The Feast of Tabernacles, also called Sukkot or the Feast of Ingathering, was one of the three major pilgrimage feasts commanded by God in the Law of Moses. It took place on the fifteenth day of the seventh month (Tishri), lasting for seven days with an additional...
The Nazirite vow is first introduced in the Law of Moses, specifically in Numbers 6:1-21. The word “Nazirite” comes from the Hebrew word nāzîr, which means “consecrated” or “separated.” This vow was not confined to a specific tribe; rather, it was a voluntary...
The word "Hosanna" is one of the most significant expressions in the New Testament, especially during Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. It is a word filled with prophetic meaning, expectation, and recognition of Jesus as the Messiah. To fully understand why...
The book of Joel is a powerful prophetic message calling God’s people to repentance in the face of judgment, while also offering a glorious promise of restoration and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Though it is a short book with only three chapters, its themes...
Nebuchadnezzar is one of the most powerful and complex figures in Scripture. He was a mighty king, yet a man of deep pride. He was a conqueror who built an empire, yet he was ultimately humbled by God. His story is one of glory, arrogance, judgment, and redemption....
The book of Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament, consisting of only 21 verses. Despite its brevity, it delivers a powerful message of judgment against Edom and a prophecy of Israel’s restoration. Who Was Obadiah? Obadiah is one of the minor prophets,...
Saul is one of the most tragic figures in Scripture—a man chosen by God, anointed as the first king of Israel, yet ultimately rejected because of his disobedience. His life illustrates great potential squandered by pride, fear, and a failure to trust in the Lord....
The distinction between clean and unclean animals is a theme that runs throughout Scripture, beginning in Genesis and culminating in the New Testament. This study will walk through the Bible, tracing how God defined these categories and why they were significant....
After being miraculously delivered from slavery in Egypt, the Israelites stood at the threshold of the Promised Land, only to turn away in fear. That decision led them into 40 years of wandering in the wilderness—not because God had abandoned them, but because they...
The Septuagint (LXX) and the Masoretic Text (MT) are two of the most well-known textual traditions of the Old Testament. The LXX is a Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures, while the MT is the authoritative Hebrew text preserved by Jewish scribes. Many today...
