We see a surprising and an unusual offering requirement in the Festival of Weeks. God asks for two loaves made of the flour from the new crop of wheat and made with yeast. In addition to these loaves, He also requires multiple burnt offerings, a sin offering, and a peace offering. Leviticus 23:17 From wherever you …
The Jewish leadership arrested the apostles out of envy disguised as defending the faith. Their actions were fervent but misguided. The council had commanded Peter and John to stop preaching in Jesus’ name and they had disobeyed. Acts 5: 17 The high priest and his officials, who were Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. 18 They arrested the …
Why are people wicked? I’ve asked this repeatedly. Every person is born sinful. Yet some choose to come to faith and serve God, and others pursue a path away from God. Unfortunately, the farther you run from God, the more likely you are to self-destruct. Jesus gives insight into the human heart. Mark 7:21 For from …
What does fear of the Jews mean in the story of Esther? The king had authorized a second decree which allowed the Jews to defend themselves against the destruction ordered by the first decree. This fear begins as the populace hears the terms of the second decree. Esther 8:17bAnd many of the people of the …