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and then he ran
Somedays I think the importance of the prodigal son is all about a son returning home to open arms. And then my boy takes a stumble and is so distraught that he can't even walk across the room to me.…
Created 23 days ago
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Gods anger against Balaam
God tells Ballam to go with the men - and then the very next sentence we see that he goes and then God's anger "flares." Why do I feel like something's missing from this story. We always hear this story…
Created 3 months ago
Numbers 22:20 (MSG), Numbers 22:21 (MSG), Numbers 22:22 (MSG)
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missing text?
There seems to be a sentence or two missing between verses 18 and 19. (MSG version) There is a similar instance in Numbers 22.
Created 3 months ago
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missing text?
There seems to be a sentence or two missing between verses 4 and 5. There is a similar instance in Numbers 21.
Created 3 months ago
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Nazarite Vow
How did Sampson remain in his vow as a Nazarite when he went and killed others? (Judges 13-14)
Created 3 months ago
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1 Cor 13 - A description of "true" Christianity
Christians never give up. Christians cares more for others than for self. Christians don't want what they don't have. Christians don't strut. Christians don't have a swelled head. Christians don't force…
Created 3 months ago
1 Corinthians 13:4 (MSG), 1 Corinthians 13:5 (MSG), 1 Corinthians 13:6 (MSG), 1 Corinthians 13:7 (MSG), 1 Corinthians 13:13 (MSG)
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the lame and disabled
Those with "defects" may not offer sacrifice to God?
Created 3 months ago
Leviticus 21:17 (MSG), Leviticus 21:18 (MSG), Leviticus 21:20 (MSG), Leviticus 21:21 (MSG)
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shellfish and other sea creatures
Shellfish and other sea creatures without fins or scales are to be detestable to us. Real Christians hate shrimp. *of course the real question is, "who is us!"
Created 3 months ago
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Barnabas the man of encouragement
Interesting that Barnabas, who had earlier convinced the church that Paul was in fact "the real deal" (Acts 11:22-26) also tries to convince Paul that John Mark is "the real deal" as well.Two men that…
Created 3 months ago
Acts 15:36 (MSG), Acts 15:37 (MSG), Acts 15:38 (MSG), Acts 15:39 (MSG), Acts 15:40 (MSG), Acts 15:41 (MSG)
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cloud of fire and smoke
I've been told by a Bible professor that the pillar of smoke would be a "natural occurrence" under the circumstances. When the people stopped, they would begin making sacrifices to God on the alter. Naturally…
Created 4 months ago
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never changing....
Passages like this give me heartburn if I'm trying to believe that God never changes... "and God did think twice"
Created 4 months ago
Exodus 32:9 (MSG), Exodus 32:10 (MSG), Exodus 32:11 (MSG), Exodus 32:12 (MSG), Exodus 32:13 (MSG), Exodus 32:14 (MSG)
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keep the sabbath
This might put a damper on things... Like the NFL, eating out after church on Sunday, people working at their church on Sunday...
Created 4 months ago
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gods plan
It seems as though Gods plan is not to go in and destroy the enemy with fighting - he promises to strike terror and confusion in the hearts of their enemies if they'll just obey God. Seems like perhaps…
Created 4 months ago
Exodus 23:23 (MSG), Exodus 23:24 (MSG), Exodus 23:25 (MSG), Exodus 23:26 (MSG), Exodus 23:27 (MSG), Exodus 23:28 (MSG), Exodus 23:29 (MSG), Exodus 23:30 (MSG), Exodus 23:31 (MSG), Exodus 23:32 (MSG), Exodus 23:33 (MSG)
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2nd mention of "death penalty"
This is the 2nd mention of death for death... But only a few verses later (exodus 21:17) we're also told that anyone who curses his parents should be put to death....
Created 4 months ago
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taking Scripture literally
This verse rubs me the wrong way when I'm told to believe that all Scripture is THE literal Word of God and the Word of God never changes. How does that theology line up with random verses like this?…
Created 4 months ago
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death- the great equalizer
Job sees death as a great comfort and place of rest for all.
Created 5 months ago
Job 3:11 (MSG), Job 3:12 (MSG), Job 3:13 (MSG), Job 3:14 (MSG), Job 3:15 (MSG), Job 3:16 (MSG), Job 3:17 (MSG), Job 3:18 (MSG), Job 3:19 (MSG)
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Blessed be Shem
From Shem was born Abram (Abraham), David and ultimately Jesus.
Created 5 months ago
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Egyptians and Phillistines
How does "Egypt" the ancestor of the Philistines relate to the nation of Egypt that we know of today and throughout the Old Testament?
Created 5 months ago
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capital punishment or pro-peace?
This verse is commonly quoted to argue for the death penalty... But I never hear it used to argue that war is wrong as well. We love to jump on the judgement side of things but forget that God says -…
Created 5 months ago
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The Flood Timeline
Noah was 600 years old It was the 17th day of the 2nd month of his 600th year Rains poured for 40 days and 40 nights Noah and his family entered the ark The flood continued 40 days, lifting the ship high…
Created 5 months ago
Genesis 7:13 (MSG), Genesis 7:14 (MSG), Genesis 7:15 (MSG), Genesis 7:16 (MSG), Genesis 7:17 (MSG), Genesis 7:18 (MSG), Genesis 7:19 (MSG), Genesis 7:20 (MSG), Genesis 7:21 (MSG), Genesis 7:22 (MSG), Genesis 7:23 (MSG), Genesis 7:24 (MSG), Genesis 8:1 (MSG), Genesis 8:2 (MSG), Genesis 8:3 (MSG), Genesis 8:4 (MSG), Genesis 8:5 (MSG), Genesis 8:6 (MSG), Genesis 8:7 (MSG), Genesis 8:8 (MSG), Genesis 8:9 (MSG), Genesis 8:10 (MSG), Genesis 8:11 (MSG), Genesis 8:12 (MSG), Genesis 8:13 (MSG), Genesis 8:14 (MSG), Genesis 8:15 (MSG), Genesis 8:16 (MSG), Genesis 8:17 (MSG), Genesis 8:18 (MSG)
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Comparing the Ark to the Oasis of the Seas
The ark was 450 feet long 75 feet wide 45 feet high The Oasis of the Seas (largest ship in the world as of 2012) 1184 feet long 154 feet wide at water level 236 feet (above the water)
Created 5 months ago
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Sons of God, daughters of men
I've been taught (told) that "sons of God" is in reference to "Angels" or "fallen Angels." It's an interesting idea (see Wim Wenders "Wings of Desire," "Faraway, So Close!" and "City of Angels" with Nicholas…
Created 5 months ago
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