In Scripture, sin is not just a moral mistake or a bad habit; it is lawlessness. 1 John 3:4 defines it plainly: “Whoever commits sin also commits lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness.” The Greek word for sin is "hamartia"...
Circumcision was first commanded by God to Abraham in Genesis 17:9–14. God established a covenant with Abraham and his descendants, saying, "This is My covenant which you shall keep, between Me and you and your descendants after you: Every male child among...
God's faithfulness to His people is woven from Genesis to Revelation. From the very beginning, His covenant with His people included the promise of His presence. In Deuteronomy 31:6, Moses tells Israel, “Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be...
The Pentateuch, from the Greek pente (five) and teuchos (scroll or book), refers to the first five books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. In Hebrew, this portion is called the Torah, meaning “law” or...
To wait on the Lord is not passive idleness or spiritual laziness; it is an active, expectant, faith-filled posture of the heart. It is trusting fully in the timing, power, and purpose of God without rushing ahead in the strength of the flesh. Waiting involves...
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 showbread, also known as the "bread of the Presence," was a sacred element of the Tabernacle and later the Temple. According to Leviticus 24:5–9, twelve loaves were baked from fine flour and set in two rows on the golden table before the LORD every...
The Book of Hosea opens with a startling command. In Hosea 1:2, the Lord says, “Go, take yourself a wife of harlotry and children of harlotry, for the land has committed great harlotry by departing from the Lord.” Hosea, a prophet in the northern...
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...
The Priestly Blessing, also known as the Aaronic Blessing, is one of the most profound and beautiful prayers in Scripture. Given by God Himself, it was spoken by the priests over the people of Israel as a declaration of God’s favor, peace, and presence.The...
