Is God really into tricking people out of their rights? The story of Jacob and Esau is complicated. They are twins born to Isaac and Rebekah, Esau being the first born. When they are grown they could not be different in temperament, Esau being an outdoor type, a hunter, much to Isaac's pleasure: Jacob more …
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Names of God—Part 33
YHWH Yireh Names of God—Part 33 The LORD will sort it YHWH is God’s actual name which he revealed to Moses from the burning bush, it implies the personal nature of God. The second part of the name here is how God relates to us: Oh God said to Abraham, “Kill me a son” Abe …
Names of God – Part 9
Names of God - Part 9 Elohim Avraham Yitzak Yacov The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, to translate into English. Up to now I have been looking at the compound names of God in the Bible starting with El, God. This and the next few names use the plural word, Elohim, Gods, but as …
Preparation: The joy of John the Baptist
The third candle: Joy The third candle in Advent, is about joy. From Psalm 5:11, we hear these words, “But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, so that those who love your name may exult in you.” I am going to state the …
Preparation: The hope of the Patriarchs
The first Candle: Hope. The first candle of Advent is all about hope. Think about hope as you hear Lamentations 3: 21-24: “But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, God’s mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is …
Making an ass of myself 