There are two stages of baptism for the present day believer: the spiritual (Spirit baptism) and the physical (water baptism). What are some characteristics that would distinguish the two in scripture?
An idol is a pagan god or any object of excessive devotion or admiration. Each person has idols of the heart that they must contend with.
In this passage we find that Moses has crossed a line with God and will not be able to go into the promised land. What can we learn from Moses' mistake that we might not make the same mistakes.
God created the family, or household, as a spiritual unit. It is unnatural for it to be divided spiritually. God wants it to be united. How can the family be a true spiritual unit?
Ab is the Jewish name for the fifth month in the religious calendar and the eleventh month of the civil calendar. This non-biblical name began to be used during the Babylonian captivity. The Bible simply calls this month the “fifth month.” This designation is found ten times in the Bible. The month of Ab begins with the new moon of August and always has thirty days. Agriculturally, the month of Ab is known in Israel as the time for the ripening of grapes, figs, and olives.
