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Seek the peace

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“Thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, unto all that are carried away captives, whom I have caused to be carried away from Jerusalem unto Babylon; Build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them; Take ye wives, and beget sons and daughters; and take wives for your sons, and give your daughters to husbands, that they may bear sons and daughters; that ye may be increased there, and not diminished. And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray … Continue reading Seek the peace

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1st century Christians knew well the Holy scriptures

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Clement 100ish AD For you know and you know well the holy scriptures, beloved, and you have looked into the sayings of God. Therefore we write these things as a reminder. “But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; and that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” – 2 Timothy 3:14-15 “Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power … Continue reading 1st century Christians knew well the Holy scriptures

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Many Dead Sea Scroll date back earlier than once thought

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“Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Take these evidences, this evidence of the purchase, both which is sealed, and this evidence which is open; and put them in an earthen vessel, that they may continue many days.” – Jeremiah 32:14 https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/07/science/dead-sea-scrolls-older-ai-carbon-dating?Date=20250607&Profile=CNN “The scrolls are like a time machine, according to Popović, because they let scholars see what people were reading, writing and thinking at the time. “They are physical, tangible evidence of a period of history that is crucial — whether you’re Christian, Jewish or don’t believe at all, because the Bible is one of the … Continue reading Many Dead Sea Scroll date back earlier than once thought

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My strength

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“The LORD God is my strength…he will make me to walk upon mine high places.” – Habbakuk 3:19a,c “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” – Philippians 4:13 “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9,10 Continue reading My strength