Author Archives: Bryan Hodge

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About Bryan Hodge

I am a minister and missionary to numerous countries around the world.

Like A Tree by Water

“He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper.  The ungodly are not so, but are like … Continue reading

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According to Its Kind

“Then God said, ‘Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb that yields seed, and the fruit three that yields fruit according to its kind, whose seed is in itself, on the earth’; and it was so.  And the earth … Continue reading

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A Talking Serpent, A Talking Donkey, Caring Ravens, and A Man-Swallowing Fish

The Bible contains some events that some people find hard to believe.  Let’s consider four of these. 1.  The Serpent (Genesis 3)“Now the serpent… he said to the woman” (Genesis 3:1).  How could a serpent talk? We should understand that … Continue reading

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Odd Association, Strange Fellowship, Wonderful Fellowship

“The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, The leopard shall lie down with the young goat, The calf and the young lion and the fatling together; And a little child shall lead them.  The cow and the bear shall … Continue reading

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Two More Animals from Job: Behemoth and Leviathan

The LORD mentions twelve animals to Job in Job 38:39-41:34.  These are designed to serve as examples of God’s power, wisdom, and care of this planet.  The first ten are somewhat familiar to us: lion, raven, wild mountain goat, deer, … Continue reading

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Ten Animals From Job

The Lord mentions twelve animals to Job in Job 38:39-41:34.  These are designed to serve as examples of God’s power, wisdom, and care of things on this planet.  The mentioning of these animals and his control over nature and the … Continue reading

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My Shepherd

“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want” (Psalm 23:1) The shepherd and his sheep is an image which is often used of God and his people (e.g. Genesis 48:15 cf. 49:24; Psalm 23; 28:9; 74:1; 77:20; 78:52-55; 79:13; … Continue reading

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Cinco de Mayo

On May 5, there will be a celebration.  Some cities have parades.  Mexican culture is celebrated.  Restaurants and bars have specials. What is it all about?  Some have no idea.  It is just an excuse for a party.  Others mistakenly … Continue reading

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A Lion is Outside

“The lazy man says, “There is a lion outside!  I shall be slain in the streets!” (Proverbs 22:13). “The lazy man says, ‘There is a lion in the road!  A fierce lion in the streets!’  As a door turns on … Continue reading

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Foxes, Birds, and Jesus

“There a certain scribe came and said to Him, ‘Teacher, I will follow you wherever You go.’  And Jesus said to him, ‘Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to … Continue reading

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