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sex with men
That is really scary. I got this mental image of all these people knocking on my door asking bluntly to have sex. This pretty much sums up how sinful Sodom and Gomorrah was.
Created about 1 year ago
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numbers and God's mercy
God starts with 50 people, but Abraham keeps asking and God lowers his numbers and wants to spare Sodom and Gomorrah for "the sake of the people" amazing! God was probably so unhappy with S & G because…
Created about 1 year ago
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laughing
I think this is funny because this kind of seems random and god is wondering about her laughing. he is aware and pays attention to everything.
Created about 1 year ago
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circumcision covenant
Reading about this makes me glad that we are no longer living under the old covenant where men must be circumcised and people have to burn offerings as a sacrifice. It reminds me that Jesus has been…
Created about 1 year ago
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assurance
Abram wanted reassurance from God. He wanted proof that he would get what God said He was going to give. We always want reassurance that God is going to come through, and He always does.
Created about 1 year ago
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response
I like it when God tells Job to answer him for some reason. maybe because i know God is all knowing and knows Job well, but still wants a response.
Created about 1 year ago
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merciful
Here I see that God is merciful and tells people what wrong they've done by disciplining them. He gave them a chance to listen so they will not just perish and die. Through his discipline, he loves…
Created about 1 year ago
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jesus
Job reminds me of Jesus. Jesus was innocent and pure, but seemingly punished in the eyes of others... but had eternal benefits we couldn't understand.
Created about 1 year ago
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rod
reminds me of the rod sheperds use to discipline/protect their flock. Job is acting for it to be removed.
Created about 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2011-04-03
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Ham
Ham wasn't being a good son and embarrassed Noah. Instead of discreetly covering up Noah's nakedness, he put Noah to shame by making a spectacle of Noah.
Created about 1 year ago
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focus
When we focus on others and put them in the center, we are driven to do crazy things like Cain. He lost focus of what was important and let his jealousy and bitterness dictate his actions.
Created about 1 year ago
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comparisons
Don't compare yourself to anyone else. God looks at each offering we give as its own and doesn't compare/rank it alongside anyone else's. We shouldn't either.
Created about 1 year ago
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walking
God enjoyed simple things like walking in the garden and being in the presence of Adam and Eve.
Created about 1 year ago
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deception
the first story about Adam and Eve in the garden is about being deceived and falling into sin. God knows what he has formed is good, but also knows its capacity for evil. It reminds me that even years…
Created about 1 year ago
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side by side
I imagine God watching Adam in a deep sleep on the ground wondering how he was going to form and fashion a helpmate suitable for Adam. I imagine excitement. Out of all the bones that God could have chosen…
Created about 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-04-01
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choice
God provides a choice between choosing good or bad from the very beginning.
Created about 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-04-01
