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Strategic Value of High Places in the Old Testament
Introduction In any military battle, high places give one a tactical advantage over one’s enemies. The opposing forces have to struggle uphill to reach one’s position. It is…
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Jezebel Embodied the Unfaithful People of Israel
Introduction I have been listening again to The Mountain series of podcasts from the Bible Project. Tim Mackie and Jon Collins discussed the ancient Middle Eastern concept of…
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My Favorite Response Is “Yes”
Introduction I thoroughly enjoy occasions, especially in Bible study, when there is a choice between one perspective or another, and it turns out the best answer is “Both”.…
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How Did Early Believers Do Church?
Introduction During the early centuries of its existence, before Constantine allowed Christianity to become recognized as a legal religion, the followers of King Jesus met in small house…
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What Is Right and Wrong?: Bring Others to Kingdom Morality
Introduction Throughout this series of blog posts, I have questioned people’s varied standards of right and wrong, instructed readers to not enforce their morality on others, encouraged the…
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