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Hospitality as Covenant: Sacred Duty of the Ancients

In the echoing corridors of antiquity, where the very breath of God moved across the nascent world, there existed a virtue far transcending mere custom or social nicety. It was a profound and unwavering commitment, deeply etched into the heart of societies, particularly among the people of the covenant: Hospitality as Covenant—a Sacred Duty of the ...

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The Traveler’s Rest in the Time of the Judges

In the turbulent era of the Judges, a time when "there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes" (Judges 21:25), the land of Canaan was a tapestry of tribal territories, often fraught with local conflicts and the shadow of external threats. For the traveler traversing this fragmented landscape, the concept of rest was not ...

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The Rest House of the Judge and the Prophet

In the chronicles of ancient Israel, amidst the shifting sands of leadership and the unwavering voice of divine revelation, there stand out figures called by God to guide His people. Among them were the Judges, raised up to deliver, and the Prophets, appointed to speak His word. And for these consecrated servants, burdened with the weight of divine...

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The Lodging of the Prophet’s Widow

And there dwelt a certain widow in the land of Israel, in the days when the sons of the prophets walked humbly before the Lord. Her husband, a servant of Elisha the prophet, had died, and left behind neither gold nor silver, but a heritage of faith and debt. And the creditor came nigh, to take her two sons to be bondmen, that her house might be emp...

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Of Tents and Tabernacles: Lodging in the Wilderness

And it came to pass, when the children of Israel journeyed forth from the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage, that they dwelt not in houses of stone nor in chambers hewn by craftsmen, but in tents—tabernacles of skin and cloth, spread beneath the heavens. In the wilderness of Sinai and in the deserts of Paran, their lodging was made with cord...

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The Fire That Burneth and Purifieth: A Testimony of Flame from the Beginning

In the beginning, when the Lord made the heavens and the earth, He set the stars in the firmament to give light, and the sun to give warmth. And from His hand came also fire, which bringeth heat, light, and power. Fire was a gift and a sign, both to bless and to judge. For it is written: “Our God is a consuming fire” (Hebrews 12:29). Fire as a Bles...

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Ark of the Covenant Slideshow with Audio

Basic overview of the Ark of the Covenant in slideshow format with audio narration....

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Ark of the Covenant Slideshow with Audio

Basic overview of the Ark of the Covenant in slideshow format with audio narration....

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Ark of the Covenant Quick Summary Video

The Ark of the Covenant, an iconic and mysterious artifact mentioned in the Old Testament of the Bible, continues to captivate the imagination of scholars and believers alike. In this brief introduction, we embark on a journey to explore the significance, history, and symbolism surrounding the Ark. The Ark of the Covenant, also known as the Ark of ...

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Table of Nations Mentioned in the Old Testament

List of Nations Descended from Noahs 3 Sons. Shem (Semitic Race). Ham (Turanian Race). Japheth (Aryan Race). This chart contains a list of the nations descending from the three sons of Noah. They formed after the Tower of Babel and are mentioned in Genesis 10 of the Old Testament. Scroll down to see maps, references, and Bible verses for more ...

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