Tag: sacrifice
Biblical Principle #369: Saul Rejected as King
Biblical Principles List Principle After Saul repeatedly disobeyed crucial instructions from GOD given through Samuel, GOD rejected Saul as Israel’s king. Explanation Things were going well for Saul at first, because GOD was with him. Saul succeeded in battles with the Ammonites and Philistines. But Saul did not heed all of the words of Samuel…
Biblical Principle #339: Moses Died on Mount Nebo
Biblical Principles List Principle As Israel was camped on the boarder of Canaan, Moses died upon Mount Nebo. Explanation We previously established how Moses was forbidden from entering the land of Canaan because of his prideful and rebellious actions at Meribah, some forty years earlier. With all preparations completed, the last of which were the…
Biblical Principle #327: Memorials Upon Crossing the Jordan
Biblical Principles List Principle Moses gave Israel two memorial ceremonies to complete following their crossing the Jordan into Canaan. Explanation As Moses’ death drew near, he impressed upon Israel the importance of faithfulness to the covenant with GOD. Keenly aware of these people’s character, given how many times he had interceded on their behalf, Moses…
Biblical Principle #279: First Year for New Husbands
Biblical Principles List Principle Israelite husbands were to stay home and bring happiness to their wife for their first year of marriage. Explanation GOD told Moses: 5 “If a man should take a new wife, he shall not go out to war or be charged with any business; he shall be free at home one…
Biblical Principle #228: Israel to Ceremonially Cleanse
Biblical Principles List Principle Under the Law of Moses, an Israelite was to purify themselves following specific events that made them ceremonially unclean to GOD. Explanation In the Law of Moses, GOD specified four categories of uncleanness that required a form of ceremonial cleansing: Here is what the Law said about each of these categories:…
Biblical Principle #217: Israel to Keep Annual Day of Atonement
Biblical Principles List Principle Under the Law of Moses, Israel was to annually observe the Day of Atonement on the tenth day of the seventh month. Explanation The seventh month of the religious calendar (September-October) held three significant events: On the Day of Atonement, the high priest was to make atonement for the sins of…
Biblical Principle #215: Israel to Celebrate Feast of Weeks (Pentecost)
Biblical Principles List Principle Under the Law of Moses, Israel was commanded to celebrate the Feast of Weeks seven weeks after the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Explanation The Feast of Weeks was the second major feast in the Israelite callendar, following Passover / Feast of Unleavened Bread. Eventually the Feast of Weeks became known as…
Biblical Principle #211: Special Instructions Upon Conquest of Canaan
Biblical Principles List Principle Under the Law of Moses, God commanded Israel to follow specific instructions after they took possession of the land of Canaan. Explanation The Law of Moses included several instructions specific to the period of time following conquest of the land of Canaan. Special Dedication of Fruits 1 “And it shall be,…
Biblical Principle #210: Israel to Tithe (for Specific Things)
Biblical Principles List Principle Under the Law of Moses, God told Israel to tithe for certain specific things. Explanation GOD instructed Israel under the Law of Moses to tithe. However, certain details are often overlooked about tithing under the Law. For example: Here is what the Scripture says about tithing under the Law of Moses: