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O earth, earth, earth

The Son of David is coming. He is not coming to reign on earth. He already came to earth, ascended, and is reigning at the right hand of the Father. When He comes again He will bring an end to … Continue reading

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How About an Icon Sandwich?

Have you ever kissed a statue? I have. As a boy, I attended St. Andrews Catholic Church in Abilene Kansas. I also attended its school from the third to the eighth grades. A part of the school’s routine was to … Continue reading

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thousand year reign

Rev. 20:1 And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. 2 And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, … Continue reading

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Some Coal in Your Stocking?

Contained in the Law of Moses were commandments regarding special observances: Passover, Feast of Weeks, Feast of Tabernacles, the Day of Atonement, as well as many others. These were commanded by God.  These observances were symbolic of the reality fulfilled … Continue reading

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Made Perfect by the Flesh?

O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you that you should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed among you as crucified? This only I want to learn from you: Did you receive the Spirit by … Continue reading

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King and Self-opposition

Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world. When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to … Continue reading

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Strangers

There is a heroic element to the Israelis. For nearly four thousand years they have retained their identity as the people of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. They have passed through many sorrows, yet have contributed much to the world’s civilization … Continue reading

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power in the Kingdom

The use of power comes from those who have an advantage. The underdog who prevails has an advantage which may be hidden (even to the underdog) until such a time the advantage is recognized and used successfully. Gideon overthrew the … Continue reading

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The Party of God?

There is a belief which maintains God has given sanction to govern mankind in His name. Not to to be confused with governing in acknowledgement of His name, but His personal representation empowered for the sake of peace, prosperity, etc. … Continue reading

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Crusaders vs. Christianity

“The idea of the crusade corresponds to a political conception which was realized in Christendom only from the eleventh to the fifteenth century; this supposes a union of all peoples and sovereigns under the direction of the popes. All crusades … Continue reading

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Israel, the seedbed for good to all nations:

Ps 67:1 ¶ <<To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song.>> God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah. 2 That thy way may be known upon earth, thy … Continue reading

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Boundaries of Nations (pt.2)

And they said, “Come, let us build ourselves a city, and a tower whose top is in the heavens; let us make a name for ourselves, lest we be scattered abroad over the face of the whole earth.” (Gen. 11:4)  … Continue reading

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boundaries of nations

Ac 17:24 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; 25 Neither is worshipped with men’s hands, as though he needed any thing, … Continue reading

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If . . . the light that is in thee be darkness. .

Light can be a synonym for understanding. The expanded idea is of great fulfillment through clarity of mind; enlightenment. This should be a priority in our lives. The danger of pursuing such a path comes with what we bring. Sins, … Continue reading

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Scapegoat

Usually considered one to take the blame/consequences for another’s actions, the scapegoat foreshadowed the Messiah bearing our sins away. The scapegoat was chosen by lot to be presented “alive before the lord”. This was part of the atonement process for … Continue reading

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