechem was an ancient commercial center. Important biblical events take place in Shechem, spanning from Abraham to the Acts of the Apostles.
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Music and the Ministry of a Prophet
In the Bible, music is sometimes associated with the ministry of a prophet. We see that with Samuel, Elisha, and David.
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A Still Small Voice
In the days of Moses, the LORD God spoke with a mighty blast. But centuries later, the prophet Elijah encountered the voice of the LORD as a still small voice.
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Circumcise your Heart
Since ancient days, Jewish men were required to be circumcised. But people forgot the purpose. So the prophets called people to circumcise their hearts.
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The Tomb of the Lord Jesus
The body of Jesus was placed in a donated tomb. It had been carved into a rock. Essentially it was a cave. Some other people in the Bible were buried like that.
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A highway in the Desert
John the Baptist made a highway in the desert. That meant he prepared the people to accept the message of the Lord Jesus.
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Three Days in the Tomb
The Lord Jesus predicted that he would be killed, spend three days in the tomb, and then be raised up.
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The Enemy is a Thief
The Enemy is a Thief. He steals and kills and destroys.