Trumpets (Yom Teruah) – This festival, which lasts for one day (Leviticus 23:23-25), celebrates the beginning of the seventh month, marking the civil new year. It expresses joy and thanksgiving to God, preparing the people for the upcoming season of repentance. Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) – Observed for one day (Leviticus 23:26-32), this festival… Continue reading

“Speaking to yourselves in psalms, and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.” (Ephesians 5:19) Sing, making a joyful noise unto the Lord: Let your singing be filled with joy and gratitude, expressing your praise to God. Sing Scriptural songs: Focus on songs that are rooted in biblical… Continue reading

The Beginning of Jealousy (Genesis 37:4-11) The Father’s Action: Jacob’s favoritism toward Joseph, symbolized by the gift of a richly ornamented coat (v. 3-4). Joseph’s Dream: Joseph shared his God-given dreams, which symbolized his future authority (v. 5). Joseph’s Words: His open sharing of the dreams fueled envy and anger in his brothers (v. 6).… Continue reading