The priesthood in Israel was established by God through Moses. All priests were to come from the tribe of Levi, and specifically from the line of Aaron. Exodus 28:1 says, “Now take Aaron your brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that...
The concept of idolatry is foundational throughout the Bible. From Genesis to Revelation, God continually warns His people against the worship of idols. But to understand idolatry rightly, we must define an idol the way the Bible does. This study will walk through...
The dove appears throughout Scripture with rich symbolism, yet its meaning is not derived from poetic tradition or religious imagery, it is rooted in the Word of God. The dove is never randomly mentioned. Its presence marks moments of covenant, purity, sacrifice,...
It is often said that “we are all God’s children,” but Scripture draws a deeper distinction. While all are created by God, loved by Him, and initially known in His Book, not all remain as His children. Jesus Himself addressed this in John 8, when He stood face to...
There is great weight in a name. Names in the Bible often reflect character, calling, or destiny. But the name “Christian” didn’t begin as a badge of honor, it was a label of mockery. Yet it is the name we now hold dearly, a name that connects us to Christ Himself....
Before Jesus tells this parable, He is teaching a large crowd about hypocrisy, fear of man, and the need for eternal perspective. In Luke 12:1, the crowd is described as being so large that they "trampled one another." Jesus had just warned about covetousness,...
The book of Amos opens simply: "The words of Amos, who was among the sheepbreeders of Tekoa, which he saw concerning Israel in the days of Uzziah king of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel, two years before the earthquake." (Amos...
The Manifestation of the Spirit 1 Corinthians 12:7–11 The Apostle Paul begins this section by writing, “But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all” (1 Corinthians 12:7). This verse is the key to understanding the purpose and...
When we talk about head coverings in the Bible, the very first picture we get is not of cloth or veils, but of something far more significant: glory and authority. From the beginning, clothing in general carries meaning—after the fall, “the LORD God made tunics of...
Hannah was the first wife of Elkanah, a man from the tribe of Ephraim. Though deeply loved by her husband, she bore the weight of barrenness, while his second wife, Peninnah, had children and mocked her continually (1 Samuel 1:6). In ancient Israel, to be barren...
