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Foreshadowing Babylon —

How the destruction of Sodom is a prophetic warning of the end.

Foreshadowing Babylon —

How the destruction of Sodom is a prophetic warning of the end.

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The story of Sodom and Gomorrah has enraptured listeners for millennia. God’s cataclysmic judgment against these very wicked sister cities has been a generational warning flare to repent. It puts on full display what happens when God’s intolerance for iniquity reaches its full measure. But what I find interesting is
On Incense —

What is the deeper meaning of incense and how was it used in the Temple?

On Incense —

What is the deeper meaning of incense and how was it used in the Temple?

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Burning aromatic substances has always been a way for people to turn neutral or poor smelling air into a more pleasant atmosphere. Incense, in particular, was valued in the ancient world for its purification properties, it was seen to be a type of cleaner for the air and there were
On Bread Stamps —

A brief history on why the ancient world and early Church stamped their bread.

On Bread Stamps —

A brief history on why the ancient world and early Church stamped their bread.

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It has been estimated that bread and cereal grains made up as much as 50% of the diet of ancient Israelites.[1] It’s no wonder, then, that bread came in all different shapes and forms. The ancients didn’t just stop at shaping and molding bread; they also made stamps to impress
Is the Majority Always Right? —

According to the Bible, the majority opinion is often wrong.

Is the Majority Always Right? —

According to the Bible, the majority opinion is often wrong.

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Let’s face it. We live in a world in which it’s very easy just to follow the crowd. And with mainstream media, social media, pop science and the like it’s easier than ever to become conformed to the world’s thinking without even realizing it. Mainstream opinion can certainly be a
Caleb the Kenizzite: Giant Slayer —

How faith in God’s promises lead to eternal life and blessing.

Caleb the Kenizzite: Giant Slayer —

How faith in God’s promises lead to eternal life and blessing.

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After their miraculous escape from Egypt and decades of wandering in the wilderness, Israel along with her new leader Joshua had been mostly successful in their recent conquest of Canaan. And it was finally time to divide the land between the tribes of Israel. But just before the lots were