One very important key to properly understanding the Bible and many parts of everyday life is distinguishing between what is literal and what is figurative.
This free audio Bible study offers a general overview for the prophet Joel. Those who have a basic understanding of Joel can better understand why Peter appealed to this Old Testament prophet on the Day of Pentecost in Acts 2.
Can you explain the significance of Exodus 13:13? This verse says, "And every firstling of an ass thou shalt redeem with a lamb; and if thou wilt not redeem it, then thou shalt break its neck: and all the first-born of man among thy sons shalt thou redeem." Along with this free audio sermon is a full length sermon outline for it.