Category Archives: animals

Dogs and Hogs

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Bryan Hodge

Dogs and hogs are both intelligent animals. Both frequently appear on lists of the most intelligent animals. However, there are things that are not appreciated or valued by these animals. Consider how Jesus used this in his teaching. “Do not … Continue reading →

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Pigs with Gold Rings

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Bryan Hodge

“As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a lovely woman who lacks discretion” (Proverbs 11:22). The book of Proverbs contains many wise sayings, that set forth advice and general truths for life. These are designed to … Continue reading →

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Fattened Cows

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Bryan Hodge

Well-fed bovine cattle can be very large. The tallest and largest breed is the Chianina. In this breed, a cow (female) can be 5 feet tall, and more than 2,000 pounds and a bull can be 5 ½ feet tall … Continue reading →

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Dogs and Pigs

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Bryan Hodge

“For if, after they have escaped the pollution of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the latter end is worse for them than the beginning. For … Continue reading →

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Worshipping as Dogs

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Bryan Hodge

“You shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only shall you serve” (Matthew 4:10 cf. Deuteronomy 6:13). “God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth” (John 4:24). The affection commonly seen in a … Continue reading →

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Beware of Wolves

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Bryan Hodge

“Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits.” (Matthew 7:15-16). The wolf in sheep’s clothing is an ancient picture of deceit. Aesop (c. 620-564 … Continue reading →

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Separating Sheep and Goats

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Bryan Hodge

“All the nations will be gathering before Him and He will separate them one from another as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats” (Matthew 25:32). The scene is judgment. Jesus will judge all nations (that is everyone … Continue reading →

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Seeking Lost Sheep

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Bryan Hodge

“What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? And when he had found it, … Continue reading →

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Caring For Ox and Donkey

Posted on November 13, 2024 by Bryan Hodge

“Hypocrite! Do not each of you on the Sabbath loose his ox or donkey from the stall and lead it away to water it?” (Luke 13:15). “Which of you, having a donkey or an ox that has fallen into a … Continue reading →

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More Valuable Than Sparrows

Posted on November 13, 2024 by Bryan Hodge

“Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from you Father’s will… Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows” (Matthew 10:29, 31). “Are not … Continue reading →

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