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Israel’s Priests
In the Old Testament, worship revolved around the temple. Consequently, priests were important in Israel. Check out the role of priests throughout the Old Testament.The people of Israel were holy, or “set apart for God,” and they were to obey God’s commandments. Exodus 19:5 describes how God told Moses to tell the Israelites, “You will be my holy nation and…
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Stoics
Stoicism was a prominent philosophy in ancient Greece. In fact, Paul addressed Stoic thought in his speech on Mars Hill. Read more about this philosophical line of thought here. The great thinker and teacher named Zeno of Citium lived from 332 to 262 B.C. Most teachers of his day rented a room where students could come to hear them teach.…
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About Pentecost
Christians remember Pentecost as the day the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples. But Pentecost is also a Jewish holiday. Read more about the significance of Pentecost.The Birthday of the ChurchOn the day of Pentecost all the Lord's followers were together in one place. Suddenly there was a noise from heaven like the sound of a mighty wind! It filled…
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Synagogues
After the Babylonians destroyed the temple and carried the people of Judah into exile, synagogues emerged as the new centers of worship. Synagogue comes directly from a Greek word that means “gathering.” In the Bible, a synagogue is any group of people who meet together for worship. Just when the synagogue meetings began is not certain, but they may have…
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Temple Offerings
The temple was the center of Jewish worship. One of the most important forms of worship for the Jews was sacrifice. Read more here.In Jesus’ day Jewish people went to worship and to make sacrifices to God at the temple in Jerusalem. Sacrifices required by the Law of Moses included the killing of certain animals and the burning of grains…
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Baptism
Baptism plays an important role in the church today. Find out the history of baptism and see what the Bible has to say on this issue.The English word "baptism" comes from the Greek verb that means "to dip in water." In the Jewish Scriptures (Old Testament) there were laws that required priests to wash themselves before they could offer sacrifices…
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