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Sacrifices and Offerings
Leviticus outlines five different types of sacrifices for the ancient Israelites. Learn more about these sacrifices and see where they are mentioned in Scripture. The laws God gave to Moses and the people required a number of specific kinds of sacrifices or offerings. The objects offered for sacrifice were sometimes brought by the common people and their leaders, but only…
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Spices and Perfumes
The Bible frequently mentions spices and perfumes. Find out what each spice was used for and where it was referenced in the Bible. In the ancient Near East, most spices were considered to be a valuable luxury (1 Kgs 10.10,25; Ezek 27.17-22), especially those that had to be imported by traders and merchants from lands far away. Spices were used…
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Ways of Remembering the Past in Words
We can learn from the past, but how do we remember it? Check out this chart describing different ways that people passed down history. Even before the invention of writing, people have felt the need to preserve the memory of past events for future generations. Because of what the past can teach us, these narratives, or stories, can help us…
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Weights and Measures in Ancient Israel
How did ancient Israelites determine amounts or weights? Learn about the biblical units of measurement, their modern equivalents, and their use in Scripture.Weights and measures in the original languages of the Bible are expressed in terms that are not easy for people today to visualize or understand. While every effort has been made to provide accurate modern equivalencies, it should…
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The Judges of Israel
Before Israel was ruled by a king, a series of judges controlled Israel. Check out this list of judges and their accomplishments. JUDGE YEARS OF SERVICE CHIEF ENEMY ACCOMPLISHMENTS SCRIPTURE PASSAGE Othniel 40 Northern Syria Helped Israel defeat King Cushan Rishathaim of Northern Syria and brought Israel forty years of peace. Judg 3.7-11 Ehud 80 Moabites and Amalekites Killed King…
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Advent Prayer
Use this prayer to guide your devotions during the Advent season.Lord God, we are waiting and watching. We wait, not knowing when you will come. We watch, not knowing where you will come. But you will come, just as you have promised. You have appeared to us in a burning bush, in a cloud by day and a pillar of…
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