The titles “Lion” and “Lamb,” both applied to Jesus in Revelation 5, reveal two complementary aspects of His identity and mission: His eternal power and His sacrificial love. These titles summarize the entire work of Christ in redemption and...

Circumcision was introduced by God as the sign of His covenant with Abraham. Genesis 17:10–11 records this command:“This is My covenant which you shall keep, between Me and you and your descendants after you: Every male child among you shall be...

Rahab is introduced in Joshua 2 as a harlot living in Jericho who hid two Israelite spies sent by Joshua. Though a Gentile and a resident of a condemned city, Rahab demons/">demonstrated remarkable faith. She acknowledged the Lord’s authority by saying,...

The breastplate of righteousness is part of the spiritual armor of God described in Ephesians 6:10–17. Paul exhorts believers to “put on the whole armor of God,” so that they may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. In verse 14, he...

Jesus cleansed the temple twice to confront corruption and to reassert the holiness of God’s house. The first cleansing occurred early in His ministry (John 2:13–17), and the second took place near the end (Matthew 21:12–13; Mark 11:15–17;...

The atonement for the holy place was necessary because even the tabernacle, though constructed by God's command, became defiled by the sins of the people. Since God’s presence dwelled there, it had to be cleansed yearly to maintain its sanctity and to allow...

The Kohathites, a division of the Levites, were assigned the most sacred duties of carrying the holy objects of the tabernacle. They were responsible for the ark, the table of showbread, the lampstand, the altars, and the sacred utensils used in ministry. However,...

Simeon is described in Luke 2:25 as a just and devout man living in Jerusalem during the time of Jesus’ birth. He was waiting for “the Consolation of Israel,” a term referring to the coming of the Messiah and the fulfillment of God’s...

While the Bible does not use the word "bullying," it clearly condemns behaviors that align with it—oppression, mockery, violence, and cruelty. Proverbs 6:16-19 lists several things the Lord hates, including “a proud look, a lying tongue, hands that shed...

Circumcision was commanded by God as a physical sign of the covenant between Him and Abraham's descendants. It marked those who belonged to the promises of God and signified separation from the world, consecration to God, and participation in His covenant...