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A Fig Tree Bearing Olives

Posted on September 13, 2025 by Bryan Hodge

“With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in the similitude of God. Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be … Continue reading →

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The Fable of the Trees

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Bryan Hodge

“The trees once went forth to anoint a king over them…” (Judges 9:8-ff). Did you know that there are fables, allegories, and parables in the Old Testament? (e.g., Numbers 23:24; Judges 9:7-15; 2 Samuel 12:1-4; 14:1-7; 1 Kings 20:35-40; 2 … Continue reading →

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Anti-Semitism

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

Many Jews were offended over the movie, “The Passion of the Christ.”. They did not want it to appear as if they were the ones who caused Jesus to be crucified; but of course, their ancestors were responsible (John 19:11; Matthew … Continue reading →

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