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King of the J…udah
God chose David to be king. David was a shepherd boy of no consequence, and Saul was still King. But David obeyed his calling, and Saul didn’t go quietly. Here’s his path from shepherd boy to the mighty King.
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Handpicked Heachaches
Apparently, being a handful is not a dealbreaker for God. He has used stubborn, hot-tempered, impulsive, argumentative, fearful, and sometimes an absolute pain in the… King James donkey type people on many occasions. 🫏 Sometimes the most unlikely people are the ones God uses to show the rest of us just what He can do.…
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Jewish Feasts and Festivals – The Short Version
Notey-Note that I did not know: Hanukkah is not in Mosaic law.
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All those Offerings, though!
Burnt offering – Entire animal burned. Atonement and devotion to God. Grain offering – Grain, flour, oil, etc. Thanksgiving and dedication to God. Peace offering – Sacrifice partly eaten as a meal. Fellowship and thanksgiving with God. Sin offering – Sacrifice for sin, especially impurity or unintentional sin. Cleansing and forgiveness. Guilt offering – Sacrifice for specific wrongdoing that required…
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Idol Chatter
Images, Idols & Idolatry from Genesis to Revelation From Genesis to Revelation, this timeline traces idols in the Bible, along with idolatry, images, false gods, and God-directed physical objects or reminders. 35 of the 66 books contain at least one of these references. The image below is just an at-a-glance visual of the books that…
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The Fruit – Not Fruits – of the Spirit
Reference: Galatians 5:22-23 ❤️ LoveWanting and seeking what is good for others 😊 JoyDeep gladness that isn’t dependent on circumstances 🕊️ PeaceInner calm and trust in God ⏳ PatienceEnduring frustration or delay without losing your cool 🤝 KindnessTreating others with care and compassion; love is the root of kindness ✨ GoodnessChoosing what is morally right…
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Jewish Leaders and Who’s All the Who
These names and labels are not mutually exclusive. A scribe could be a Pharisee. A priest could be a Sadducee. Members of several groups could sit on the Sanhedrin. Some labels describe beliefs, some describe jobs, and some describe political or governing roles.