Among the seven appointed feasts of the LORD in Leviticus 23, one stands apart in its mystery and anticipation... the Feast of Trumpets. Known in Hebrew as Yom Teruah (“Day of Blowing” or “Day of Shouting”), it was the only feast commanded...
The figure of the great harlot, or Babylon the Great, in Revelation is one of the most vivid images in all of prophecy. To understand who she is, we cannot start in Revelation; we must first look back. The Bible already laid the foundation in the Old Testament,...
The “ten horns” appear repeatedly in prophetic Scripture, especially in Daniel and Revelation. Horns consistently symbolize kings, rulers, or centers of power. By tracing the passages that mention horns, we can let Scripture explain Scripture. This...
This study will explore what “blessing” and “curse” mean in Scripture, how these words are used, and how they culminate in the cross of Jesus Christ. We will look closely at the Old and New Testaments, trace covenant promises and warnings,...
Onesimus is mentioned briefly in Paul’s short but powerful letter to Philemon, and again in the closing greetings of Colossians. He was a bondservant (a slave), once belonging to Philemon, a Christian and fellow laborer of Paul. This account reveals...
1 Corinthians 2 pulls back the curtain on how God works. Paul says God’s plan to save the world centers on “Jesus Christ and Him crucified”, and it is so unexpected that both human rulers and demons/">demonic powers missed it. He writes,...
The Tabernacle did not exist for spectacle, it existed for meeting with God. Every item revealed something about His holiness and the way of approach. The golden altar, often called the Altar of Incense, stood nearest to the veil. Here Scripture teaches us about...
The New Covenant is the climax of God’s redemptive plan. All previous covenants, the Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, and Davidic. They all point forward to this covenant, which is established through Jesus Christ and sealed in His blood. This is the covenant of...
Among the women of the New Testament, Mary of Bethany stands out as a profound example of devotion, love, and spiritual insight. She was the sister of Martha and Lazarus and appears in three separate passages that reveal her heart toward Jesus. Each encounter...
One of the most striking confrontations in the New Testament occurs between two pillars of the early church, Paul and Peter. The event is recorded in Galatians 2:11–14, where Paul publicly rebuked Peter at Antioch. This passage raises important questions:...
