Most Bible scholars say no. Consider the portraits related to Jesus’ birth. Do any of the people have coats, hats, or scarfs? Israel is cold in December and temperatures are often below freezing. In 2013 a storm brought Israel 2…

“And you shall burn the whole ram on the altar. It is a burnt offering to the Lord; it is a sweet aroma, an offering made by fire to the Lord.” – Exodus 29:18 Grilling, tail-gating, and pig-pickings usually conjure…

“When they had twisted a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed staff in His right hand. And they bowed before Him and mocked Him, saying, ‘Hail, King of the Jews!’ Then they spat on…

Do you have a fence (or sometimes wish you did) between you and your neighbors? The poem “Mending Wall” written by Robert Frost in the 20th century AD, states that “good fences make good neighbors.” This implies that sometimes a…