Jan 10
We study from the books of Moses (Genesis – Deuteronomy) regularly in our classes. I have taught many lessons from these, but never had I taught a systematic study focused solely on the Old Law until this last class i taught. Most teachers, and especially students, perceive that it will be too dry, boring, …
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Dec 02
If you are on a special diet you face the reality that you have to eat different than before, and chiefly, eat different from other people. If you have to go on a sodium-free diet or are diagnosed a diabetic and have to watch your sugar intake, you are aware of the difference the special …
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Jul 17
Christians know the story of Abraham offering Isaac as a sacrifice in Genesis 22. We typically see the foreshadowing of Jesus in Isaac. Isaac was the “only son” of Abraham and he willingly laid upon the wood that he carried. The events likely happened on the mount that would one day be the area of the …
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Jan 09
Since we have had four kids we have read lots of children’s books. Many of the books are Bible story books. Some of these are very good and appropriate. I understand the challenge of trying to make a Bible story book for children, especially really young children. I don’t want this post to sound harsh, …
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Feb 13
If asked to share a Bible romance many would suggest the beautiful story of Boaz and Ruth from the era of the Judges. I love this little book. The way this story is often told is that the wealthy Boaz falls for the beautiful, young widow who is destitute, virtuous, and caring. They fall …
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Feb 08
There has always been much discussion about the hardening of Pharaoh’s heart in the book of Exodus. Those who teach predestination and unconditional election would point to the fact that God hardened his heart. But who does the Bible say hardened his heart? I examined these passages and found three categories [I used the NKJV]: …
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