Bible & History
Bible books, ancient context, customs, kingdoms, exile, timelines, geography, historical setting, and how the biblical story fits together.
Acts 17:10-12
What did the Bereans do after hearing Paul preach?
The Bereans were praised for the way they received a message that challenged them.
Jonah 4:5-11
What did God use to give Jonah shade?
God used a plant, a worm, and Jonah’s comfort to teach a lesson about compassion.
Genesis 37:29-35 and Job 1:20-22
Why did people tear their clothes in the Bible?
People tearing their clothes can look dramatic to us, but in the Bible it often had a serious meaning.
1 Corinthians 10:13
Does “God won't give you more than you can handle” actually come from the Bible?
People say it at funerals, in crises, and during hard seasons. But is that what the verse actually says?