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40 mins read|04/03/23
A Field Guide to Leviticus and Worship in the Old Testament
Many people have struggled to understand Leviticus and Old Testament worship in general. Here is a handbook or map to navigate these subjects, and to see their relationship to Christ and his saving work. -
10 mins read|01/27/22
The Mountain that Israel Moved
In Israel, once a year, a priestly climber would reach the peak of a very different kind of mountain. Here's his story. -
16 mins read|08/05/21
Three Popular, Wrong Ideas About the Old Testament
The Old Testament is a long, strange book that’s not easy for modern readers to understand. What is understandable, therefore, is that people can get lost and confused when studying it. Here are three common misconceptions about it. -
15 mins read|04/24/21
What Does the Bible Say About Tattoos?
There is one verse in the Bible that talks about tattoos. In this article, Chad Bird explores the original Hebrew of that verse to see what light it sheds, looks at the verse in context, and discusses what application--if any--this verse has for Christians today. -
16 mins read|02/28/21
What is Sanctification? Revisiting the Old Testament for the Answer
The words “sanctify” and “sanctification” have deep roots in the Old Testament. There, holiness is about nearness to the presence of God. He is the holy-maker. Sanctification is his gift. The Old Testament helps us to avoid the common misunderstanding today that sanctification is all about our life of good works. -
11 mins read|01/27/21
The Old Testament and Alcohol: A Short Q&A
The Old Testament mentions wine about 140 times and beer ("strong drink") about 20 times. What can we learn from these passages? Chad Bird provides us with a short Q&A about the Hebrew background of alcohol, as well as a look forward to the Party of parties in the resurrection feast.
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