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Author: theidolbabbler
The Christmas Story Prophesied in One Verse
Micah 5:2 (HCSB) “Bethlehem Ephrathah, you are small among the clans of Judah; One will come from you to be … More
Why God Does What He Does…
Psalms 33:6 (HCSB) The heavens were made by the word of the LORD, and all the stars, by the breath … More
What it Means to Image God
Psalms 73:11-12… 18-20 (HCSB) The wicked say, “How can God know? Does the Most High know everything?” Look at them … More
Cursed be Canaan?
Have you ever wondered why Noah would say that his grandson Canaan is cursed? This the a quote of Noah … More
Irony
“Irony” is one way to characterize how the “dominion of darkness” is defeated. You would think that being given over … More
Some Possible Connections Regarding the Lord’s Supper
Luke 11:2-3 (ESV) And he said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. … More
A Different Perspective on Fasting
Isaiah 58:6-7 (HCSB) Isn’t the fast I choose: To break the chains of wickedness, to untie the ropes of the … More
A Picture From Luke 22
“A harmful spirit from the Lord,” tormented Saul. (1 Samuel 16:14-15) “God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the … More
Fear Him Who Can Do More Than Just Apokteino
James 4:12a (HCSB) There is one lawgiver and judge who is able to save and to destroy. This verse briefly … More
The End of the Age (Thoughts on Luke 21)
We humans can accomplish great things. Sometimes such things become so great in our minds that we could never even … More
The Encouragement of Resurrection in Daniel
The prophet Daniel was exiled from Judah at the time of King Jehoiakim (609–597 B.C.). He was of noble blood, … More
Responding to Babylon
1 Peter 5:13-14 (HCSB) The church in Babylon, also chosen, sends you greetings, as does Mark, my son. Greet one … More
A Kingdom of Children
Luke 2:8-12 (HCSB) In the same region, shepherds were staying out in the fields and keeping watch at night over … More
Thoughts on Atonement
Esther 4:10-12a (HCSB) Esther spoke to Hathach and commanded him to tell Mordecai, “All the royal officials and the people … More
By What Authority? (Some Thoughts on Luke 20)
Whenever we think that we are being challenged or threatened, our first inclination is to find out by what authority … More
Blaming Adam
James 1:19-27 (NIV) My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to … More
Monism, Dualism, and Holism
Psalms 144:3-4 (HCSB) LORD, what is man, that You care for him, the son of man, that You think of … More
The Importance of the Family Dynamic
Malachi 4:4-6 (HCSB) “Remember the instruction of Moses My servant, the statutes and ordinances I commanded him at Horeb for … More
“That Faith” in Luke 18
At the beginning of Luke 18 (verses 1-8), Jesus tells a parable to those who were listening “…on the need … More