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The Bible Says What? The Exodus: A Matter Of Trust (Exodus 13:17-17:7) #7

God does something counterintuitive when leading the people out of Egypt: God picks the long way when the Israelites depart Egypt. They’re on the run from their slaveholders, but God chooses to  send them on a longer trip so they … Continue reading

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The Bible Says What? God Kills… (Exodus 11-13:16) #6

If it doesn’t turn your stomach (at least a little) to think of millions of people dying when the rains fell and the floods rose in Genesis… How about the decision of God in Exodus 11:5 to kill every firstborn … Continue reading

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The Bible Says What? Not Ridley Scott’s Moses (Exodus 1-10 ) #5

Generally speaking, I like movies that look at the Bible, even if they’re done by people whose worldview differs from mine. I don’t dig Darren Aronofsky flicks, but his Noah gave me some food for thought (and definitely made me think about … Continue reading

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Moses’ Story: Everyone Is Someone’s Child (Sunday’s Sermon Today)

Before Moses was the guy standing in the middle of nowhere staring into a burning bush, before he was the man who would perform miracles and defy Pharaoh and his court, before he was the one who stormed his people … Continue reading

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: Holy Ground

For worship on Sunday, July 14, at The Stand (casual and contemporary, 9 a.m.) and Blandford UMC (traditional, 11 a.m.) Reading Exodus 1-5 isn’t required, but it wouldn’t hurt! As we continue to weave our way through the Old Testament, … Continue reading

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