#Exodus 1:7

[wiirocku]

Exodus 1:7 (KJV) - And the children of Israel were fruitful, and increased abundantly, and multiplied, and waxed exceeding mighty; and the land was filled with them.

[adventism-atheism-orthodoxy-me]

This Verse Secretly Undermines All of Christianity...

I just saw this and thought I would process it on my own.

This YouTuber doesn't sound like he's explored much beyond mainstream Western Christianity. He makes the bold statement that EVERY Christian sect finds indispensable the idea that Christ died on the Cross "for our sins". Period.

For the longest time I found that challenging too. He goes on to talk about many of the same things I've asked, "Why couldn't God just forgive us outright? Why must he go through a generational pageant to do something the God of the Universe could have done of his own accord in the first place?"

You can say this is a dumb question. I've been told this many times.

Yet I have never been the only one asking this.

Many, if not all Atheists ask this question. Frankly, many "Christian" answers sound a little unhinged.

Now, I don't think that his examples necessarily contradict the prevailing point of view though. All anyone has to do is look at the banking industry to see that credit on future earnings is a valid payment method. Now it's true that modern banking, and especially credit, wasn't developed until the European Jews, unable to make a living any other way, started lending during the medieval period. Jesuits came up with the idea of insurance, which didn't technically fall under the prohibition against usury. And with ongoing innovation, modern financial markets developed.

None of these, of course, would have been understood by the local people of Jesus' time and place.

What was understood was life and death.

And this is where I found my peace.

Sins can easily be forgiven, but sickness and eventual death? That's a whole other nut to crack. Now, to be clear, unfortunately even the most traditional Christian communities have started to obsess about how SIN must be atoned!

But there is a strain in the oldest Christian traditions that it wasn't primarily sin that was destroyed on the cross, but rather death, disease, corruption (of which sin is a derivation to be sure, but not the point).

Now it's easy to look around and say - "Look! it didn't work." I myself have had to say good bye to both my parents over the last several months.

However, there is a resurrection that is promised. And if Christ has done what he said he did, then there WILL be a general resurrection.

The key is to be prepared for that resurrection. Now we could go on about which denomination is best prepared, but I have little faith in denominationalism. I think it's a means to conquer and divide the faithful, pitting follower against follower. Soon the God who's being worshiped isn't the most High God, but the Deceiver who encourages us all to call each other heretics. I do not think most "Christians" are Christian, but rather following their own wisdom (1 Timothy 6:3-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:11, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 24:11).

Now I may be a false teacher myself for thinking such a thing and putting it out there, but I have faith that God will know his own. And while he loves the rest, and has given them life, that life will be so much less for the fact that they reject what he's given them.

I find the idea of a river of fire helpful - Moses and the Glory of God (Exodus 33:20-23), speaks to the idea that to human senses, God is Fire. The Story of the Three Holy Youths (Daniel 3) has also been seen as an illustration of man abiding in the presence of fire, as a proxy for God, unharmed. Pentecost is God's fire experienced by the faithful after his resurrection. How will Gods fire be experienced by the unfaithful?

I have no idea, but I doubt that it will be pleasant (Luke 16:19-31).

In short, I feel this video failed to land it's point. There's enough diversity in Christianity to survive this argument, though I do not think that most modern Christians are open to my resolution.

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, Have mercy upon me, a sinner.

[hoyotunes]

Exodus of the Five Dragons from Experience the Paths Vol. 1 Laetus.L, HOYO-MiX

[asyourshadowfalls]

Hey prolifers!

If you don't support a UBI, updated gun restrictions, free quality education, free healthcare, fully inclusive medically accurate sex ed for children who are capable of being pregnant or impregnating, mandatory child support paid from conception on; then you're not actually prolife, you're just hellbent on forcing babies and mothers to suffer :)

[thetruekyle]

Ok, But... but they don't. Spirits exist true enough.. and/but if they are not spirits of Light, spirits of God; the Almighty Creator of the heavens and the earth.. -then you're merely worshipping your own corruption unto sin; idolizing false entities that lie to you, and steal your efforts to usurously manipulate and impede your truly, God-given purpose.

