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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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Leeches, Always Taking

“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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