Category: Old Testament History – Joshua – Esther
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a Failure of Kings Advent 4 of Christ
What do you think about Kings? Who is your King? Perhaps your gut response would be no different than that of the high priests of Jerusalem at the capital trial of Jesus. The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar. Gospel of John 19:15b King James Version You may say that WE have…
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Nehemiah 9 – The People Confess Their Sins
Today’s Short Take on Scripture focuses on confession. Yesterday this personal conviction came to mind from imprinted corporate confession of the church. (You’re church may not use such a confession, but should they lead us in this way?) Confession of Sin Before Communion From the Anglican BCP [Book of Common Prayer] (public domain, source not…
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The Gatekeeper & the Shepherds
Then the watchman saw another man running; and the watchman called to the gatekeeper and said, “Behold, another man running by himself.” And the king said, “This one also is bringing good news.” 2 Samuel 18:16 Of Gatekeepers and Watchmen It would have been a Roman Centurion, Roman guards at the gates of first century…
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WE Have Been Here Before – Expectant
An Expectant Gift Premature Our anticipation of Christmas each year points more toward the expectant gift than the expected Messiah. The world rushes about all around us, no prophet has been heard from for centuries and evil prevails in the palaces of power. We tell the child to play this game and ignore that evil.…