The Kingdom or Church of Christ Prophecies Concerning It. Isaiah and Micah predicted that the law should go forth out of Zion and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem ( Isaiah 2:1-3 ; Micah 4:1-3 ); Jeremiah predicted that the Lord would establish a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah, that it should not be like unto the cov

Last Days at Sinai The closing days of the sojourn at Sinai were distinguished by, dedication of the tabernacle ( Exodus 40:1-38 ), the second passover ( Numbers 9:1-14 ), the first enumeration ( Numbers 1:1-46 ; Numbers 3:1-39 ), the offerings of the princes ( Numbers 7:1-89 ), the law given regulating the positions of the various tribes in the en

Kingdom of Judah Rehoboam, the First King. Solomon was succeeded by his son, Rehoboam ( 1 Kings 12:43 ). Upon his elevation to the throne a deputation of his countrymen waited upon him, requesting relief from oppressive taxation. He forsook the counsel of the old men and followed the counsel of the young men, and refused to grant their request ( 1

Kingdom of Israel Jeroboam, the First King. During Solomon's building operations he discovered a young man by the name of Jeroboam, the son of Nebat an Ephrathite, who was valorous and industrious, and he set him over the charge of the house of Joseph ( 1 Kings 11:26-29 ). Subsequently as the young man was going out of Jerusalem, he was met by the

John, The Baptize Predictions Concerning Him. Isaiah and Malachi predicted that a "voice" should precede the Messiah, and their predictions were fulfilled in John ( Isaiah 40:1-8 ; Malachi 3:1-4 ; Malachi 5:5 Malachi 5:6 ; Matthew 3:1-3 ). Condition of Israel at His Birth. At the birth of John, Israel was subject to a foreign power ( Luke 1:5-13 ).

Joseph Jacobs Age at His Birth'. Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh ( Genesis 41:46 ). The seven plenteous years and two years of the famine had passed when Jacob went into Egypt (30+7+2=39) ( Genesis 41:46 Genesis 41:53 Genesis 41:54 ; Genesis 45:4-6 ; Genesis 47:1-9 ). Jacob was one hundred thirty years old when he entered E

Jesus of Nazareth Promises and Prophecies Relating to Him. The promises and prophecies relating to the Messiah are numerous: the intimation that the seed of the woman should bruise the serpent's head ( Genesis 3:14 Genesis 3:15 ; Romans 16:20 ); the promise to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob ( Genesis 12:1-3 ; Genesis 26:1-5 ; Genesis 28:10-15 ; Galatians

Ishmael Sarai, Abram's wife, was barren ( Genesis 11:30 ). Impatient at the long delay of the promise, Sarah agreed for Abram to cohabit with her maid Hagar, and as a result Ishmael was born eleven years after Abram and Sarah entered Canaan ( Genesis 16:1-16 ). He was finally cast out of Abram's house at Sarah's request and the Lord's approval, for

The Hebrew Monarchy Causes Leading to Its Establishment. When Samuel became an old man, his sons Joel and Abiah, were made judges in Beersheba, but they disregarded the law of the Lord ( Deuteronomy 16:18 Deuteronomy 16:19 ), and refused to walk in the footstep of their illustrious father ( 1 Samuel 8:1-3 ). The elders gathered at Ramah, expressed

Isaac After Abram's entrance into Canaan the Lord promised him an heir by Sarai his wife ( Genesis 17:15-17 ). Isaac was pre-eminently the child of promise ( Genesis 17:19 ; Genesis 18:9-15 ; Genesis 21:1-5 ). He was married to Rebekah, his cousin ( Genesis 24:1-67 ). He was Abraham's heir ( Genesis 25:5 ; God renewed the two great promises ( Genes

Hebrew Calendar Names of Months. The names of the months of the Hebrew calendar are: Abib or Nisan ( Exodus 12:2-37 ; Exodus 13:4 ; Nehemiah 2:1 ; Esther 3:7 ); Iyar or Zif ( 1 Kings 6:1 ); Sivan ( Esther 8:9 ); Tammuz ( Ezekiel 8:14 ); Ab; Elul ( Nehemiah 6:15 ); Ethanim or Tishri ( 1 Kings 8:2 ); Marchesvan or Bul ( 1 Kings 6:38 ); Chisleu ( Zech

Guard at Eden's Entrance Man was driven from the Garden, and Cherubim and a flaming sword, which turned every way, were placed at the entrance to forever prevent his return ( Genesis 3:22-24 ).

Garden of Eden Location. It is impossible to locate the Garden of Delights. Even if the ravages of time left a dim outline of its glories for a few centuries, everything would have been blotted out by the flood. The thoughtful student will readily conclude that it covered a large territory. Its products were varies, and were those peculiar to every

Events of the Encampment The important events at the encampment at Mount Sinai were: The people entered into a covenant with the Lord ( Exodus 19:1-8 ). The people and priests were sanctified ( Exodus 19:9-25 ). The ten commandments were proclaimed ( Exodus 19:1-25 ; Exodus 20:1-17 ; Deuteronomy 5:1-22 ). The people were greatly frightened by the v

The Exodus The Flight of Moses to Midian. Moses made the first effort to emancipate his enslaved brethren. At the age of forty he forsook the court of Pharaoh and attempted to ally himself with the chosen people ( Exodus 2:11 Exodus 2:12 ; Acts 7:22-25 ; Hebrews 11:23-27 ). His brethren understood him not; his efforts on their behalf were futile, a

Esau and Jacob Isaac's wife Rebekah was barren, and he entreated the Lord in her behalf, and as a result she conceived ( Genesis 25:21 ). Before they were born, the Lord selected Jacob as Isaac's successor in the Abrahamic promises ( Genesis 25:21-23 ; Romans 9:9-12 ). Jacob subsequently, purchased the birthright of Esau ( Genesis 25:24-34 ) and a

Encampment at Sinai Date. Taking the hints that have already been dropped, it is easy to determine the date of the beginning of the encampment at the mount of God: It was (130 + 105 + 90 + 70 + 65 + 162 + 65 + 187 + 182 = 1056) one thousand and fifty-six years from the creation of Adam to the birth of Noah ( Genesis 5:3-29 ). It was (500 + 102 = 6

The Enslavement The Date. The exact period at which the Hebrews became slaves in Egypt cannot be determined with any degree of accuracy; however, we know that it was after the death of Joseph ( Exodus 1:5-14 ). The death of Joseph was two hundred eighty-six years after Abram's entrance into Canaan. (25 + 60 + 91 + 110 = 286) ( Genesis 12:4 Genesis

Day of Rest On the seventh day, God having completed His creative work, rested, and blessed and sanctified the day ( Genesis 2:2 Genesis 2:3 ). There is no evidence that man was required at this time to keep the day.

Duration of the Sojourn in Egypt Moses says the "sojourning" of the children in Israel was four hundred thirty years ( Exodus 12:40 Exodus 12:41 ), but he does not say they sojourned in Egypt all this time. Paul says that the law was four hundred thirty years after the promise ( Galatians 3:17 ). Both the Septuagint and Samaritan Pentateuch transla