The Temple is the focal point for Jewish worship for almost 350 years. From time to time, the people fall away from God and begin serving idols. However, whenever there is a period of revival and reformation, often it involves the Temple. We see evidence of this in the days of Solomon, Rehoboam, Hezekiah, and Josiah. Scriptures referenced include Psalm 85:6; 2 Chronicles 2:2; Ephesians 2:22; 1 Peter 2:56; 2 Chronicles 7:14; 2 Chronicles 12; 2 Chronicles 15; 2 Chronicles 29; 2 Chronicles 30; and 2 Chronicles 34.
We wrap up our study of 1 Peter by spending a little time addressing the author and his audience, lingering what it means to...
The church is a peculiar institution in that it was established by God to be distinctive, different, and special. The church is holy: set...
In Highly Favored: Part 5, twelve-year-old Mary immerses herself in the Scriptures at the synagogue in Sepphoris, where the rabbis discuss the long-awaited Messiah....
