Temptation
Temptation The definition of the word “temptation” from Harper Bible Dictionary: (Quote from: Achtemeier, P. J., Harper & Row and Society of Biblical Literature. (1985). In Harper’s Bible dictionary (1st ed., pp. 1032–1033). San Francisco: Harper & Row.) temptation,generally an enticement to do evil, the term is used in the Bible to convey […]
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Men – will we be an influence to others, thus becoming an influencer? Can we develop a desire to be an influencer? Can we learn how to be an influencer? Do we want to be an influencer for others? We would surely want to be a proper influencer for our children! We would want to […]
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Hendiadys
The Word: hendiadys This phrase found in Exodus 15:25 “a statute and regulation” is called a “hendiadys”. Exodus 15:25 – and showing various translation of this verse: Exodus 15:25(ESV) 25And he cried to the Lord, and the Lord showed him a log,£and he threw it into the water, and the water became sweet. There the Lord£made for them […]
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Exodus 13:1-2(ESV) 1The Lord said to Moses, 2“Consecrate to me all the firstborn. Whatever is the first to open the womb among the people of Israel, both of man and of beast, is mine.” Exodus 13 – Exodus Memorials: Consecration/Redemption of Firstborn, Eating Unleavened Bread… It contains new rules about consecrating and redeeming the firstborn of […]
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Exodus 12 goes into what can be termed ‘legal material’ a beginning of their instruction that they would receive in the wilderness about God’s instructions for his people in remembrance of Him and this day. QUESTION: – Is the action of ‘remembering’ involved in our worship today? How? When? Where? Etc. Exodus 12:1-13(ESV) – Instructions […]
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Ezekiel – a discussion of Chapters: 1, 2, 3 Ezekiel 1:1-3(ESV) 1In the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day of the month, as I was among the exiles by the Chebar canal, the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God.£ 2On the fifth day of the month (it was the […]
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Proverbs 3 – Help to avoid the pitfalls of Christian living. Introduction: Proverbs 3 contains ten practical lessons that Christians need to know to help them understand life and to avoid the pitfalls along the way of life. I. How to Live a Long Life (vv. 1–4) A. The key 1. “Forget not My law” […]
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Outline on the Words: Mercy and Repentance The Mercy of God Nehemiah 9 Introduction: There often appears to be a difference between God in the Old and New Testament. If God is the same, how can this be? It is usually explained that God deals with people differently in different times, but God is much […]
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Exodus 9 Exodus 9:1-7(ESV) 1Then the Lord said to Moses, “Go in to Pharaoh and say to him, ‘Thus says the Lord, the God of the Hebrews, “Let my people go, that they may serve me. 2For if you refuse to let them go and still hold them, 3behold, the hand of the Lord will fall with a […]
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