Land
In Genesis 15, God promised to provide Abraham and his descendents a land of their own. After this point land was a prominent theme in the Old Testament.
Law
The Law refers to the commandments Moses received from God on Mt. Sinai. These instructions governed Israel’s behavior throughout the Old Testament. Read more about the purpose of the Law and how that purpose changed with the coming of Jesus.
Leaders of House Churches in the New Testament
The early church did not have an official place to meet. Instead they met in the homes of local believers. Check out this chart of different house church leaders.
Learning About How People Lived
What was the average height of men in New Testament times? What kind of coins were used during the period of the exile? Archaeology helps us learn about daily life in biblical times.
Learning to Depend on God
When a friend promises to eat lunch with you, you depend on him or her to be there at lunch time. The Israelites were the same way. They had received many promises from God. God promised to make them a great nation. God promised to take them to the Land of Milk and Honey.