Why would God starve his people spiritually? (Amos 8:11–12)
The vision of the fruit basket foretells the approaching judgment of Israel for oppressing the poor (Amos 8:4-10). Because of their continued disobedience,...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What were Jordan’s thickets? (Jeremiah 49:19)
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Quite a collection!
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What does it mean to be unequally yoked?
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Good answer, Bro. Kraft!!! --ANDY--
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What were Jordan’s thickets? (Jeremiah 49:19)
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I found it, I think: Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers (19) Like a lion from the swelling of Jordan.—Better, as in Jeremiah 12:5, the pride of Jordan...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What were Jordan’s thickets? (Jeremiah 49:19)
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Good ideas! I've got to try that.
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Why did the Teacher mention the value of companionship? (Ecclesiastes 4:9–12)
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You certainly have a way with words, sir! Did anyone ever tell you that?
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Jack Gutknecht
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Why did Jesus only take Peter, James, and John with Him into the Garden of Gethsemane in Mark 14:33?
Great question, Deangelo! As Mr. Tim Maas has already said, Jesus selected Peter, James, and John, the same men who had accompanied him to the home of Jairus...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What does it mean to be unequally yoked?
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Very, very good answer!!! --ANDY--
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Why did Jesus only take Peter, James, and John with Him into the Garden of Gethsemane in Mark 14:33?
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What were Jordan’s thickets? (Jeremiah 49:19)
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Aside from the other verse from Jeremiah that I cited in my response, I also consulted other sources found in both the Commentary section for the Jeremiah...
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Why would God starve his people spiritually? (Amos 8:11–12)
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What are the seventy sevens in Daniel 9:24-27?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What were Jordan’s thickets? (Jeremiah 49:19)
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Excellent insight, btw, which I never thought of. I'm not questioning you, Mr. Maas, I know you like biblehub. Did you find this info there?
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by Jack Gutknecht
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Why would God starve his people spiritually? (Amos 8:11–12)
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Never thought of it quite like that, but I believe you are right.
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Does the Bible support the pre-existence of Jesus?
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What is going to happen according to end times prophecy?
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How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?
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Jack Gutknecht
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What are the seventy sevens in Daniel 9:24-27?
I would like to comment on just Daniel 9:25, because I had Dr. Harold Hoehner @ Dallas Seminary for New Testament Introduction and Ephesians (in Greek, I...
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What is the Palestinian Covenant?
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Why would God starve his people spiritually? (Amos 8:11–12)
Although there were other prophets after Amos, there would eventually be a period of about four hundred years immediately preceding the birth of Christ in...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What were Jordan’s thickets? (Jeremiah 49:19)
Jeremiah is referring to thick forest-like vegetation that grew along the banks of the Jordan River that almost had the character of a jungle, in which...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why would God starve his people spiritually? (Amos 8:11–12)
11 “The time is coming when I will send famine on the land. People will be hungry, but not for bread; they will be thirsty, but not for water. They will hung...
Amos 8:11 - 12
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What is the book of Susanna?
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What is the curse of the law?
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Why did the king throw out the wedding guest who was not wearing wedding clothes?
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Should a Christian consult horoscopes?
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Jack Gutknecht
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What were Jordan’s thickets? (Jeremiah 49:19)
19 “Like a lion coming up from Jordan’s thickets to a rich pastureland, I will chase Edom from its land in an instant. Who is the chosen one I wil...
Jeremiah 49:1
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What is the power of prayer?
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What does it mean that God is omniscient?
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Is the Calvinist theory of 'total depravity' biblical?
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What did Jesus mean when He said 'It is finished'?
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Why do we need to pray?
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Why did the Teacher mention the value of companionship? (Ecclesiastes 4:9–12)
I would say that the passage cited in the question is mentioned at that point as a contrast to the comparatively worse state (that is, the futility or...
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What does it mean that "a just man falls seven times"?
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Jack Gutknecht
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Why did the Teacher mention the value of companionship? (Ecclesiastes 4:9–12)
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 King James Version (KJV) 9 Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. 10 For if they fall, the one wi...
Ecclesiastes 4:9 - 12
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What is the spiritual gift of discerning spirits?
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The full scripture reads: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 SPIRITUAL GIFTS 4 e There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 There are differences of...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Are the miraculous gifts of the Spirit for today?
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Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is ETERNLAL LIFE, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 11:29 For the GIFTS and calling of God...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is Jesus a myth? Is Jesus just a copy of the pagan gods of other ancient religions?
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God Bless you Pastor Jeremiah Kaaya! Thank you for your powerful testimony! May all believers stand fast like you!
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by James Kraft
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What are some of the signs of genuine saving faith?
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We are saved like Abraham. For if Abraham were justified by works, he would have something to glory in, but not before God. We can justify ourselves before...
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by Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
What are some of the signs of genuine saving faith?
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Ariel HaNaviy Messianic Jew and Torah Teacher with Messianic Congregation 'The Harvest' You say: Christ is the GOAL. Reply: I disagree! To bring glory to...
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Jack Gutknecht
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What is meant by "Against such things there is no law" In Galatians 5:23?
Galatians 5:23 GWT: "gentleness, and self-control. There are no laws against things like that. " (GWT) GWT is an abbreviation for God's Word Translation....
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What is the outer darkness in Matthew 22:13?
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Who or what does the "silent" guest represent in the parable of the party in Matthew 22:12?
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What does the Bible teach about speaking in tongues?
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What does the Bible say about narcissism?
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What does the Bible say about managing/controlling emotions?
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Jack Gutknecht
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What does it mean that "a just man falls seven times"?
Proverbs 24:16. Seven times—often, or many (Pr 6:16, 31; 9:1). In the King James Version, this reads, "For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up...
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