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There are a number of things Jesus said that have been subjected to diverse interpretations and use in public domain. Mark 12: 13-17 contains one of such. In this instance, the Pharisees and the Herodians who were usually at loggerheads, united in an attempt to trap Jesus and get him to say something they can …
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Certain issues put today’s Christians in different camps. One of such is fasting. While many Christians in this age believe fasting is a necessary and rewarding part of their worship and devotion, some others think it’s an unnecessary torment of the body. The major reason the latter cite in defence, is that Christ’s redemptive suffering …
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It is popular belief that Jesus died in Jerusalem. But there are contentions about how true that is. The question of whether he really died in Jerusalem as he foretold needs to be answered for two reasons. Owing to His prophetic reputation, if he did not die in Jerusalem as he predicted, that he died …
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Les brown once said; ‘Once you open your mouth, you tell the world who you are.’ This by no means refers to the courteous introductions we make when we meet people; rather it speaks of how people tell who they are by the manner and nature of their speech. You will know this is true …
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Ever wondered why bad things happen to God’s people? When you think about this, a name that readily comes to mind in the bible is Job. The story of Job opens with a strong statement of his credentials. He was faithful; he was upright. He feared God and eschewed evil. He was a man who …
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It would have been nice to see what the tower of Babel (at Shinar) would look like. Would it have been taller than the Burj Khalifa? Would it have had up to a thousand floors? These questions will only remain in our imaginations because that grand idea never materialized. God ended it. But why would …
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We make two errors when we think of Aaron’s rod. Either we conclude it a shepherd’s staff or we assume it a walking stick. So we have a hard time wrapping our heads around the idea that such a long stick could fit into a small chest. But there are enough reasons to think it …
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Could the author of Hebrews have been wrong when he said the ark of the covenant had in it, “the golden pot that had the manna, Aaron’s rod that budded, and the tablets of the covenant”? This question easily pops up when you realize that 1 Kings 8:9, says “Nothing was in the ark except …
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