The fourth holy day of Leviticus 23 is known as the Festival of Weeks, Shavuot, or Pentecost. Why so many confusing names? It depends on the language. The English translation would be the Festival of Weeks, while the Hebrew word for weeks is Shavuot. Later, this holiday was known as Pentecost in Greek. This was …
Many people today have taken advantage of DNA testing to gain information from generation to generation. DNA databases tell you, statistically, which countries your ancestors came from. Some people are surprised by how some information has been lost over the past generations. Unleavened Bread to be Kept from Generation to Generation Exodus 12: 14b Each …
Our son had cut his finger on the playground, and it was sore and red. I went out and purchased a tube of antibiotic salve. A couple of days later, his finger looked worse, and I asked whether he had applied the salve. He had forgotten to use it. The salve was only effective when …
Each year we celebrate our wedding anniversary. We celebrate to remember all the blessings we have received in our marriage. Sure, some times were better than others, but with God’s help, we have made it through over 37 years together. God’s Commands to Celebrate God was very intentional in Leviticus 23, naming seven holy days …
Blood has been thought of as the source of life in the Bible. Why blood in the Passover? The death of animals established the Old Testament covenant. In Genesis 15, God made a covenant with Abraham. Genesis 15: 9 The Lord told him, “Bring me a three-year-old heifer, a three-year-old female goat, a three-year-old ram, a turtledove, and …
Anthropologists tell us of the significance of a door. A door is an everyday object we all use. When doors were invented, it allowed the people to have a place of protection from wild animals and enemy humans. Before doors, people would just try to hide, but with doors, people could inhabit villages. Blood on …
Today, if we search the internet for “a perfect lamb,” we can find many recipes for the perfect leg of lamb. There are 3 easy steps to the perfect lamb roast, or 5 dos and don’ts for the perfect lamb chops. While these recipes are probably good, when we speak of a perfect lamb in …
What is redemption? The dictionary has several definitions. 1) the act, process, or an instance of serving to offset or compensate for a defect, or 2) the act of exchanging something for money or an award. [1] I remember redeeming S&H Green Stamps as a child. We would receive these stamps when we bought groceries. …
What is a yearly celebration that is important in your family? Many families celebrate holidays with a purpose. Perhaps it is Christmas or Easter. Or maybe your family has a group of birthdays in one month that become a big celebration. Often, we celebrate milestones in life, such as anniversaries or graduations. But each of …
Jesus, the Passover lamb, comes to Jerusalem for the last time to fulfill the will of His Father and Biblical prophecies by giving His life for humankind on the cross. Mark 14:1It was now two days before Passover and the Festival of Unleavened Bread. The leading priests and the teachers of religious law were still …