Tabitha known as Dorcas

Tabitha was a disciple (student) of Jesus. She was part of his inner circle. She was a woman of good works and charitable deeds. Simply put she loved and helped others with no alternative motive. “Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was fullContinue reading “Tabitha known as Dorcas”

Elisheba

An interesting fact about Elisheba is that she is of the lineage of David, through her father Amminadab. “Now these are the generations of Pharez: Pharez begat Hezron, 19 And Hezron begat Ram, and Ram begat Amminadab, 20 And Amminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon, 21 And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed, 22 And Obed begatContinue reading “Elisheba”

Did Jesus Visit the Underworld?

Many people misunderstand the meaning of Jesus’ visit to the Underworld and exactly where he went during this visit. Some who do believe that Jesus did go to the Underworld, believe he went to hell, but this is not true. Hades or Sheol was the place people went after death before Jesus. It consisted ofContinue reading “Did Jesus Visit the Underworld?”

Delilah

Delilah is thought to be a beautiful woman as Sampson lusted for her. She is not known for her goodness. She is known as a very cunning, evil, self-centered and selfish woman who eventually nagged Sampson to death. She is not a good role model for women. Before Sampson’s birth Israel had once again disobeyedContinue reading “Delilah”

Deborah

The story of Deborah absolutely intrigues me. She was an amazing and powerful woman. She held positions of National Leadership that were not often held by women in Bible days. First, we see she was a Prophetess, a Wife, and a Judge which is only a partial list of her accomplishments. “And Deborah, a prophetess,Continue reading “Deborah”