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Law of Moses — Numbers 25
In Numbers 22-24 we have the dramatic tale of Balaam, a gifted prophet and scholar of the ancient religions of nomadic Semite tribes. He was familiar with the religious lore and practices of people like the Midianites. It was Jethro, … Continue reading
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Tagged demons, Law of Moses, moral accountability, scripture
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A Call for Prayer
It’s here. At least three decades ago I began sensing in my spirit that an apocalypse was approaching. God is a real Person, not a computer, and His Creation is also alive and personal. On some issues He waits to … Continue reading
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Tagged Apocalypse, covenant family, disasters, heart-led, prayer request, tribulation
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Shadows of Persecution
There is no prediction here, only a sober look at what is possible. Given the Corona virus panic and the ensuing economic collapse, there is now a genuine possibility that Trump could lose the next election. As previously noted, it … Continue reading
Law of Moses — Leviticus 26
The balance of chapter 25 gave us the exceptions to Jubilee and basic right of redemption. God is the one who divided up the Promised Land, and it was He who decided what could be redeemed, so as to keep … Continue reading
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Tagged communion, Creation, heart-led, Law Covenants, Law of Moses, shalom
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The Philosophical Question of Violence
Violence is part of our fallen nature. If the world were more inclined to seek God’s favor and learn His revelation of how to live in a fallen state, there would still be violence. It cannot be quantified; there’s just … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Law, mortality, peace with god, scripture, secular state, violence, war
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Law of Moses — Leviticus 25:1-22
The laws of land rest are not limited to the Covenant, but are universal in nature. They are offered as something inherent in the natural world itself. The land itself shall keep a sabbath. Every seventh year, you shall not … Continue reading
Nature Is Not Your Enemy
One of the single biggest points of failure in Western Christian mythology is the insistence on defining what is good or bad in terms of material outcomes. For example: Tornadoes are bad because they shred people’s homes and businesses. This … Continue reading
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Tagged divine revelation, fallen nature, heart-led, natural processes, The sovereignty of God, weather
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Christian Marriage in Context
Over the past few posts at Sigma Frame, Jack has gotten some other commentators involved, including reposting something from yours truly. For those who have been following my years of chatter about the advantages of the tribal social structure, it … Continue reading
Law of Moses — Leviticus 24:10-23
We skip over some ritual law that does not apply to us today, except to note that rituals are meant to stir the consciousness of our need for redemption. The narrative turns to a story about a man whose loyalty … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible History, blasphemy, death penalty, Law of Moses
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Legalistic Reading
Have you noticed the tendency of many Western Christians to read Scripture legalistically? They get it from the Pharisees. Their mind approaches the Word with a legal frame of reference, looking for loopholes and ignoring the wider context of the … Continue reading
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Tagged healing, Jesus Cleansing the Temple, miracles of Jesus, peace with god
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