Jeremy Ewing Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Scripture Readings Primary Reading: Leviticus 15-16 Secondary Reading: Psalms 73 Key Verse Leviticus 16:1 — “And the LORD spake unto Moses after the death of the two sons of Aaron, when they offered before the LORD, and died;” Devotional Thought The book of Leviticus is not easy reading, and chapters fifteen … Read more
The Bible has a great deal to say about contentment. This study gathers passages from across Scripture and sets them out for reading and reflection. What Scripture Says Contentment, as Scripture presents it, is not a natural temperament or a matter of circumstance. Paul writes to Timothy, “But godliness with contentment is great gain” (1 … Read more
Azaz is a name found in the King James Bible, appearing 1 time in the text. Who This Was Azaz was a descendant of Reuben, the firstborn son of Jacob. He is mentioned only once in the King James Bible, in the genealogical record of the tribe of Reuben found in 1 Chronicles 5. The … Read more
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Scripture Readings Primary Reading: Leviticus 12-14 Key Verse Leviticus 13:55 — “And the priest shall look on the plague, after that it is washed: and, behold, if the plague have not changed his colour, and the plague be not spread; it is unclean; thou shalt burn it in the fire; it … Read more
Shimeam is a name found in the King James Bible, appearing 1 time in the text. Who This Was Shimeam was a descendant of David, listed in the genealogies of the tribe of Judah. He appears in 1 Chronicles 9:38, where the text states, “And Mikloth begat Shimeam. And they also dwelt with their brethren … Read more
Monday, June 23, 2025 Scripture Readings Primary Reading: Leviticus 10-11 Key Verse Leviticus 11:14 — “And the vulture, and the kite after his kind;” Devotional Thought The tabernacle had just been dedicated. Fire from heaven had fallen and consumed the first offerings, and the people had shouted and fallen on their faces in awe. Among … Read more
Sunday, June 22, 2025 Scripture Readings Primary Reading: Leviticus 8-9 Secondary Reading: Psalms 72 Key Verse Leviticus 8:31 — “And Moses said unto Aaron and to his sons, Boil the flesh at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and there eat it with the bread that is in the basket of consecrations, as … Read more
The Royal Seal of King Hezekiah (Bulla) Sources: Wikipedia + Biblical Archaeology Society + ScienceDaily URLs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Hezekiah_bulla https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/news/king-hezekiah-in-the-bible-royal-seal-of-hezekiah-comes-to-light/ https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/12/151202132519.htm Artifact Summary Artifact: Clay bulla (seal impression) Date: Reign of Hezekiah, c. 716–686 B.C.E. Discovered: 2009–2010 in the Ophel excavations, Jerusalem; announced in 2015 Excavator: Dr. Eilat Mazar (Hebrew University / Israel Antiquities Authority) Current location: … Read more
Saturday, June 21, 2025 Scripture Readings Primary Reading: Leviticus 6-7 Key Verse Leviticus 7:5 — “And the priest shall burn them upon the altar for an offering made by fire unto the LORD: it is a trespass offering.” Devotional Thought The wilderness of Sinai is not a place we would choose for a summer morning’s … Read more
Shaharaim is a name found in the King James Bible, appearing 1 time in the text. Who This Was Shaharaim was a descendant of Benjamin whose name appears in the tribal genealogies recorded in 1 Chronicles. The chronicler lists him among the Benjamites, tracing the families of that tribe as part of Israel’s larger record … Read more
Friday, June 20, 2025 Scripture Readings Primary Reading: Leviticus 3-5 Secondary Reading: Psalms 71 Key Verse Leviticus 4:19 — “And he shall take all his fat from him, and burn it upon the altar.” Devotional Thought The book of Leviticus opens a window into the bustling courtyard of the tabernacle, where the air is thick … Read more
Ashriel is a name found in the King James Bible, appearing 1 time in the text. Who This Was Ashriel was a son of Manasseh, the patriarch whose name was given to one of the tribes of Israel. He appears only once in the King James Bible, in the genealogical record of 1 Chronicles 7:14, … Read more