ARK OF THE COVENANT The Ark of the Covenant was the most sacred and treasured possession of the Israelites. It was built by Moses at Sinai and was a gold covered wooden box‚ containing the sacred relics of the Exodus and was possibly the portable throne of YHWH‚ the God of the Israelites.(Hopfe and Woodward 238) Mystical significance: The Ark was a symbol of the presence and power of the Lord-as it was thought to be the movable throne/seat of YHWH and where He would meet to give commands for
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Cherubim’s were first mentioned in the Bible in Genesis 3:24 (NIV)‚ “After he drove the man out‚ he placed on the east side of the Garden of Eden cherubim and a flaming sword flashing back and forth to guard the way to the tree of life.” The original meaning of the term cherubim is unclear amongst scholars‚ but thoughts are that it means either gatekeeper or intercessor (Hays‚ 2010‚ p. 202). “The function ascribed to these heavenly servants of God’s Majesty is that of throne-bearers‚ or "carriers"
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feast of unleavened bread. For that reason‚ matzo is used to remember the exodus‚ where the Israelites fled Egypt with dough that had not had yeast added to (Wittenberg). While the Jewish people have celebrated Passover annually since the time of Moses ‚ in reality‚ there was only one Passover. This event took place over 3500 years ago. At that time‚ a lamb’s sacrificed blood was applied to each door post. This enactment‚ allowed for that home to be “passed over” by the death angel of God’s wrath
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The oldest evidence‚ discovered in 1896AD and dated to around 1200BC‚ which mentions the name of the Israelites is the Merneptah Stele. Archaeologists‚ historians and Egyptologists indicate that the reference on the stone pillar refers to a tribe or group of people that lived in the highlands. In the past 150 years‚ archaeologists have confirmed that the population in the highlands of Canaan dramatically increased from just a few villages to a few hundred villages with a total population of possibly
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context. The key theme for the book of Joshua is the example of how a leader’s submission to God allows for provisions of divine help against overwhelming odds. The major events of the book of Joshua are as follows: Joshua was the chosen leader after Moses died. It was his responsibility to direct God’s people into the Promise Land. There are three major characters in the book‚ God‚ Joshua and the people of Israel. After becoming leader of the
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Angela Hylton English 101 Prof. Gail McCrady March 20‚ 2014 Christianity Vs. Judaism At the most basic levels Christians are anyone who professes that Jesus of Nazareth is the “Christ” (the “Messiah or the Anointed one”) of God. This might sound simple‚ yet what does It mean? And what else do Christians believe about “Jesus” and “God.” Christianity is the Number one religion worldwide with 2.1 participants. It is approximately one third of the Worlds population. (and about god.com)
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upon us through many Hebrew scholars and was passed through centuries to what we know it as today. When reading passages of the bible I have to really picture myself there to try to understand what is going on. Whether it’s receiving a message from Moses or encountering God himself through experiences and relating them to my life. The bible has taught me to replenish my body and soul not only physically but mentally. I like to relate what I am reading about to my personal life if it’s possible. It
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Teaching is considered the holy core of the Hebrew Bible. These teachings encompass both oral and written works‚ as they are believed to be conveyed by God. It discusses the creation‚ talks about the Hebrew matriarchs and patriarchs‚ and presents Moses as well his brother Aaron. For the most part‚ however‚ it contains
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1.0 Introduction The hardening of Pharaoh’s heart has been a theme of debate among biblical scholars and commentators for centuries. This theme raised theological issue that are in the narrative of the early chapters of the book of Exodus; to whether God has determine Pharaoh’s actions or is Pharaoh’s freedom of self-control is self-possessed until the end. However‚ this stubbornness of Pharaoh would seem to develop a case of power struggle between them sovereignty of God and a human leader. In
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Moses is a good example of God’s omnipresence upholding and sustaining His people. First the Children of Israel were stuck in Egypt and couldn’t escape from slavery. God was with them‚ he provided ten plagues that defied all of the Egyptian gods. Then God allowed the Israelites to leave Egypt. God parted the red sea so that the Israelites could was able to walk across on dry land. The Egyptians rode after them and were covered by the sea‚ but the Israelites were all safe on the other side of the
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