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The Exploration and Rejection of the Promised Land

The book of Numbers begins with the people preparing to enter the promised land. But, for the majority of those people, that would never come to pass. What begins with such promise quickly dissipates as the people grumble, rebel, and refuse to trust God’s promise. One such occasion occurs with…

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Awake for the Day

Paul encourages the Thessalonians about the day of the Lord by reminding them that they are in the know. He doesn’t feed unhealthy speculation but reminds them with helpful pictures of their knowledge. They are of the light not of the darkness. They are of the day not of the…

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Feasting With Jesus

It’s amazing to me how often feasting shows up in the Gospels. The many occasions of Jesus feasting with his disciples, sinners, or religious leaders form the backdrop and the substance of many of his teachings. And feasting even provided ammunition for his enemies! Remember that Jesus told the religious…

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The Benefits of a Harmony of the Gospels

Have you ever wanted to read the entire life of Jesus in chronological order? Well, that’s exactly what the Olive Tree Harmony of the Gospels does for you. We’ve taken the four Gospels in the New Testament and arranged all 250 events of Jesus’ life in chronological order. While no…

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The Holiest of Holy Days

What day do you most look forward to every year? Is it a special holiday or a birthday for you, your spouse, or one of your children? While our countries and cultures each have their own days to celebrate, there is also much for us to learn from the holy…

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The Job Description for Ministers of the Word

Every job has some sort of job description. These descriptions clarify the roles, responsibilities, and duties of the person in that position. They also guide the individual in how they are to carry out their tasks and fulfill the requirements of their given job. Did you know that the Bible…

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Hearing the Word of the Lord

One of my favorite parts of our Sunday worship service is the reading of Scripture. It’s not just the fact that we read the Bible, but that we hear God’s word being read. We’re not just seeing the words on the page or screen; we’re hearing God speak to his…

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O Taste and See that the Lord is Good

Psalm 34 was written by David after he fled Gath while he was on the run from Saul. In this psalm he praises the Lord for delivering him from all his troubles. He also invites other God-fearers to personally experience the goodness of God themselves. Let’s learn more about how…

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How Should We Interpret the Bible?

Have you ever considered how we should interpret the Bible? What steps or principles should guide our approach to interpreting the word of God? We may not have developed a full-fledged approach to interpreting the Bible, but we can at least admit that interpreting the word of God is something…

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