King David (Part I)

King David is considered the “ideal king” of Israel and the ancestor of the “future Messiah.” He was a brave and wise conqueror, and because of his skill at playing the harp, he was known as the “psalmist of Israel,” with 75 psalms attributed to him. As a young boy, David became famous by killing […]

Azazel (The Scapegoat)

The word “Azazel” (עֲזָאזֵל) is a combination of two Hebrew words: ez (עֵז), meaning “goat,” and azal (אָזַל), meaning “to go away” or “to remove.” The original Hebrew meaning is “to completely remove.” It is sometimes transliterated as “Azazel” and other times translated as “scapegoat.” The Bible uses this term to signify the “removal of […]

The Love Feast

The “love feast” or agape meal is mentioned several times in the New Testament. Following the example of Jesus’ Last Supper, believers in the early church would bring food to the church and eat together, regardless of wealth or social status. This was known as a “love feast.” After sharing the meal, the believers would […]