Miriam and Aaron opposed Moses out of jealousy and pride, questioning his unique role as God’s chosen leader. They criticized him over his marriage to an Ethiopian woman, but their real complaint was against the authority God had given him. In doing so, they...

War is a tragic reality in a fallen world, and while the Bible does not glorify it, it recognizes that war sometimes becomes necessary in the context of justice and defense. Ecclesiastes 3:8 says there is “a time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war,...

Jacob’s ladder is found in Genesis 28:10-17, during a moment of solitude and uncertainty in Jacob’s life. As he fled from Esau and journeyed toward Haran, Jacob stopped to rest for the night. Using a stone for a pillow, he dreamed of “a ladder set...

The fat and blood belonged exclusively to God because they symbolized life and the richest part of the sacrifice, both of which are reserved for Him alone. Fat represented abundance and the choicest portion, while blood represented life, which only God has the...

The grain offering required no leaven or honey because both substances symbolized corruption and decay, which were incompatible with the holiness of God. Leaven in Scripture often represents sin or impurity, and honey, though sweet, could ferment and spoil. These...

The Levites were purified with special offerings before serving because they needed to be cleansed and set apart for the holy work of the tabernacle. Since they were chosen to replace the firstborn of Israel, their consecration showed that they belonged wholly to...

God commanded the Israelites to leave behind part of their harvest to provide for the poor, the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow. This practice ensured that the needy had access to food and allowed them to gather it with dignity and effort. "When you reap...

The New Jerusalem, described in Revelation 21 and 22, represents the eternal dwelling place of God with His people. This is what most people are thinking of when they speak of "Heaven". A perfect city where righteousness, peace, and glory abide forever. It is the...

Ruth is introduced in the book bearing her name as a Moabitess, the daughter-in-law of Naomi. After the death of her husband Mahlon, and despite Naomi’s urging to remain in Moab, Ruth declared her loyalty to Naomi and to the God of Israel with these words:...

The Passover meal is described with such specific detail because it was both a memorial of Israel’s deliverance from Egypt and a teaching tool to pass that history to future generations. Every aspect of the meal was divinely ordered to reflect the urgency,...