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The Church of US vs. Them

Posted on May 29, 2019 by mtpeterson1948
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The Walls of Jerusalem and The Stranger

Posted on December 21, 2018 by mtpeterson1948

Nehemiah, having been put in charge of Jerusalem, had been commanded by God to rebuild its wall. To Nehemiah and his people, the protection afforded by Jerusalem’s wall demonstrated God’s blessing upon His people. According to the narrative, God had led Nehemiah … Continue reading →

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Why Was Adam Created?

Posted on August 24, 2018 by mtpeterson1948

Well, it’s that time, again. My class on the Genesis creation stories begins next month. Accordingly, I’ve been spending time reflecting on topics that students invariably find difficult to accept. One good example is Genesis 2:4b-9. Many of us, familiar … Continue reading →

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The Day of Preparation – Where Did This Phrase Originate?

Posted on July 18, 2018 by mtpeterson1948

At the time of Jesus, there was no such Jewish term as “day of Preparation” in Jewish usage. Strangely, virtually the only time that term appears in any literature from that era, it is, for all practical purposes, only from … Continue reading →

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