1. Assyria’s capital is? 2. Who is the author of Lamentation? 3. What king lost his sanity and ate grass like an animal? 4. What two languages is the book of Daniel written in? 5. What happens to the three Hebrew men who refuse to bow down to the gold image of Nebuchadnezzar? 6. What happens to Daniel when he is caught praying to his God which is against the law? 7. How many dirges are there in book of lamentation? 8. What prophet is known as the weeping prophet? 9. What foreign powers capture
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The Occult Symbolism of Movie “Metropolis” and its Importance in Pop Culture Fritz Lang’s 1927 movie “Metropolis” is one of those timeless classics that withstand the test of time. Rather than becoming forgotten and obsolete, “Metropolis” is increasingly relevant as many of its predictions are becoming reality. We will look at the underlying occult message of the film and the usage of its imagery in the acts of pop stars such as Lady Gaga, Madonna, Beyonce, Kylie Minogue and others. Metropolis
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Summary of the books of the Old Testament Books) Leviticus The genre of this book is law as defined in the Hebrew language for “teaching”. The purpose of this book was like a “handbook” for the priests and Levites that gave direction of their duties and describes how that family line should lead the Israelites in worship. The book provides ceremonial laws as opposed to the moral laws of Exodus, describing five key offerings made to God for their sins to be forgiven, dietary restrictions for
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prophet because he would preach God’s word of warning to the tribe of Judah. He prophesied in Jerusalem in order to warn them to repent for their idolatry before the Babylonians would take them captive. They had begun to worship pagan gods, such as Baal. Jeremiah spoke a message of warning to Judah. He spoke to them of their oncoming destruction if they did not repent. Jeremiah continually tells them to turn to God. God’s people broke God’s covenant with Him and outrightly forsook the correct worship
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Timeline Essay of the Prophets Grand Canyon University BIB 351 12/11/2011 After having done a great deal of studying of Old Testament passages about the prophets I will explain what a prophet is, how God worked with them and who they were. God stopped talking openly to people after Adam and Eve were driven from the Garden, He then chose specific individuals through whom He would communicate. The prophet must be able to hear the voice of God and bring God’s words to the world. All prophecy
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The story Hosea was a reminder of an event in our congregation many years ago. The story is of a member who husband left her another woman and a life of pleasure. After many years of being separated, he returns very sick requiring much help and assistance. I watch this story from a distance and ask myself many times” how can she do it?” She went out of her way to make him comfortable giving him the best bedroom and preparing the right foods. She took him to every doctor appointment she took him and
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temple to burn incense, something only the priest could do. | What were the consequences? | Cause he didn't listen, God struck him with leprosy. | What is most memorable about Ahaz? | Ahaz turned away from YHWH, he served the pagan gods, including Baal, even performed child sacrifices. He promoted the spiritual revival. | Compare and contrast Hezekiah with his father, Ahaz, and with David. | he was viewed as one of the worst kings in the Southern Kingdom. Hezekiah trusted in the Lord, God of Isreal
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Role of the Judges in Israel Johnnie Hamilton Grand Canyon University: BIB-104 Old Testament Historical Perspectives August 12, 2012 Introduction After deliverance from Egypt, inhabiting the Promised Land under the direction of God through Joshua, the Israelites had experienced a period of bliss. The people were united and fear of domination by another was no longer of consequence at least for the time being. Sadly, in spite of the love, kindness and grace
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Amos – despised religious festivals, prophet to Israel, God holds every nation to standard of general morality Hosea – married to Gomer, marriage symbolized God’s relationship with Israel Gomer – wife of whoredom either cultic or idolater Isaiah – 8th century prophet, split up into 3 parts, Emmanuel prophecy syro-ephraimitic war, 1 Isaiah announcing salvation, 2nd Isaiah exile, 3rd Isaiah post exile Ahaz – father of Hezekiah Hezekiah – good king, brought reforms, destroyed idolaters
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