March 2024
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Rules for Understanding the Bible
Interpret every text in harmony with related texts. Understand verses in the context in which they appear. Use simple passages to assist in interpreting difficult ones. Refer to statements of other inspired writers on the same subject. Interpret figurative language according to figurative language rules. Understand words and phrases literally unless the text forbids. Interpret… Continue reading
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Books of the Minor Prophets Timeline
B.C. DATE 840-830 BIBLE BOOK: OBADIAH MEANING OF NAME: Worshipper of YHVH CHAPTERS: 3 THEME OF BOOK: The Day of the Lord AUDIENCE: Israel, Northern Kingdom MAJOR SINS: Against Edom, Edom cheered when Judah was taken captive 730-750 BIBLE BOOK: JOEL MEANING OF NAME: YHVH is God CHAPTERS: 3 THEME OF BOOK: Day of the… Continue reading
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Battles During Joshua’s Conquest of Canaan
OPPONENT: JERICHO PLACE OF BATTLE: Jericho KING: None (Victory attributed to God) AGGRESSOR: Israel VICTOR: Israel SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: [Joshua 6:12-27] OPPONENT: AI PLACE OF BATTLE: Ai KING: None (Victory attributed to God) AGGRESSOR: Israel VICTOR: Israel SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: [Joshua 7:2-6] OPPONENT: AI & BETHEL PLACE OF BATTLE: Ai KING: None (Victory attributed to God) AGGRESSOR:… Continue reading
