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Caravaggio, The Sacrifice of Isaac, 160377

Isaac Was Not Deceived, The Story of Jacob and Esau

Understanding the message, that all things point to Christ, the examples I observe in both the lives of Abraham and Isaac take on added spiritual symbolism for me, pointing to Christ. On that same vein, just...

18 comments    religion faith bible
Noah renewing his covenant with the Lord.77

A Covenant Keeping People, The Abrahamic Covenant

A covenant is an agreement between persons or nations, more often between God and man. God established his "Covenant" with Adam and it has been offered through Adam's patriachal line to the present day. The reason for the need of a restoration of priesthood authority is explained.

12 comments    religion israel adam
Jacob blesses his twelve sons.73

Joseph, Birthright Son Of The Covenant The Dreamer

As we study the life of Joseph, we will see the similarities with that of the life of Jacob. We can come to understand that the Lord prepares his prophets by placing them in situations that will allow growth and leadership.

5 comments    religion israel old testament
And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it.  78

Jacob's Ladder, The Gate of Heaven Genesis 28

And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it. Thus, it was the Gate of Heaven or House of God.

4 comments    religion genesis old testament
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New Age & Metaphysical Myth, Misinformation, Inspiration & Truth – Idealism vs. Realism

We certainly appreciate the value of inspirational messages that are rooted in truth. However, at thepresent time, an over-abundance of spiritual misinformation is flooding the metaphysicalmarket by those whom...

0 comments    law of attraction self-help fate
"Esau Selling His Birthright" by Hendrick ter Brugghen - c.162770

When Hairy Met Tricky (Genesis 25:19-34)

A young surfer walking along a California beach was deep in prayer when all of a sudden he said aloud, "Lord, grant me one wish!" The clouds parted and a booming voice said, "Because you have tried to be...

14 comments    god abraham jacob
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Brotherly hatred: Jacob and Esau.

A month before my fifth birthday, my peaceful existence was shattered. My mother went to the hospital and came back with my baby brother. I didn't mind so much at first, but that kid was the bane of my...

3 comments    relationships god bible
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OBAMA BIRTH CERTIFICATE, THE DEBATE GOES ON!

The debate goes on, here we are8 months into the Obama Presidencyand many Americans have not beenconvinced that the man elected tothis highest office,has the birthrightto that position. To make it worse,...

7 comments    obama republican democrat
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HISPOETRY#74

Rage anger ugly Tormented memories Singing in your blood Love acceptance calm Healing forgiveness Singing in His blood I wrote this poem a few years ago after waking from a childhood nightmare...

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The Man Behind the Mask

  Look into the mirror and behold the Mask; its haunting face seems so familiar and yet so strange, as if you don’t know the face that stares back at you. You lose yourself in its gaze, the gaze of...

0 comments    life god poetry
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