The Book of Numbers

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“This pilgrimage should take about two weeks, but instead it takes forty years."”

Why does the Bible endorse slavery?

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“There was a Talmudic command that masters attempt to convert Gentile slaves to Judaism and circumcise the males. Those who converted received the...”

Hebrew society condoned slavery until about 160BCE. The Exodus and Deuteronomy verses had the goal of making it more humane. Slavery between Hebrews was more like indentured servitude. If a Hebrew man became too poor to take care of himself and provide for his family, he could sell himself into...

If the Bible condones slavery, how did anti-slavery proponents use the Bible to justify their position? [II]

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“Exodus 21:16 “He who kidnaps a man, whether he sells him or he is found in his possession, shall surely be put to death." ”

[This topic was so interesting and me so busy that I could not reply to all the comments on the topic before the other article was moderater closed.] Disclaimer: This article is an answer from a writer to a question. I just find it a conversation starter with the whole kidnapping verse. Let's...

Word Study: Khata - "Sin"

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“Sin translates the Hebrew word "KHATA" and the Greek word "HAMARTIA." The most basic meaning of SIN is not religious as all!"”

Sin is the most widely used "bad word" in the Bible, but it's also the most varied. In its most basic form, Sin simply means to miss the mark, or fall short of a goal. Explore the concept of “moral failure” that underlies this important biblical word. Discover a profound and realistic...

The Book of Leviticus

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“God's nature is absolutely good, no evil can ever be present near him - including humans tainted with the sin of Adam's fall. Unfortunately, some...”

In order to heal the damage from Israel's rebellion against His instructions, God established a way for people's sins to be covered through a system of sacrifices in the laws of the covenant. These laws described in the Book of Leviticus serve a three-fold purpose: forgive acts of sin and...

The Book of Exodus Overview - Part 2 of 2

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“ ‘If you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be My own possession among all the peoples, for all the earth is Mine; and...”

After God delivers the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, He leads them through the wilderness back to Mt. Sinai where Moses first met Him in the second half of the Book of Exodus. There, the Israelites prepare themselves for a miraculous encounter with the Lord - God Himself...

The Book of Exodus Overview - Part 1 of 2

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“Filled with memorable miracles, Chapters 1-18 in the Book of Exodus hold much more purpose than simple entertainment. They contain historical...”

Filled with memorable miracles, Chapters 1-18 in the Book of Exodus hold much more purpose than simple entertainment. They contain historical accounts with tangible truths that still apply to the present. The story begins in Egypt where Genesis leaves off but reveals a much...

Read Scripture: TaNaK / Old Testament

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“This video breaks down the literary design of the entire Old Testament and its flow of thought."”

The Hebrew canon, or Old Testament, refers to the collection of Hebrew (and some Aramaic) books that were recognized as Scripture in ancient Israel. The traditional order we're talking about is referred to as “TaNaK.” The TaNaK is an acronym for the names of the three large subcollections of...

Read Scripture: Genesis Ch. 12-50

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“God makes a promise that He will bless all nations through Abraham's family. But with aging husbands, impatient matriarchs, blessing-stealing...”

DISCLAIMER: The purposes of this sharing is purely informational. We, do not care about your religious or irreligious standing in life.  Also, these videos are free to you. - CB. While Chapters 1 through 11 describe God's relationship with the entire world in the Book of Genesis,...

Read Scripture: Genesis Ch. 1-11

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“The artwork in this storytelling is detailed 'crazy'! In a really good way"”

DISCLAIMER: The purposes of this sharing is purely informational. We, do not care about your religious or irreligious standing in life.  Also, these videos are free to you. - CB. I find I could not decide which video is best for 'airing' today. Both accounts, while similar and created by The...