Category Archives: Creation

In the beginning God made the heaven and the earth. (Genesis 1:1 Brenton)

For in six days the Lord made the heaven and the earth, and the sea and all things in them, and rested on the seventh day; therefore the Lord blessed the seventh day, and hallowed it. (Exodus 20:11 Brenton)

How Many Months in a Biblical Year?

According to the Bible there are 12 months (“chodesh”) in a year. Now the children of Israel after their number, to wit, the heads of fathers’ houses and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers that served … Continue reading

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When a Day Begins and Ends

I’ve recently compiled a study on When a Day Begins and Ends according to Genesis 1 that I thought would be helpful to those who are seeking this matter out. I also addressed several of the most popular texts used … Continue reading

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Day and Night

I’m sitting here putting together a study on “When the Day Begins”, and I’m baffled that I even have to do this. My premise is that Day is clearly defined in Genesis 1. Not only does he call “Light” “Day” and creates … Continue reading

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What About Daniel 7:25 and the set times?

Daniel 7:25  And he will say words against the Most High, attempting to put an end to the saints of the Most High; and he will have the idea of changing times and law; and the saints will be given … Continue reading

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What about Matthew 23 and calling no man rabbi?

1Then spoke Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, 2Saying The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat: 3All therefore whatever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not you after their works: for they … Continue reading

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What about Nehemiah 13:19-21??

Nehemiah 13:19-21 Jerusalem gate open 19And it came to pass, that when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the sabbath, I commanded that the gates should be shut, and charged that they should not be opened till … Continue reading

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God Called the Light “Day”

I’ve been challenging the notion that a Biblical day is reckoned from evening to evening for a few months now. And tonight I had an “aha” moment. Genesis 1:5 simply states, “God called the light “day,” and the darkness he … Continue reading

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This day’s date

While working on our Sukkah, I took a picture of the moon just before night set in.  Isha and I are still working on setting up our calendar.  We are leaning toward calling this day the 8th day of the … Continue reading

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