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Category Archives: Metaphor
The lesson of the Good Samaritan
[Please read this posting knowing I post it now because of the ongoing warfare in Israel, due to terror acts by Hamas, Hezbollah, Palestinians (et al) and the surrounding and supportive Arab-Muslim world against Judeo-Christians that is long been the … Continue reading →
Posted in Christianity, Education, Language, Metaphor, Metaphysics, Spirituality
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Tagged Good Samaritan parable, Love the Lord your God, Luke 10:25-37, Who is my neighbor
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The Biblical Prophecy of Gaza versus Israel
If you want to see the end of the conflict that is happening now in Israel, look no further than 1 Samuel. The set up to 1 Samuel is the Book of Judges, where the lesson needs to be seen … Continue reading →
Posted in Christianity, CurrentEvents, Education, History, Language, Metaphor, Metaphysics, Spirituality
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Tagged 1 Samuel 1:28-31, 2 Samuel 1, end times, Hamas attacking Israel, How the mighty have fallen, I am that I am, Israel & Palestine issue, Israel responds to terrorism, Israel War 2023
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The duality of Adam and Eve
First of all, let me make it known that Eve was never named that in Genesis 2. The New International Version (NIV) gives a heading (not official text) that says, “Adam and Eve.” They place that heading before Genesis 2:4, … Continue reading →
Posted in Christianity, Education, Language, Metaphor, Metaphysics, Spirituality
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Tagged a deep sleep, Adam and Eve, Adam's rib, Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:26, Genesis 2, two trees in the midst of the garden
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Elijah and the priests of Baal, most relevant today
Taking the dirty laundry down to the brook of Kishon to kill the stink. Continue reading →
Posted in Christianity, CurrentEvents, Education, Language, Media, Metaphor, Political, Spirituality
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Tagged 1 Kings 18:19-39, Elijah and his contest with the priests of Baal
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Where to find the lost ark of the Covenant
Those who kneel down at the altar of Hollywood moguls, milking them for cash that will disappear like a wet dream when death awakens their souls from their bodies of dirt, dust and clay, seem to get a hardon these … Continue reading →
Posted in Christianity, CurrentEvents, Education, History, Metaphor, Spirituality
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Tagged 1 Samuel 4, Deuteronomy 10:8, Deuteronomy 31:9, Exodus 20:4-6, Exodus 25:14-15, Hebrews 10:16, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Luke 9:50, Matthew 16:24-27, Matthew 24:9, Matthew 27:51, The Ark of the Covenant
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The lessons of Luke 16
I am led to address today the parable Jesus told that is known as “Lazarus and the rich man.” (Luke 16:19-31) I have written an in-depth breakdown of this whole story, which can be found by clicking on this link: … Continue reading →
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Tagged all descendants of Abraham enter the bosom of his soul, death is too late to make ammends for sins, Exodus 20:3, heaven and earth passing away is death, Lazarus meaning, Matthew 25:31-46, the Covenant is the marriage contract between a soul and Yahweh, the First Commandments, The parable of the sheep and goats, The parable of the unrighteous manager, The rich man and Lazarus, to divorce God means to choose adultery for one's soul, You cannot serve two masters
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The duality of Cain and Abel
I watched a pastor on television this morning, whose sermon was on Cain and Abel. While he did not mention any of the views I came to see, which led me to write the short book The Cain & Abel … Continue reading →
The reality of Holy Week
Recently, I read of someone expressing joy that Maundy Thursday was coming this week; and, that was his or her favorite day of the church year. I did not read the explanation why; but I hope he or she changes … Continue reading →