Welcome to the What's in the Bible? Topic Archive

Video Filter

Psalm 86:5 – Verse of the Day 10/2/13

  Psalm 86 is a song of supplication in which David presents his needs to the Lord.  In the first verse he straightforwardly asks the Lord to hear him, “for I am poor and needy.”  This verse serves as the …

Ecclesiastes 8:15 – Verse of the Day 10/1/13

  This verse lies buried at the heart of the third and final section of the book of Ecclesiastes.  This section opens with the question: “What advantage has a wise man over a fool?”  In this verse, one advantage is …

1 Peter 5:7 – Verse of the Day 9/30/13

  1 Peter concludes with a series of exhortations to the elders and young men in the churches. Apparently there were conflicts between them as they attempted to negotiate difficult circumstances that included both suffering and persecution (5:1-11). Having encouraged …

1 Corinthians 13:6 – Verse of the Day 9/29/13

  In 1 Corinthians 13, love is characterized neither as merely a sentiment nor merely an action. Instead, especially in verses 4-7, love is described in both emotional and behavioral terms. This verse captures that balance perfectly, for love is …

Joshua 3:5 – Verse of the Day 9/28/13

Then Joshua said to the people, “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you.” In biblical terms, the word “consecrate” means “to make holy.” Washing was a common symbol of consecration, both for items used in Temple …