Temple in Jerusalem

David seventeen sons gather at the royal court and they all claimants to the throne. Among them there was a mere boy, according to Jewish legend, barely 12 years old his name is Solomon. Solomon's mother Bathsheba approaches the frail king's bedside and she said unto him “my lord you swore to your servant by the lord your God saying your son Solomon shall succeed me as king and shall sit on my throne.” (first king 1:17). David has many sons that wants to inherit the throne, but he fulfill…

I wanted to write more to you about my experiences and changes since returning to Jerusalem a few weeks ago. I was always embarrassed and afraid to tell you about how I lost my faith and connection to G-d after the passing of my Grandparents. It was easier for me to stop believing in G-d rather than indulge in my contempt. My anger did not stem towards their deaths. Death is part of life, but it was instead directed at how they passed. Their humanity was robbed from them during their last year.…

First, he predicted the destruction of Jerusalem in ‘Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. ’ (Barclay, 1975, 13:8). Jesus predicted the catastrophe of holy city, and realized this becomes true eventually. After seven decades later, Jerusalem was captured, the temple was destroyed and many terrifying things were consequential taken place (Barclay, 1975, 13:9).…

As Yeshua and his entourage continued on to Galilee, he decided to take an unusual route through an area of the former Northern Kingdom of Israel known then as Samaria. Samaria was the home of the Samaritans who were also believers in Yahweh. The word Samarian means, watchers of the Torah. Samaritans believe that they follow and guard the true Hebrew religion of the ancient Israelites prior to their Babylonian Exile. They believed the true Hebrew religion was preserved by the Israelites who…

Introduction This verse is found in the book of Genesis, which was written by Moses. This is the first of the five books that make up the ‘Pentateuch’. It is believed that Moses compiled the Pentateuch while in the Wilderness of Sinai in approximately 15th Century BC. The book of Genesis is written as a narrative, and is a compilation of testimonies of ancient Israel about their origins. The law had not yet been established at this point, however, God had established a covenant with Abraham…

There was a Jewish rebellion against Rome, which caused resentment against the Jews and incited further development of Christianity. Jerusalem was destroyed by the Romans. One school of thought asserted that Christians should only be concerned about the church instead of earthly possessions or the government. Many gave away their property and fasted, becoming detached as the Roman Empire…

the dating of Nebuchadnezzar’s siege of Jerusalem in B.C. 605 (Walton 526). Critics assert that Jeremiah’s record of Nebuchadnezzar’s reign and Daniel’s are contradictory (Dan. 1:1; Jer. 46:2; Archer, A Survey of Old Testament Introduction, 364). Jeremiah claims Nebuchadnezzar’s reign began in Jehoiakim’s fourth year, whereas Daniel says it was Jehoiakim’s third. Furthermore, some critics point to the lack of historical verification for the siege of Jerusalem…

“promised” land that at the time was called Canaan (modernly Israel). But soon, famine drove the Jewish people to Egypt, where they hoped their lifestyles would improve. Instead, they were enslaved by the pharaoh and made to build giant statues and temples. Around 13th century BC, Moses led them out of Egypt, and they returned to their land. There they lived in twelve…

Jehoshaphat (king of Judah 870-848 BC) was renowned for his godliness and devotion to orthodoxy. An accomplished warrior, his battlefield successes included the defeat of a superior army of Moabites, Ammonites and Meunites (2 Chronicles 20). Before entering, God, through the prophet Jahaziel, told Jehoshaphat, "...the battle is not yours, but God's. You needn't fight this battle. Take up your position; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you" (2 Chronicles 20: 16-17). Also…

the vestments of the priest. Margret Barker notes that Christian churches, such as the church of the Holy Sepulcher were “built in conscious imitation of the Temple and its priesthood.” In Hebrews, the author does an incredible job explaining the structure of the Jewish temple. The reader is easily able to find similarities between the temple and the orthodox church. In verse 9:4-5 he mentions that on top of the ark of the covenant “were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat.” This…