Villains of the Bible
Gain wisdom to discern and overcome evil by studying the ways and flaws of the villains of the Bible.
Hypocrisy: Taking Away What You Gave
Desperate times demand desperate measures. The king of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar, “and all his army and all the kingdoms and peoples…
Building the Temple—Herod the Great
Herod the Great is one of the most famous villains of the Bible—and indeed in all of history. Herod murdered…
Peter: Fearing What Others Think
Peter is a coward of the Bible. Peter is not a villain of the Bible. That label fits Judas Iscariot…
Peter: Fearing He Wasn’t Good Enough
Peter is a coward of the Bible. Peter is not a villain of the Bible. That label fits Judas Iscariot…
Peter: Denying Jesus
Peter is a coward of the Bible. Peter is not a villain of the Bible. That label fits Judas Iscariot…
Cowards of the Bible
I’ve decided to expand the category of “Villains of the Bible” to include those who were “Cowards of the Bible.” …
Jezebel and Ahab: Greed, Lies and Violence
In this case, these evil seeds literally grew out of a vegetable garden! Israel’s Queen Jezebel and King Ahab wanted…
Pilate: The Love of Power
The stakes were high. Jerusalem overflowed with pilgrims, visiting to celebrate Passover. Pontius Pilate knew he had to be at…
Judas Iscariot Betrays Jesus: The Love of Money
Why did Judas betray Jesus? Much ink has been spilled speculating on reasons why Judas betrayed Jesus. Many of these…