Acts, book of
The fifth book in the New Testament. It was written by Luke, a doctor who traveled with Paul on Paul’s…
Things
Altar
A structure used in worship that is made of stone, wood, marble, brick, or other materials. The people of Israel…
Anoint/Anointed
Anoint means “to pour oil on a person or a thing.” Anointed means “sacred or set apart for God’s use.”…
Ark of the Covenant
A wooden chest for storing and transporting the Ten Commandments. It was about four feet long, two and one-half feet…
Ark, Noah’s
The boat God told Noah to build so he could escape the coming flood. Noah was five hundred years old…
Armor
Armor for soldiers was usually made of leather coated with a thin layer of metal for added protection. Strips of…
Barley
Barley was the most common grain grown in Israel. Most of the poor people used it for bread and cereal…
Barren
Unable to have children. In Bible times, most men and women were very sad and ashamed when this happened. They…
Baskets
In the Old Testament, baskets were made from reeds, twigs, or ropes. They were used for carrying fruit, bread, or…
Beatitudes
Short sayings beginning with the word blessed that describe actions or thoughts that will give a person joy and peace.…
Birds
Of the near four hundred kinds of birds that live in Israel, twenty-six kinds can be found only in Israel…
Birthright
The blessing and double share of wealth a father gave to his oldest son. Esau carelessly sold his birthright to…