What is the difference between new wine and old wine in the Bible? Why does Jesus talk about the new wine and the old wine? The Old Wine When the Bible speaks about old wine, it may be referring to the Old Covenant teachings and the new wine, the New Covenant. The Pharisees and scribes were grumbling about the fact that John the Baptist’s disciples fasted but Jesus’ disciples ate and drank (Luke 5:33) and so Jesus tells them “Can... Read more
What is the difference between having wealth and having riches in the Bible? Are they the same or are they different from one another? Wealth Most of the world lives on about two dollars a day is what I heard. That’s amazing because that means that most of us who live in the West or in parts of Europe and Australia are incredibly wealthy compared to the rest of the world. Wealth is relative. A person living on welfare in... Read more
Here is a comparison or contrast between the prophets Elijah and Elisha in the Old Testament and Who their miracles point to. The Old Testament Prophet No man ever called himself to be a prophet. It has always been God Who calls a man to be a prophet. Jeremiah is a prime example as God spoke to him saying “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you... Read more
What is a concubine? Why did God allow this in the Old Testament period? A Concubine is… A concubine is a female who willingly gives herself up to enslave herself or sell herself for a man for sexual pleasure. It is a relationship with someone to whom they are not or cannot be married. The reasons can greatly vary like the person’s religious beliefs, they are already married, a social rank status that prohibits their marrying, or even a recognition... Read more
Is there a difference between clean and unclean animals? If so, what is the difference and should it matter today in the church? Unclean Animals In the Old Testament, there are lists of animals that were declared as unclean under the Mosaic Laws and these included pork, rabbit, camels, and animals with paws like dogs, cats, and lions but also what are called “creeping things” like mice, lizards, snakes, moles, and other such creatures. There are also lists of birds... Read more
What are the differences between a birthright and a blessing in the Bible? The Birthright The word birthright specifies certain special privileges in a family. It is usually given to the firstborn in a family and in Israel, it was given to the firstborn male of the family. There were certain benefits of being the firstborn because he was allowed to have a double portion of his father’s inheritance as we read in Deuteronomy 21:17 “he shall acknowledge the firstborn,... Read more
Are there any differences between a seer and a prophet? If so, what are the differences? A Seer and a Prophet There was a man named Benjamin who had a son named Saul and he sent him out to find his lost donkeys so Saul took some young men with him to go and find them (1st Sam 9:1-3) and when Saul couldn’t find them one of Saul’s servants said, “there is a man of God in this city, and... Read more
What are the differences between being a disciple and being an apostle? What is a Disciple? Jesus told the disciples just before He ascended to heaven to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age” (Matt 28:19-20). The Greek word... Read more
What are a list of books in the bible and who the authors were? The Torah or Pentateuch Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Most people take it that Moses wrote the first five books of the Bible which is called the Torah or the Pentateuch. There is strong internal evidence for Moses writing the first five books of the Bible and there is relatively little dispute about his authorship. Exodus 24:3-4 states “When Moses went and told the people all... Read more
What are the books of the Bible referred to as the Torah? The Torah is… To the Jews, the most important document they have is the Torah. The Torah consists of the first five books of the Bible and is sometimes called the Pentateuch, meaning “five vessel book” or “five volume book.” The Torah contains the Mosaic Law, the Ten Commandments, the account of the Exodus, the origins of and the family lineage of the nation Israel which is also... Read more
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