Leviticus, Book of
The third book of the Old Testament has been called “the priests’ handbook” because it sets rules for the worship…
Things
Lions
Lions were well-known to the people of Israel, but they are now extinct in the Middle East. They were feared…
Locusts
An insect much like a grasshopper. Swarms of locusts would travel long distances, eating everything green. Locusts were the eighth…
Love
More than just a feeling of being attracted to someone or of feeling happy with someone—as we do with family,…
Luke, gospel of
Written about AD 60 by the only Gentile gospel writer—Luke, a doctor who traveled with Paul during Paul’s missionary journeys.…
Lying
Any action or word that is meant to fool someone else. God is truth, and He expects His people to…
Makeup and Jewelry
Makeup has been in existence at least since 2000 BC. Many women, particularly women in Egypt, used kohl sticks to…
Manger
A feedbox for cattle or horses. It was usually filled with straw, hay, or oats. The most well-known manger was…
Manna
A grain-like food God provided for the Israelites while they wandered in the wilderness. The name manna means “What is…
Mark, gospel of
This gospel was the first of the four to be written—around AD 55–65 by John Mark, a relative of Barnabas.…
Marriage
A special relationship between a man and a woman that is legally binding. Marriage began in the garden of Eden…
Matthew, gospel of
Matthew, a former tax collector and disciple of Jesus, wrote this gospel in AD 60–65 for Jewish readers. This gospel…