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Walking in Darkness: AD 1.
In AD 1, give or take a few years, the people of Israel were described as “walking in darkness.” What did that mean? What were the conditions when Jesus was born? Why would His arrival–the Messiah is...
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Jesus’ Toddler Years in Egypt
Were Jesus’ toddler years really spent in Egypt? The Bible seems to say so, as do ancient traditions. But why would Mary and Joseph take their firstborn to Egypt? An angel appeared in Joseph’s dream...
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God’s Point of View or Yours? Whose to Use?
Do you see God’s point of view as you walk through life? Or is your own more important? My question comes out of the Bible’s Judges 17:6: “In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what...
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A Land Flowing with Milk and Honey? Where?
“It was a land flowing with milk and honey,” the Bible often says in describing Israel. (See Exodus 3:8; Numbers 14:8; Deuteronomy 31:20; Ezekiel 20:15). What does that word picture suggest to you? I...
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Jesus’ Three Cs: Don’t Condemn, Condone; Commend.
What were Jesus’ three Cs? Do not condemn. Do not condone. Commend. Why are Jesus’ three Cs important? They tell important lessons about Jesus and about us. Where does the concept of Jesus’ three Cs...
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Reading Chad Bird–and Listening, too–in 2024
I’ve been reading Chad Bird’s words every day, so far, in 2024. Who is he? He describes himself this way: “Chad Bird is a speaker, scholar, writer, and truck driver who weds biblical truth to life...
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Joab and Abner: Seas of Blood on Their Hands
I’ve been reading about Joab and Abner recently, fascinated by their parallel lives. Old Testament generals, they led King David’s and King Saul’s armies. Blood poured from both mens’ hands–including...
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Bible Study Preparation: A How-To for Learners
Bible Study preparation has been part of my life since my teens. I didn’t become a Bible study leader until I graduated from college in the Dark Ages. It was hit or miss–depending on where the Navy...
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Marys in the Bible: Why So Many?
Why are there so many Marys in the Bible? We’re going to look at some Scriptures as we ponder it, but I’d like to make one comment. As an English major in college, and a professional writer for the...
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Looking up to Heaven. An idea.
I felt like I was looking up to heaven as I looked at the church screen. Except, it wasn’t heaven–it was the surface of water. The photographer took the photo underwater looking up at the surface. It...
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