The Rebellion of Korah and Others

The Book of Numbers records that some people openly defied God’s will. The most brazen of these was Korah, a Levite from the Kohathite clan. Korah’s faction, along with Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab from the tribe of Reuben, rebelled. Unwilling to simply follow the guidance of the Aaronic priesthood, Korah questioned Aaron’s […]

The Encampment of the Twelve Tribes

In the Book of Numbers, God instructed the Israelites that their encampment in the wilderness must follow the correct locations and order around the tabernacle. God assigned a specific location to each Israelite tribe. The tribal tents were to be at a certain distance from the entrance of God’s tabernacle. The tribe of Judah was […]

The New Testament

The Bible is composed of the Old and New Testaments. The New Testament is the second part of the Bible, containing the books written after the birth of Jesus. In AD 397, the Third Council of Carthage established the content and order of the New Testament, which includes 27 books. The content is divided into […]

Prayer

Prayer is the act of praying. The word “pray” in English means “to ask” or “to express a wish.” Prayer is a believer’s deliberate communication with God to praise Him, pour out their heart, ask for things, seek His will, gain strength against the devil and temptation, confess sins, or simply express their thoughts or […]

The Twelve Tribes of Israel

The twelve tribes of Israel originated from the twelve sons of Jacob, the third patriarch of Israel. Jacob’s eleventh son, Joseph, later became the prime minister of Egypt and was a significant figure. He received the birthright, giving him a double portion of the inheritance, which was passed on to his two sons, Ephraim and […]

The Meaning and Use of “Amen”

The use of the term “Amen” can be found throughout the Bible. It is a transliteration of the Hebrew word “Amen,” meaning “truly” or “verily,” and signifies “so be it,” “it is true,” or “may it be fulfilled.” Amen was originally used in Judaism and was later adopted by Christianity. Christians frequently use Amen as a conclusion and […]

Introduction and Background to the Book of Numbers

The Book of Numbers (Hebrew: בְּמִדְבַּר‎), the fourth book of the Hebrew Bible and the Torah, gets its name from the two censuses of the Israelites it records. The first took place before they left Mount Sinai, and the second happened 40 years later, just before God’s people entered the Promised Land. The book also […]

The Firstfruits

“Firstfruits” refers to the first part of a harvest to ripen. These firstfruits are the best of the harvest—they mature earliest and the fruit is large. The Old Testament records that the firstfruits were a gift to God, something that He delighted in. In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is the firstfruits offered to God […]

Notable Jewish Festivals

While reading the Bible, we often come across traditional Jewish festivals. In the books of the Law, in addition to the service in the tabernacle (including matters related to the tabernacle, priests, and sacrifices), God also established seven festivals for His people, referred to as “the feasts of the Lord” (Leviticus 23:1, 4). God established […]

Sacrifices (The Five Offerings)

God did not ask for sacrifices because He was in need. Sacrifices were not meant to be food for God; in His presence, they served as a symbol. It was not God who truly needed the sacrifices, but humanity. Because of His holiness and justice, God instituted sacrifices as a way to redeem humanity, giving […]