The Hebrew Calendar Have you ever wondered how God keeps time? The Hebrew calendar isn't just a way to mark days – it's a window into God's heart for His people and His plans for the world. In our digital...
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The Old Testament is part of the Bible. It contains the Torah (Genesis through Deuteronomy), the Prophets, and the Writings (poetry and wisdom literature). From a Christian perspective, the Old Testament contains a lot of foreshadowing. The New Testament then sheds light on much of the Old Testament.
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What is the shekel? From ancient biblical times to modern-day Israel, the shekel has been more than just a unit of currency; it is a link to ancient culture and biblical history. Derived from the Hebrew verb lishkol, meaning "to...
What is Passover? Passover, or Pesach in Hebrew, stands as one of the most significant feasts in both Jewish and Christian traditions. The story of Passover is first described in the Old Testament, and it commemorates the Israelites' miraculous exodus...
How to Read the Bible An important practical aspect of following the Messiah and believing that He is alive is to read the Bible – the Word of God. Do you remember when you first became a believer? You may...
Do Christians Follow the Old Testament? Does Christianity believe in the Old Testament? Of course! Our very faith is based on the promises of God that begin in Genesis. Do Christians follow the Old Testament and read it? As Christians,...
The Great Commission in the Bible Did you know that the phrase ‘Great Commission’ does not appear in the Bible? Bible translators have added headers to the chapters of every book. But they are not in the original text, whether...
Do you read the Old Testament? The question may sound silly at first. But let’s be honest, some of us may not be all that familiar with it. Oftentimes in church, we hear teachings exclusively from the New Testament. Who...
What does Yirah mean? The Hebrew word translated into ‘awe’ in the Bible is yirah (יראה, pronounced yir-ah). It often directly translates into fear, like "fear of the Lord," and it can also mean respect, reverence, and worship. But make...
What is the Meaning of Hebrew word Ruach? Ruach (pronounced roo-akh) is the Hebrew word for spirit, breath, or wind. When spoken, the word engages one’s breath and lungs. The first mention of Ruach in the Bible is in the...
What’s the difference between a tabernacle, a synagogue and the temple? If you’ve ever asked this question, you are not alone. Each of these terms can be found in Scripture, but they can be easily confused or glanced over. The...
God in the Old and the New Testament “In the Old Testament, God is all about law and judgment. Thankfully, in the New Testament He is all about love and grace.” Let's be honest, either you or someone you know...
The First Books of the Bible We think we know the names of the first five books of the Bible, referred to also as the Books of Moses and in Hebrew called the Torah. But do we? The five books...