The tabernacle of David was the tent David set up in Jerusalem to house the Ark of the Covenant. After David conquered Jerusalem and made it his capital, he wanted to bring the Ark there. The Ark had been in Kiriath-jearim for many years after being captured by the Philistines and eventually returned to Israel. David constructed a tent, like the Tabernacle Moses had built in the wilderness, to house the Ark in Jerusalem. The Tabernacle Moses built had moved around with the Israelites as they journeyed to the Promised Land. Now that Israel was established in the land, David…
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The word “testament” refers to a covenant or agreement between God and His people. In the Bible, there are two major divisions – the Old Testament and the New Testament. These represent two overarching covenants that God made with mankind. Old Testament The Old Testament speaks of God’s original covenant with the nation of Israel. It contains 39 books written before the time of Jesus Christ. Some key elements of the Old Covenant include: – God promising to make Israel His chosen people if they obeyed His laws (Exodus 19:5-6) – The giving of the Ten Commandments and the Law…
The question of whether a man who has been divorced and remarried prior to becoming a Christian can serve as a pastor is an important one that deserves careful biblical consideration. There are several key scriptural principles that should guide our thinking on this issue: 1. God hates divorce, but forgives repentant sinners The Bible makes clear that God designed marriage to be a lifelong covenant between one man and one woman (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6). Divorce is not part of God’s original intent and something He hates (Malachi 2:16). At the same time, God is gracious and forgiving, not…
The books of 1 and 2 Chronicles provide a theological history of the people of Israel from Adam to the Babylonian captivity. The Chronicler retells Israel’s history with a focus on the kings of Judah, the temple, and the Levites. The overall purpose is to remind the people of God’s promises, warn them against sin, and encourage them to hope in God’s faithfulness. Some key purposes and themes of 1 and 2 Chronicles include: To record a genealogy from Adam to the restoration, showing Israel’s heritage To selectively retell the history of Israel and Judah, emphasizing God’s covenant with David…
Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse where the abuser manipulates situations to make the victim question their own reality, memory or perceptions. The term originated from a 1938 play called Gas Light, where a husband tries to make his wife believe she is going insane by dimming the gaslights and then denying it. The Bible does not directly mention the term “gaslighting,” as it is a modern psychological concept. However, there are several instances in Scripture that could be considered gaslighting techniques and warnings against using deception and manipulation against others. Examples of gaslighting behaviors One example is in…
The Bible teaches that there is only one true God, the Creator of all things. Here is a summary of what the Bible says about who God is: God is eternal God has no beginning or end. He has always existed and will always exist (Psalm 90:2). He is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end (Revelation 1:8). God is self-existent God depends on nothing for life, but all life depends on Him (John 5:26). God contains life within Himself and is the source of all life (Acts 17:25). God is self-sufficient God does not need anything or…
Rachel is one of the most well-known women in the Bible. She was the beautiful younger daughter of Laban and the wife of Jacob. Rachel’s story begins in Genesis 29 when Jacob arrives in Haran and meets her at a well. He immediately falls in love with Rachel and agrees to work seven years for Laban in order to marry her. However, on their wedding night Laban deceives Jacob by having him marry Leah, Rachel’s older sister, instead. Jacob is then forced to work another seven years before he can finally marry his beloved Rachel. Rachel struggled with infertility for…
The prospect of heaven brings comfort and hope to many believers. A place of perfect joy and peace, free from sorrow, suffering and death. Yet some wonder if there will still be tears in heaven. What does the Bible say about this? First, it helps to understand the cause of tears. Tears can come from sadness, grief, pain, or simply emotion. But in heaven, the reasons for tears will be removed. Revelation 21:4 declares, “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for…
The question of where to give tithes is an important one for Christians who want to honor God with their finances. The Bible does not give explicit instructions on whether all tithes must go to one’s local church or if some can be given to other Christian ministries. There are good arguments on both sides of this issue, which means Christians can hold different views in good conscience. Here is an overview of the key biblical principles and considerations around tithing and how Christians think about this topic. What is a tithe? The word “tithe” literally means “tenth” and refers…
Sisera was a powerful Canaanite military commander who led the army of King Jabin of Hazor against the Israelites during the time of the judges. He is mentioned several times in the Old Testament, most notably in Judges 4 where his defeat and death at the hands of a woman named Jael marked a significant victory for the Israelites over their oppressors. Here is an overview of Sisera’s story and role in Scripture: Sisera’s Oppression of Israel The Bible first introduces Sisera in Judges 4:2 which states that “the Lord sold them into the hand of Jabin king of Canaan,…