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The First Night in a Strange Land: Exodus and Shelter

In the grand narrative of Scripture, few stories resonate with such profound power as the Exodus, the dramatic liberation of God’s people from the crushing yoke of Egyptian bondage. This epochal journey, marked by divine miracles and human struggle, began with a pivotal experience for every Israelite: the first night in a strange land, a moment whe...

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Places of Refuge for the Traveler and the Stranger

In the days of old, when the earth was yet young and the sons of men journeyed afar, the weary traveler and the stranger sought refuge beneath the sheltering hand of God’s people. For it is written, “Thou shalt not oppress a stranger: for ye know the heart of a stranger, seeing ye were strangers in the land of Egypt” (Exodus 23:9). Thus, places of ...

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Of Pillows of Stone and Wilderness Rest

In the days when the children of Israel journeyed through the wilderness, their path was fraught with trials and their nights oft spent under the vast expanse of heaven. The land was dry, the roads wearying, and yet the Lord was their refuge and strength, a shelter in the time of trouble (Psalm 46:1). It is written that Jacob, the patriarch, lay do...

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The Customs of Hospitality Among the Hebrews

In the days of old, when men journeyed by foot or by beast through deserts and mountains, the virtue of hospitality was counted among the noblest of deeds. Among the children of Israel, it was not merely a kindness shown to the stranger, but a sacred duty, for the Law and the Prophets bore witness to its great worth. As it is written: “Do not negle...

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Of Beauty and Craft: Adornment in the Days of Old and the Legacy Thereof

And It Was in the Days of Old… In the days when the children of Israel journeyed through the wilderness and pitched their tents beneath the heavens, the Lord commanded that the works of the hands be fashioned with wisdom and skill. Gold and silver, linen and scarlet thread, were brought forth for the making of the tabernacle, and the spirit of craf...

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Chart of the Prophets of Israel and Judah

God raised up certain "prophets" who were His mouthpieces. They would speak out against their sin and idolatry and would continually warn of God's judgment. Some of the prophets spoke out in the North and some in the South, but God was faithfully warning them of certain catastrophe if they would not turn to him....

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Chart of the Prophets of Israel and Judah

God raised up certain "prophets" who were His mouthpieces. They would speak out against their sin and idolatry and would continually warn of God's judgment. Some of the prophets spoke out in the North and some in the South, but God was faithfully warning them of certain catastrophe if they would not turn to him....

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Chart of the Prophets of Israel and Judah

God raised up certain "prophets" who were His mouthpieces. They would speak out against their sin and idolatry and would continually warn of God's judgment. Some of the prophets spoke out in the North and some in the South, but God was faithfully warning them of certain catastrophe if they would not turn to him....

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Chart of the Prophets of Israel and Judah

God raised up certain "prophets" who were His mouthpieces. They would speak out against their sin and idolatry and would continually warn of God's judgment. Some of the prophets spoke out in the North and some in the South, but God was faithfully warning them of certain catastrophe if they would not turn to him....

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Chart of the Prophets of Israel and Judah

God raised up certain "prophets" who were His mouthpieces. They would speak out against their sin and idolatry and would continually warn of God's judgment. Some of the prophets spoke out in the North and some in the South, but God was faithfully warning them of certain catastrophe if they would not turn to him....

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