Have you ever gazed at Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting of the Last Supper and wondered if something—or someone—might be missing? While we often picture Jesus and His twelve disciples sharing that final meaningful meal before His crucifixion, the question…
Have you ever wondered why Jesus’ enemies seemed to understand His teachings better than His own followers? It’s a fascinating paradox in the Gospel accounts – those who hated Jesus remembered and understood His prediction about rising on the third…
Pronunciation Guide: heb-dom-ay-kon’-tah Basic Definition Strong’s G1440: ἑβδομήκοντα (hebdomēkonta) is the cardinal number seventy in Greek. This number appears throughout Scripture representing completeness, divine appointment, and God’s perfect order. In both Hebrew and Greek thought, seventy symbolizes perfect spiritual order…
Pronunciation Guide: al-fah’-yos (where ‘ah’ sounds like the ‘a’ in father) Basic Definition Strong’s G256: Ἀλφαῖος (Alphaios) refers to the possible father of two of Jesus’ disciples – James (also known as James the Less) and Matthew (Levi). The name…
