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Hey there - I tried to find Mitch's note to us asking who was still reading, but I couldn't find it...so thought I would reply here - yes, I'm still reading and on track
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Mary-Lynn: prophetic psalm 22 ? — You certainly are in good company regarding the similarities with Christ's crucifixion. Regarding Psalm 22, The Bible Knowledge Commentary by Wolvaard and Zuck (Victor Books) reads as follows:"No known incident in the life of David fits the details of this psalm. The expressions describe an execution, not an illness; yet that execution is more appropriate to Jesus' crucifixion than David's…
Jwebb: prophetic psalm 22 ? — been thinking about this particular psalm a lot lately. parts of it seem extremely prophetic, describing the life of Jesus or even speaking for Him. Jesus quoted verse 1 while on the cross in Matt 27:46 and Mark 15:34. The psalmist is: mocked (Luke 23:34-43), had his clothing divided by casting dice (Mark 15:24) , is thirsty (John 19:28). Verses 12-13, 16 and 21 sound like the mob described…
Jwebb: Saul Consults a Medium/Witch - 1 Samuel 28 — I can't answer your questions but did find it interesting of all Saul's sins this was the one recorded by the chronicler regarding his death. Think it's pretty clear that a jealous God does not want us seeking guidance from anyone dead but from Him only. 1 Chronicles 10:13-14 (New International Reader's Version) 13 Saul died because he wasn't faithful to the Lord. He didn't obey the…
Mary-Lynn: Saul Consults a Medium/Witch - 1 Samuel 28 — Phillip: What a great string of questions. The first thing that comes to mind is Balaam's donkey. God can and does use any means to communicate with US. This is not just about Saul...So, Samuel's appearance (to speak with Saul) is a "God thing." Re: the question of God using the occult to draw Saul back to him. Samuel's appearance is not the occult. The process of bringing Samuel up was a…
Philliphoward: Saul Consults a Medium/Witch - 1 Samuel 28 — What's your take on this? Does the medium that Saul consulted really "call up" the dead Samuel and experience him talking with Saul? Is this a "God thing?" Or a "Satan thing?" What are we to learn from this section of scripture? That God can do anything? That God can and will use even things of the occult to try to draw a wayward Saul back to him? What do you think?
Mitwhite: Slavery — Want to respond to Jody's question of "Is there a chance that God just decided that wiping out sin was impossible and he is going to take a new approach?" No, not a chance. Because Sin is not more powerful than God and God has put a plan in place in which all sin will be wiped out. Yet because he is merciful, patience, long-suffering, he has not wiped out all sin yet. And I am grateful for…
