Tag Archives: Passover

Don’t Get Lost

Posted on September 30, 2021 by ehurst

Do not debate; it’s merely a delaying tactic. Always be willing to explain, but never agree to stop and discuss the merits of your position. We share information among ourselves to ensure our obedience to God is properly understood. The … Continue reading →

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New Testament Doctrine — Luke 2:41-52

Posted on June 12, 2021 by ehurst

In late March, faithful Jews would make pilgrimage to the Temple for Passover. The distance was some 70 miles, and only the hardiest walkers with little to carry could make it in about four days. Your average family would take … Continue reading →

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The Law of Moses — Joshua 5

Posted on May 9, 2020 by ehurst

The passage is short, but it requires a lot of context. Keep in mind that the Conquest of Canaan Land was not a standard military invasion. It was purely a religious war aimed at destroying the major pagan temples in … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — Exodus 23:10-18

Posted on December 14, 2019 by ehurst

A primary element in Creation is the cycle of life. The whole point of the Seven Days of Creation narrative was to mark this very thing. God wove the seven day cycle into the fabric of reality. All of our … Continue reading →

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Teachings of Jesus — John 13:18-30

Posted on July 21, 2019 by ehurst

Cross posting from the other blog to create a synchronization point. This lesson will be different. Harmonizing the Gospels has always been a major chore and fraught with controversies. The Last Supper narrative is part of the most thoroughly picked … Continue reading →

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Building Exemptions

Posted on December 24, 2018 by ehurst

We’ve discussed previously the image of painting the Blood of Christ on the doorposts of our lives to turn away the wrath of God falling on America. Most people don’t make the connection between that and our non-involvement in the … Continue reading →

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Psalm 113

Posted on August 13, 2016 by ehurst

For historical reference, this begins a series of psalms traditionally used to celebrate Passover. This one and the next were sung before the meal. As with other songs of this type, the format is rather simple and easy to memorize. … Continue reading →

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