The forerunner of the temple was the tabernacle, the tent that God instructed the Israelites to build while stationed in the wilderness at Mount Sinai. After entering the promised land of Canaan, they retained the mobile sanctuary until King Solomon. During the time of the monarchy, the temple endures several cycles of defilement and restoration. …
The first reference to the City of Jerusalem may be in Genesis, chapter fourteen, verse eighteen, mentions Melchizedek as the King of Salem. When the Israelites were ready to cross over the Jordan to enter the promised land, the city was called “the Jebusite” in Joshua chapter fifteen verse eight, or “Jebus” of First Chronicles, …
The Old Testament law through the mediation of Moses is one of the most significant aspects of the Israelites experience at Mount Sinai. The Mosaic Law divides into three categories: the moral law that deals with the standard of holy living. Civil law agrees with Israel’s legal and social life as a nation. The ceremonial …
We hear about the Holy Spirit in the New Testament, but what about the Old Testament? The Holy Spirit is one of the three persons of the eternal triune God. Although His full power did not reveal to God’s people until the ministry of Jesus, and later at Pentecost, there are Old Testament passages that …
In this world, there are both the rich and the poor, haves and have-nots. Frequently those who have material wealth take advantage of those who have little, often gaining more at the expense of the exploited poor. Biblically, believers should treat the poor and needy in a godly manner. God’s concern for the poor and …
Intercession is holy, believing, persevering prayer where someone pleads with God. The intercessor could be praying for others who desperately need God’s intervention. The prayer that Daniel made in chapter nine in the book of Daniel is an example of intercessory prayer. He prays earnestly for Jerusalem’s restoration and the entire nation. The intercession of …
Biblically, the definition for the Glory of God means several things. Sometimes, it describes God’s splendor and majesty, a glory so great that no human being can see it and live. At best, one can see only an “appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord.” In this sense, the glory of the …
Peace can refer to tranquility in international relationships, such as peace between warring nations. It can also refer to a settled feeling within a society. It can be an experience of wholeness and harmony in human relationships, both inside and outside the home. It can refer to one’s sense of wholeness and well-being, free from …
