The symbolism underlying the various sacrifices outlined in the Pentateuch carry rich, spiritual meaning, like parables for the Old Testament. As rehearsed in Leviticus 23:17-22, the injunction to leave the corners of the field …
In Acts 1, the scene is the Mount of Olives in late spring. There will be a new moon that night. The resurrected Jesus Christ is ready to ascend to heaven. Acts 1:6 (New Living Translation): “So when the apostles were with Jesus, they …
The Pentecost grain offering contains leavening, while the typical grain offering does not. Because of the leavening, God forbids the priest from putting the loaves on the altar, as shown in Leviticus 2:11-12. The altar symbolizes God's …

(9) By faith he dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise; (10) for he waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God.
Abraham left Ur by faith, and it was also by faith that Abraham left Haran. He sojourned in the Promised Land by faith as well. We are told that despite becoming quite wealthy, and with the exception of a burial place for Sarah and …
As we trudge relentlessly into the time of the end, and the bright, warm days continue to be spiritually dark, we frequently cast about for any indicator of how much longer it will be until Jesus Christ returns and brings the mad rule of man to a close. We constantly scour the prophecies and our Savior's prophetic parables for any overlooked instruction that might guide us through these times of turmoil and disquiet. Yet, the specifics we seek remain obstinately hidden — and for good reason, for such knowledge could easily cause us to corrupt ourselves (see Matthew 24:45-51; Luke …
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