Bible Study: Numbers 4-7
This section of the Bible lists the duties of the Levites. Each family of the tribe of Levi had distinct responsibilities concerning the tabernacle. The sons of Kohath transported the holy objects from the Holy Place and the Most Holy Place. The sons of Gershon transported the curtains and coverings for the tent of meeting. Finally, the sons of…
Bible Study: Numbers 1-4:20
This week’s Bible section reveals something about the relationship of believers from the nations with God and with Israel. The setting for this section is Mt. Sinai. Israel had been at Sinai for almost a year and was preparing to depart for the “Promised Land”. As they were being prepared to enter the land, God ordered that the…
The Significance of Jerusalem Day
The most significant event of the 20th Century will one day be recognized as a turning point in world history. Jerusalem Day marks the establishment of Jewish control over biblical Jerusalem and the Temple Mount that occurred on the 28th of Iyar or June 6, 1967. Jeremiah, Isaiah and Zechariah – among the other biblical…
Bible Study: Leviticus 25-27
In the Bible, special occasions are built on periods of seven. This is the reason that the number seven takes on a special meaning. Usually this is interpreted as “divine completion”. Last week we saw the weekly pattern (Shabbat) and the monthly pattern: first month – Pesach; third month – Shavuot; and seventh month –…
Bible Study: Leviticus 21-24
This section includes the festivals or times of the Lord (Leviticus 23). I will concentrate on these times in this study. Often these times are referred to as “Jewish” festivals. This is incorrect. They are the times designated by the Lord and all believers should give careful attention to them. Speak to the sons of…
Bible Study: Leviticus 16-17
This week I am going to deal with the subject of Yom Kippur as recorded in Leviticus 16 and 17. We will leave the subject of “clean and unclean” for the moment. Yom Kippur has an extremely important message for all believers. Yom Kippur occurs on the tenth day of the seventh month. On the…