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Perfect Fit

Perfect Fit
In ancient times, large structures, like the temple, were built with a blueprint. Those blueprints were very specific; numbering every stone that would be placed. As huge rocks and boulders were cut from the quarry, the destination for each one was already known and preparations were made for exact placement. There was no mass production…
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Cutting straight

Cutting straight
 “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 The picture Paul gives is of a laborer. Manual labor is hard work in our culture, but so much more back then. Because Paul is teaching in the context…
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Jesus the Builder

Jesus the Builder
I like that Jesus was a builder. Aside from this being His occupation, it also fleshes out a picture we see in the text. The Greek word that describes His work is “techton,” simply meaning “builder.” People built with various things back then, but primarily building was done with stone. So Jesus was more likely a…
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Picture this: What is it?

Picture this: What is it?
As you know, I “dig” biblical archeology, especially what it reveals about the text. So, let’s have some fun! I’m borrowing an idea (and this photo) from Biblical Archaeology Review … let’s play “What is it?” I’ll give you some hints along the way until someone can name it. Post your guesses in the reply section.…
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