Category Archives: Jewish History/Culture

Aged and Full of Days

Aged and Full of Days
 And Abraham was old, and advanced in age: and the Lord had blessed Abraham in all things.  Genesis 24:1: In the English translation it seems like God is just emphasizing Abraham’s advanced age by repeating Himself. But in fact, there are two different words used here with different purposes. Zaqen translates literally as old, aged or elder.…
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Jabez: A New Identity

Jabez: A New Identity
Do you have a history or a reputation that weighs you down? Has someone or something else defined you? Jabez had that issue. The prayer of Jabez has been popularized in recent years as a plea for a bigger territory or sphere of influence as well as God’s guidance. Those are notable but we also…
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Faith and Glory

Faith and Glory
No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God. Romans 4:20 Abraham believed God’s promise of an heir, despite his old age and Sarah’s as well. He hoped against hope and knew that the character and power of God could bring…
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Healing the Blind and Walking Trees

Healing the Blind and Walking Trees
He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. When He had spit on the man’s eyes and put His hands on him, Jesus asked, “Do you see anything?”He looked up and said, “I see people; they look like trees walking around.”Once more Jesus put His hands on the man’s eyes. Then his…
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