Marriage began in the garden. It was not man’s idea—it was God's. In Genesis 2:18, the LORD said, “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.” The word “helper” here in Hebrew is...
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...
Main QuestionWhat is the Pentateuch, who wrote it, and how does its unified message lead to Christ?Primary PassagesGenesis 1 and 15; Exodus 12 and 24; Leviticus 16; Deuteronomy 31; John 5; Luke 24.Unforsaken ConclusionMoses wrote the foundational five-book Torah,...
Main QuestionWhat does it mean to wait on the LORD faithfully when His timing and our desired outcome remain unknown?Primary PassagesIsaiah 40; Psalms 27, 37, and 130; Lamentations 3; Luke 2 and 24; Romans 8; James 5.Unforsaken ConclusionWaiting is hopeful...
Main QuestionHow does the Feast of Tabernacles join exodus remembrance, harvest joy, Christ's presence, and Israel's future kingdom?Primary PassagesLeviticus 23; Numbers 29; Deuteronomy 16 and 31; Nehemiah 8; John 1 and 7; Zechariah 14.Unforsaken ConclusionThe...
Main QuestionWhy did David eat bread reserved for priests, and how did Jesus use that event against His accusers?Primary PassagesLeviticus 24; 1 Samuel 16, 20-22; Matthew 12; Mark 2; Luke 6; Hosea 6.Unforsaken ConclusionDavid ate what was not lawful for him, and...
Main QuestionHow does Hosea hold Israel's covenant unfaithfulness, severe judgment, persistent mercy, and promised restoration together?Primary PassagesHosea 1-3, 4, 6-8, 10-11, 13-14; Matthew 2 and 9; Romans 9; 1 Peter 2.Unforsaken ConclusionThe LORD judges...
Main QuestionWhat did the Nazirite vow require, who actually lived under it, and what may Christians learn from it today?Primary PassagesNumbers 6; Judges 13-16; 1 Samuel 1; Amos 2; Acts 18 and 21.Unforsaken ConclusionThe Nazirite vow was a defined Israelite...
