Tag Archives: Hebrew Scripture

Septuagint and NT

Posted on January 15, 2024 by ehurst

I don’t recall it being mentioned in the book, but in the documentary film about Heiser’s Demons, he mentions something that is not obvious to a lot of people. In the New Testament, we see the terminology of spirit beings … Continue reading →

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The Humble Place

Posted on June 17, 2021 by ehurst

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. Then … Continue reading →

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Imagine: Angelic Beings

Posted on February 22, 2021 by ehurst

For reference: I have no substantial dispute with this page from the Christian Thinktank. It covers a lot of ground (it’s encyclopedic in length), but in passing takes a look at the images of angelic beings who were depicted in … Continue reading →

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Lust for Sex or Control?

Posted on October 12, 2020 by ehurst

When your conscious awareness is heart-led, you will find that a lot of moral truth lies dormant until provoked by the need of the moment. It’s a sense that, if the right question comes along, the Spirit of the Lord … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Posted on May 2, 2020 by ehurst

The basic concept is not so hard to grasp. God made us for better things, but we are fallen. The human race, consistent with its nature, chose to follow human reason instead of revelation. The only recovery from that fall … Continue reading →

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Make Up Your Mind

Posted on July 4, 2018 by ehurst

Someone asked a question that seems worthy of a wider response. If one reader speaks up about being puzzled, a dozen more are puzzled without saying anything. If you do a quick search in English translations of Scripture for just … Continue reading →

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The Blood Is Sacred

Posted on May 10, 2018 by ehurst

First, I refer you to a couple of references: Genesis 31:25-35 (emphasis on the last verse) and Christine’s post about feminine blood. Second, I remind you that a great deal of Moses’ Law pulled in existing ancient custom and belief. … Continue reading →

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Psalm 119: Pe 129-136

Posted on January 14, 2017 by ehurst

We are treated to the Wonder of Moral Vision. It is as if someone came into his soul and turned on the light for the first time. Suddenly, everything was vivid and bright, and the world made sense. The psalmist … Continue reading →

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Taste the Wind

Posted on August 3, 2016 by ehurst

The heavens record the glory of God; And the firmament declares His handiwork. Day unto day gushes with speech, And night unto night reveals awareness. There is no speech, and there are no words; Their voice is not heard. (Psalm … Continue reading →

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Preparatory Notes on Proverbs

Posted on February 22, 2015 by ehurst

Outline: There are three sections. 1. Chapters 1-9: Solomon’s Introduction — He calls for his own younger kin to be wise, and uses the image of wisdom as a good woman who is seldom sought, and has to go forth … Continue reading →

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