The Ten Commandments

It should be noted that New Testament Believers are neither saved by keeping The Ten Commandments, nor does compliance after salvation serve in any way to keep one in a state of grace. Ephesians 2:8-9 says, “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any … Read More

The Tabernacle and Ark of the Covenant

The components of the tabernacle were made in seven months. On the first day of the first month of the second year after the Exodus, it was formally set up, and the cloud of God’s presence descended upon it in Exodus 40 (see notes). At that time the ark of the covenant was placed inside in the Holy of Holies. … Read More

The Levitical Sacrifices

Instructions to the People (1:1-6:7) The Burnt Offering (1:1-17) The purpose of this offering was to draw a person closer to God (atonement). It was sometimes offered as a corporate sacrifice and sometimes as an individual sacrifice. Offered before the Law of Moses by Noah, Abraham and others The last offering of the day Burned throughout the night Occasions for … Read More

The Making of a Tabernacle

The Contribution to the Tabernacle Exodus 25:1-9 Exodus 35:4-29 The Contribution to the Tabernacle Exodus 25:1-9 Exodus 35:4-29

The Sabbath Day: Why don’t Christians observe it?

The Sabbath day has always been on the seventh day (Saturday) and always will be. There are many who incorrectly refer to Sunday as the “Christian Sabbath.” That is quite an inaccurate description of Sunday according to the scripture. The objective of this article is to demonstrate that sabbath observance is clearly a critical part of the Ten Commandments, God’s … Read More

What is the correct day to observe the Passover?

Here’s the issue: Jews today observe the Passover meal on Nisan 15 rather than 14. Obviously some of the Jews in Jesus’ day did so as well. Jesus celebrated on Nisan 14 with his disciples. Scripture to consider on this issue: First of all, keep in mind that the Jewish days begin at sunset. Since the approximate time (it varies) … Read More

The Jewish Calendar

Most often, only the numbers of the months are mentioned in the Old Testament. The months of the Jewish calendar are designated as follows: Nisan 1 30 Days March-April Iyar 2 29 Days April-May Sivan 3 30 Days May-June Tammuz 4 29 Days June-July Av 5 30 Days July-August Elul 6 29 Days August-September Tishri 7 30 Days September-October Cheshvan … Read More

Jewish Feasts Commemorated in the Bible

Consult the note at the bottom of this table for information regarding the comparison of the Jewish calendar to the Gregorian calendar. With the notes provided below, you may approximate the times of the celebrations of the Jewish feasts described in this table. Keep in mind, the Jewish New Year was celebrated at the beginning of a new agricultural cycle. … Read More

Moses prophesied the Messiah

As the Hebrews are preparing to move into Canaan to possess it according to God’s promise to Abraham, Moses issues a series of warnings, one of which contains a prophecy concerning the Messiah in Deuteronomy 18:15-22. Deuteronomy 18:15 The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; … Read More