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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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Leopard’s Spots

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Bryan Hodge

“Can the Ethiopian change his skin or the leopard its spots? Then may you also do good who are accustomed to do evil.” (Jeremiah 13:23). These words were said to a rebellious people in Judah. They had grown so accustomed … Continue reading →

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Soaring Like Eagles

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Bryan Hodge

“Even the youths shall faint and be weary, And the young men shall utterly fail, But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be … Continue reading →

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On The Wings of An Eagle

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Bryan Hodge

“You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself” (Exodus 19:4). “As an eagle stirs up its nest, hovers over its young, spread out its wings, taking … Continue reading →

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Running With Horses

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Bryan Hodge

“If you have run with footman, and they have wearied you, then how can you contend with horses? And if in the land of peace, in which you trusted, then how will you do in the floodplain of the Jordan?” … Continue reading →

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Four Exceedingly Wise Creatures: The Spider (or Lizard)

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Bryan Hodge

“The spider skillfully grasps with its hands, and it is in kings’ palaces” (Proverbs 30:28). Translations differ on what animal is intended. Some translations think that the spider is intended (KJV, NKJV). Other translations think that the lizard is intended … Continue reading →

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Four Exceedingly Wise Creatures: The Locusts

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Bryan Hodge

“The locusts have no king, yet they all advance in ranks” (Proverbs 30:27). Locusts are grasshoppers. All locusts are grasshoppers, but not all grasshoppers are locusts. Grasshoppers are usually solitary creatures. However, weather, such as droughts and floods, and other … Continue reading →

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Four Exceedingly Wise Creatures: The Rock Badgers

Posted on August 10, 2024 by Bryan Hodge

“The rock badgers are a feeble folk, yet they make their homes in the crags” (Proverbs 30:26). Do not be confused by the word “badger” being a part of this creature’s name. This is not the pugnacious fighter many associate … Continue reading →

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Leeches, Always Taking

Posted on June 23, 2024 by Bryan Hodge

“The leech has two daughters – Give and Give!” (Proverbs 30:15). The leech is a type of worm. Some are predators, feeding on other small invertebrates. Some are ecto-parasites (parasites that live on the outside of their hosts). A parasitic … Continue reading →

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