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Young servant girl helps cure enemy commander

There is an interesting story told in the Second book of Kings (Chapter 5) about a young Jewish girl who was taken captive by the commander of the army of the king of Aram, a neighboring country and potential enemy … Continue reading

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Boy Jesus reveals teaching methods

We have one story about Jesus when He was a child. He was twelve. It was at the time of the Passover, when Jews from the surrounding towns and villages came to Jerusalem to celebrate God’s rescue of their nation.

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Young boy hears the voice of God

So we spent a week on some women in the Bible, a week on some lesser known men, and what does that leave? Children, of course — children of the Bible — and we begin with the story of one … Continue reading

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One solitary life affects billions

Caleb … Jonah … Zacchaeus … Hosea … These are the men of the Bible we have talked about this week. After spending a week on women of the Bible, we thought we would look into some men, but especially … Continue reading

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Prophet weds and loves practicing prostitute

“Go and marry a prostitute.” Thus begins the unusual story of Hosea, one of the most surprising prophets to the nation of Israel. It was his prophetic mission to marry a prostitute and love her in spite of her whoring … Continue reading

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Rabbi hosted by known sinner

We had two good climbing trees on our property when I was growing up, and by far the best was a sycamore in our back yard. It had one branch low enough that you could jump up and throw your … Continue reading

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Reluctant prophet misses the boat

Jonah is a guy who, when you think about it, was used of God but was never on the same page as Him. It’s a strange story that makes you wonder why it’s there in our Bibles.

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Man, 85, takes on giants

This week we’re going to look at some men of the Bible, in particular some of the more obscure, lesser known – those who probably wouldn’t show up on everybody’s “A” list of great men of the Bible. Remembering, of … Continue reading

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Deborah: prophetess, priest, patriot

Most judges have a place from which they judge. Be it a throne, a throne room or a judge’s chamber, it is a place that takes on the mantle of authority. Disputes are resolved there. Sentences are determined. Justice is … Continue reading

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Famous seller of purple converts to Christianity

On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate to the river, where we expected to find a place of prayer. We sat down and began to speak to the women who had gathered there. One of those listening was … Continue reading

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