What’s up with the crazy-long lifespans in the Bible? What are we to think when we read that Adam lived to 930, Noah to 950, and Methuselah (the record-holder) to 969? How would that even work? Did they Benjamin Button their way through childhood (30-year-old toddlers)? ...Probably not. But let’s look at some common interpretations… The traditional view is that the pre-Flood world was a very different era, and people actually lived that long. In this view, God originally crea

It’s one of the most fascinating stories in the Bible. ...So let’s talk demon possession! Matthew, Mark, and Luke all recount the story of Jesus healing the “Gadarene demoniac.” Picture a naked man (bear with me…) living in the tombs outside of town. He’s constantly screaming and cutting himself with stones. He’s so violent that no one can pass by, and so supernaturally strong that he snaps the iron chains whenever townspeople are brave enough to bind him. Oh, and did you kno

Why did John always refer to himself as “the disciple whom Jesus loved”? Did he have a complex? Was he bragging? Scholars generally agree it’s the opposite… Humility: John may have stayed anonymous out of humility. Instead of boasting about his role, he keeps the focus on Jesus. A casual reader wouldn’t even know that John wrote it without making some inferences, comparing it with the other Gospels. Even then, we can’t be 100% sure. Identity in Christ: John’s primary identity

For those familiar with the Israelites’ story, we’ve all thought it… "What the heck was their problem?" They’re called a “stiff-necked” people nine times in the Bible. The metaphor comes from a stubborn ox that locks its neck muscles, fighting against the yoke and refusing to turn. Similarly, the stiff-necked Israelites continually refused to submit to God’s direction. A mere 40 days after witnessing a supernatural and terrifying manifestation of God’s presence on Mount Sinai

Why do angels in the Bible always lead with "Do not be afraid"? Aren't they all chubby naked harp-playing babies with wings? Not quite. Biblical angels are multidimensional horror shows that defy human comprehension. Common reactions include extreme trembling, losing all strength, and falling facedown “like dead men” (Matthew 28:4). And those are just the messenger angels, who have an appearance “like that of a man” (well… a man with a “face like lightning” and “eyes like bla

The story of the three wise men – as interpreted by eight year olds everywhere.

Just a few of my favorite lines from the Song of Solomon. He was a master of romance. Take note, men.