Discuss how obedience to instruction reflected faith.
How Obedience to Instruction in Sacrifice Reflected Faith In the religious system of ancient Israel, obedience to God’s instructions in the sacrificial rituals—particularly the burnt offering (olah)—was central to worship.…
Read moreHow does the burnt offering teach the cost of approaching God?
How the Burnt Offering Teaches the Cost of Approaching God In ancient Israel, the burnt offering (olah in Hebrew) was one of the central sacrificial rituals prescribed in the Torah.…
Read moreHow did burnt offerings emphasize personal responsibility in worship?
How Burnt Offerings Emphasized Personal Responsibility in Worship In the sacrificial system of ancient Israel, burnt offerings, or olah, were central to religious life. Unlike some other offerings where parts…
Read moreWhy was fire continually maintained on the altar?
The Perpetual Fire on the Altar In the sacrificial system of ancient Israel, as described in the Torah, one of the most striking features of the Tabernacle and later the…
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