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Apostolic Writings Discussions Prophets and Writings Torah

Philistines and Ark of the Covenant: A Bible mystery (Numbers 4; 1Samuel 6; 2Samuel 6; Hebrews 9)

How did the Ark of the Covenant move from the guarded tabernacle to the hands of Israel’s enemies — and what does its journey reveal about holiness, leadership, and access to God? In this study, we trace the layers of separation around the Ark, contrast Torah’s transport instructions with the Philistines’ and David’s attempts, and examine the corruption of Eli’s priesthood. Discover the connection between the torn temple veil and reported open gates to the Messiah and to living God’s way.

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Apostolic Writings Discussions Prophets and Writings Torah

What service is Heaven preparing you to do? (Numbers 3–4; Isaiah 43; Ephesians 4)

What is God preparing you to do, and are you ready to answer His calling? Discover how the Levites’ sacred duties, Isaiah’s call to be God’s witnesses, and Paul’s teachings on spiritual maturity reveal a powerful pattern: preparation, faithful service, and speaking truth in love. Explore why humility must precede authority, knowledge must precede teaching, and every believer has a vital role in building up the Body of Messiah amid a confused and divided world. Is your faith ready for action?

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Apostolic Writings Appointments With God Discussions Prophets and Writings Torah Trumpets

How to be ready for the Day of the LORD without fear or panic (Joel 2; Matthew 24; Ezekiel 33; 1 Thessalonians 4–5)

Awaken to the true meaning of Yom Teruah (Feast of Trumpets, aka Rosh Hashanah) — far beyond shofars and New Year customs like apples and honey. This study explores the biblical call to “blow the trumpet in Zion” (Joel 2), stay alert amid rising lawlessness (Matthew 24), and resist “spiritual gravity” in an age of comfort and distraction. Discover how repentance (teshuvah), watchfulness, and the armor of God prepare believers for the Day of the LORD without fear, panic or failed end-times date-setting.

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Apostolic Writings Discussions Prophets and Writings Torah

Why God hates to lose even one: What the Bible really says about the ‘lost’ (Numbers 1–2; Ezekiel 47; Luke 15)

Discover how a “boring” census in the opening chapters of Numbers, a mysterious river in Ezekiel 47, and the parables by Yeshua (Jesus) in Luke 15 all tell one unified story: God counts every name, pursues every lost one, and turns spiritual deserts into places of living water. This study weaves together Torah, Prophets and Gospel to confront lone‑wolf faith, expose our ideas of holiness and reveal why Heaven refuses to accept “acceptable losses” in the family of God.

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Apostolic Writings Discussions Torah

Are you just following Jesus online? Discipleship in a click-and-scroll world (Luke 9; Leviticus 26–27)

What does it really mean when Yeshua (Jesus) says, “Follow Me”? In Luke 9 and the closing chapters of Leviticus, we discover that Biblical faith is not intellectual curiosity or a social‑media “follow,” but a costly, urgent, all‑in commitment. This study traces the pattern of hear, commit, do. We unpack Yeshua’s hard words about delayed obedience, and explore vows, tithes, and Jubilee as Heaven’s training ground for a people who keep their word because they carry the Name of the King before the world.

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Apostolic Writings Discussions Jubilee Prophets and Writings Sabbatical Year Torah

Is modern debt a new kind of slavery? Bible laws that break today’s shackles (Leviticus 25:39–26:2; Isaiah 24; John 13)

We rightfully cringe at the bondage described in Leviticus 25:39–26:2. But are the chains of debt on us today somewhat similar? In this study, we look at the Jubilee and Shemitah laws against today’s student loans, consumer debt and collapsing social trust. Parallel passage Isaiah 24 exposes what happens when nations cross God’s economic and moral boundaries, while John 13 reveals a radically different Master who uses authority to serve. Discover how biblical freedom resets identity, land, wealth and power in a world trapped by debt and chronic anxiety.

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Discussions Jubilee Prophets and Writings Sabbatical Year Torah

Debt, poverty and the Bible: How Shemitah and Jubilee break the cycle (Leviticus 25; Deuteronomy 15; Jeremiah 11)

How are the Bible’s weekly Sabbath, sabbatical years and the 50-year Jubilee actually linked? And what do they reveal about debt, poverty, land use and Israel’s modern history? In this deep-dive study of Leviticus, Deuteronomy and Jeremiah, we connect Torah cycles to Mark Twain’s haunting visit to Jerusalem, modern agriculture and God’s long memory. Discover why ignoring divine rest laws reshapes economies, communities and even empires — and why generous release of debts may still change our future in ways we rarely expect.