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Sowing and Reaping

It is a well-known fact that what one sows is related to what one reaps. The cause (the seed sowed) produces the effect (the harvest). If you sow corn seed, then you may reap corn. If you sow wheat seed, … Continue reading

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All Leaves But no Fruit

“He was hungry. And seeing a fig tree by the road, He came to it and found nothing on it but leaves, and said to it, ‘Let no fruit grow on you ever again.’ Immediately the fig tree withered away” … Continue reading

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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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Ten Animals From Job

The Lord mentions twelve animals to Job in Job 38:39-41:34.  These are designed to serve as examples of God’s power, wisdom, and care of things on this planet.  The mentioning of these animals and his control over nature and the … Continue reading

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Fattened Cows

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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Leopard’s Spots

“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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Law of Moses: Men

In this series, we are examining some of the many commandments which are contained in the Law of Moses.  It is our aim to understand them better, build faith, and answer critics.  We are considering them topically. 1.  Circumcision.  Male … Continue reading

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Law of Moses: Food

In this series, we are examining some of the 613 Mitzvot (commandments) contained in the Torah (the law of Moses as revealed in the first five books of the Hebrew Bible).  It is our aim to understand them better and … Continue reading

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Law of Moses: Clothing

Some of the laws of Moses seem odd to us.  For instance, why were fabrics not to be mixed in a garment?  (Leviticus 19:19; Deuteronomy 22:11). Bible critics are known to use some of the laws to suggest that the … Continue reading

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The Linen Sash

“Go and get yourself a linen sash, and put it around your waist, but do not wash it in water” (Jeremiah 13:1). These instructions were given by the LORD to Jeremiah.  Jeremiah went and did according to the word of … Continue reading

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