The author of this epistle is Jude, the brother of James (Jude 1). James was a physical brother of Jesus (Matthew 13:55) and later an elder in the church in Jerusalem (Acts 15:13 and Galatians 1:18). Neither Jude nor James is named as apostles (see Jude 1:17). Jude did not initially believe in the deity… Read More »
Solving the Mystery of the Passover
“4 These are the set feasts of Jehovah, even holy convocations, which you shall proclaim in their appointed season. 5 In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at even, is Jehovah’s Passover” (Leviticus 23:4-5). The institution of the Passover Feasts signaled the beginnings of the Jewish calendar. This “first month” was… Read More »
Solving the Mystery of the Lampstand
“1 And Jehovah spoke unto Moses, saying, 2 Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto you pure olive oil beaten for the light, to cause a lamp to burn continually. 3 Without the veil of the testimony, in the tent of meeting, shall Aaron keep it in order from evening to morning before… Read More »
How to Study the Bible
Various approaches to the Bible The unsure approach: Views the Bible as overly complicated and is to be left to “scholars” or “pastors.” Assume the Bible content approach: Such a mind believes they know the Bible simply because they have been a member of a church for a long time. They do not regularly read… Read More »