The Ark of the Covenant

[Exodus 37:1-9] Bezalel made the ark of acacia wood; two cubits and a half was its length, a cubit and a half its breadth, and a cubit and a half its height. He overlaid it with pure gold inside and outside, and made a molding of gold around it. And he cast for it four […]

John the Baptist

John the Baptist (Hebrew: יוחנן המטביל‎) is a significant figure in both Israeli history and Christianity. He was a prophet who appeared 400 years after the last book of the Old Testament, Malachi, was written. He is called “John the Baptist” because he preached repentance and baptized people in the Jordan River. About 700 years […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

King Saul

Saul was the first king of Israel. He was the son of Kish from the tribe of Benjamin and was described as “a handsome young man. There was not a man among the people of Israel more handsome than he. From his shoulders upward he was taller than any of the people” (1 Samuel 9:2). […]

The Old Testament

A covenant is a mutual agreement or alliance. In the Bible, a covenant is an agreement established between God and humanity. The entire Bible is divided into two parts: the Old Testament and the New Testament. The books written before the birth of Jesus are called the Old Testament, while those written after are called […]

King David (Part II)

After King Saul’s son Ish-bosheth was murdered by his own men, all the tribes of Israel came to David in Hebron and anointed him king over both Israel and Judah. David then went up and captured Jerusalem, a city located between Judah and Israel, named it the “City of David,” and established it as the […]

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 […]

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