In the Prophets
In the previous article we began to explore the significance of the theophany described in Ezekiel chapter 1. In that vision Ezekiel saw cherubim under an expanse, and a throne. The vision was an ominous warning of God’s judgments that were soon to fall upon Judah and Jerusalem….
The Virtuous Woman
After Ruth had uncovered Boaz’s feet and laid down there, something happened at midnight to startle him, awaking him from sleep. It was at this point he noticed Ruth lying at his feet. Ruth responded to him by saying: “I am Ruth thine handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt ov…
By any measure, king Asa was one of the loveliest men to grace the pages of Holy Writ; a lover of righteousness and stability, for which God gave him peace. He came on the scene to a nation in poor spiritual health with the onerous task of being Judah’s first reformer, having to effect change with…
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In Ezekiel
Of all the biblical accounts of the cherubim, Ezekiel’s visions give us the richest picture of their appearance and activity. The prophecy opens with a vision of the cherubim that was so awesome it caused Ezekiel to fall upon his face. What was it that Ezekiel saw and what did it sig…
The law of servitude release
Let’s examine another dimension of release in Deuteronomy 15:12-18, one operating on individual rather than national timing. Unlike the sabbatical debt release, this freedom-giving operated seven years from when service began: “If your brother, a Hebrew man …
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Naomi’s Plan for Redemption
Things are now turning positive for Ruth. It required faith and commitment to leave Moab, dedicating herself to Israel’s hope, and labouring to glean barley in strenuous conditions, but ultimately, this wonderful faith was rewarded as Boaz’s grace extended toward…
Sometimes the Scriptures instruct us powerfully by a negative example, just as they do by a positive one. Truly, the “righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked, for God overthroweth them” (Prov 21:12). This is particularly true of the Chronicler’s presentation of the early histo…
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Background and context
Deuteronomy contains three speeches from Moses, divinely inspired, delivered as his final act before the people enter their promised destination.
The backstory reaches nearly 500 years prior, when God promised Abram countless descendants. Those descendants existed 430 ye…
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In the Tabernacle and Temple (cont’d)
The faces of the cherubim
Having considered the relationship between the cherubim, the mercy seat and the ark, we now turn our attention to the most captivating feature of the cherubim—their faces (Exod 25:20). In Exodus we’re not given any details o…
A New Worship
Christ instituted the memorials of the New Covenant during the Passover meal in the upper room (Luke 22:15-20). He replaced the Old Covenant offerings and feast days with a simplified system of worship. This change was practical, for the gospel would be preached throughout the …
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