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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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Lion, Bear, Serpent – There is no Escape!

“Woe to you who desire the day of the LORD!  For what good is the day of the LORD to you?  It will be darkness and not light.  It will be as though a man fled from a lion, and … Continue reading

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The Adversary (Part 2)

The Bible teaches that we have an adversary.  Peter warned, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour” (1 Peter 5:8).  He is presented as real and dangerous. … Continue reading

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Holy Spirit: In Prayer (Part 1)

“If a son asks for bread from a father among you, will he give him a stone?  Or if he asked for a fish, will he give him a serpent instead of a fish?  Or if he asks for an … Continue reading

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