Monthly Archives: September 2020

Dig Up the Clues

Posted on September 30, 2020 by ehurst

The purpose of a church is to create the atmosphere in which faith grows. Notice I say “the” atmosphere. It’s the same thing as saying we pursue shalom. Peace with God has distinct boundaries, referred to as a covenant. The … Continue reading →

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One-Thinger

Posted on September 27, 2020 by ehurst

Ref: Philippians 3:12-14 The time has come. I’m going all in on this. You will get the watch. Whether I go bust or it actually happens, I will report here as honestly as I know how. Over the past few … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — 1 Kings 1

Posted on September 26, 2020 by ehurst

This is a long read, but there are important elements of feudalism in how this all happened. And Eastern feudalism is a prerequisite for the Covenant. David had 20 sons; 11 were considered in line for the throne. Amnon was … Continue reading →

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What God Puts in Your Hands

Posted on September 25, 2020 by ehurst

This is strictly prophecy, not technical advice. I have a very strong sense that Big Tech will survive the implosion of the USA. Google will continue to expand their vertical integration of Internet services, and thus their control. Amazon will … Continue reading →

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Right on the Threshold

Posted on September 20, 2020 by ehurst

For the last 25 years or so, I’ve been preparing. The only reason it took that long is because I had such a very long way to go. I’ve passed through an awful lot of ideological campsites along the way. … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — 2 Samuel 24

Posted on September 19, 2020 by ehurst

We need a couple of background reminders before this narrative makes any sense. Exodus 30:11-16 is where God gives instructions about taking a census. This was during the march from Egypt to the Promised Land, when technically God Himself was … Continue reading →

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Don’t Surrender the Battlefield

Posted on September 18, 2020 by ehurst

Every crusade is a diversion to prevent a genuine repentance of sinners. Once again: The biblical standard is exceptionally strict compared to what is generally portrayed as “morally good” in our world. Sex with anyone except your covenant spouse is … Continue reading →

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It’s the Struggle, Not the Objective

Posted on September 13, 2020 by ehurst

It’s such an unimportant thing, and yet I am struggling with it. It’s not the thing itself, but what it represents. Let’s talk about cellphones. I hate them. But I also find it exceedingly hard to carry out my mission … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — 2 Samuel 21:1-14

Posted on September 12, 2020 by ehurst

The Books of Samuel appear to have been written by Samuel’s School of the Prophets. It is not a dry chronology like the Chronicles, which was likely drawn from the royal archives. But typical of some Hebrew prophets, the writers … Continue reading →

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The Logic of Biblical Death Penalties

Posted on September 10, 2020 by ehurst

In the Covenant of Moses, the entire nation is adopted by God into His personal household. As you might expect, He holds certain minimal expectations for those living in His household. In theory, if He were to pass from the … Continue reading →

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