Category Archives: Biblical Things
Where is the Ark of the Covenant?
Where is the Ark of the Covenant: According to the Book of Exodus, God instructed the Israelites to build an Ark (a chest) that would contain the tablets on which the 10 Commandments were written: “Have them make an ark of acacia wood—two and a half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit and [...]
What is the Ark of the Covenant?
What is the Ark of the Covenant: The Ark of the Covenant was a gold-plated wooden chest built by the Israelites to carry the 10 Commandments. According to Scripture, Moses was given the 10 Commandments on two stone tablets. After being given the 10 Commandments God instructed Moses and the Israelites to build the Ark [...]
What are the Beatitudes?
What are the Beatitudes: The Beatitudes are the blessings Christ gave during the Sermon on the Mount: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger [...]
What is a birthright?
What is a birthright: A birthright is the wealth preserved for a son. Typically the birthright is reserved for the oldest son. However, there are exceptions within Scripture. Which son deserve the birthright is ultimately a decision reserved for the father and/or the oldest son. Biblical Passages Regarding Birthrights: Jacob forces his brother Esau to [...]