Author Archives: John Harris

You shall command the people of Israel that they bring to you pure beaten olive oil for the light, that a lamp may regularly be set up to burn. In the tent of meeting, outside the veil that is before … Continue reading →

let them make me a sanctuary, that I may dwell in their midst. God waits for his people to build him a place to reside. Today, God has foregone residing in buildings made of wood and stone (Acts 7:48, 17:24). … Continue reading →

If a man seduces a virgin who is not betrothed and lies with her, he shall give the bride-price for her and make her his wife. Marriage is important. Most of the Old Testament Law is what we call “case … Continue reading →

And God spoke… “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself a carved image… … Continue reading →

Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “What you are doing is not good. You and the people with you will certainly wear yourselves out, for the thing is too heavy for you. You are not able to do it alone. Now … Continue reading →