I can testify that there is One True God because first and foremost all signs point to YES in contrast to this world of lies -and because I have experienced God at work in my life firsthand, often. Daily, even...

You're not wrong for wanting civility between devout spiritualists and faithful servants.. but there is a natural truth to all things and simply put-

~In the beginning, God separated the darkness from the Light..

All that has followed has merely exemplified the fact that there is truly a marked difference between the darkness and the Light, and just how different our lives become when we worship one over the other . .

To wit- I was not always this enflamed for my Lord, but rather in my youth I was fiercely agnostic and even revelatious in my childish behaves.. But all that I was raised to be by this world has since led me to discover such blatant lies, callous deception, and illusory facade.. and at one point I honestly wanted to end it all, until Jesus himself plucked me out of my sorrow and despair to build in me a fiery hope and a love which continues to build within me, flowing abundantly to this day.

Even if you don't buy into all that Jesus taught and did for us all, millenia ago.. Know that I, yes even I am living proof that God can make all things new and restore the broken. He gave me life when I wished for death. He held me close when all my loved ones conspired against, and abandoned me. And He has just now inspired me to digest your post in its entirety, understand your sentiments and predisposed bias untoward one such as me, and subsequently respond in the Spirit of Truth anyway, that HIS love may be acknowledged and shown unto you, through me, even if just to say Jesus loves you and is waiting for you to ask Him to come home into your heart to bestow on you His finished work and to wash you clean.

The price has been paid already. The work is already done. This is Historical fact alone... but it is our faith in God, and earnest belief in His finished work that elevates us to walk in His love, and further elevate the frequencies of this world simply by existing in it in the embrace of the Holy Spirit.

You may not even read this because it's so long, but God is patient. God is good in all things.. and when you are ready to reclaim your purpose and step into your birthright granted to you by the Almighty, then your journey to the heart shall truly unfold in glorious and miraculous ways you couldn't have even imagined on your own.

Thus, I pray His many blessings and a hedge of protection & understanding upon you that you may grow in your own bountiful ways from this interact- by the authority vested in me by the Holy Spirit, and as always- in Jesus' mighty name, amen. 🙏

Hot take, apparently, but genuinely harassing or insulting anyone's religion is not ok.

Criticizing religious institutions, proselytizing, extremism, or horrible behaviors/beliefs done in the name of a religion? YES! Totally. That should be criticized.

Unpromptedly popping up on random posts by religious folks to say anything along the lines of "god isn't real", "the pagan gods are fake", "there is only one true religion", "[any religious group] are stupid/dangerous/barbaric" -- NO.

It's rude. It's unnecessary. And sometimes, especially in the case of minorities or oppressed groups, it's outright hateful. Theres nothing helpful, funny, or cool about randomly insulting one of the most personal aspects of a persons life. Unless it's invited or warranted, stfu.

[bojackson54]

Gaining Patience Requires a Little More, Well... Patience!

They say that patience is a virtue, something that Micah apparently believed: “But as for me, I will watch expectantly for the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.” (Micah 7:7, NIV) Timelines… Long, Surprisingly Slow Timelines Have you ever been frustrated because God’s timing is different from yours? Does it ever seem like it’s taking a REALLY long time for Him…

[touchofgoddotworld]

The Lord's Law for the Lost and for the Rescued (257) - August 3 2024

Choose your Podcast App to Play this episode Romans 3:20 (AMPC) states that [the real function of] the Law is to make men recognize and be conscious of sin [not mere perception, but an acquaintance with sin which works toward repentance, faith, and holy character]. For the born-again believer in Christ, Romans 6:14 shows they are no longer under the Law as slaves, but under grace as subjects of…

[geminiagentgreen]

I need to be careful as to not discern signs out of nothing, but these two verse together like this after last night? Father God, only you could give a man peace where turmoil would otherwise logically reign. Blessed be your name.

[scripture-pictures]

[drshermaines-wisdomnuggets]

"THE REASON WE WORSHIP"

If it’s one man I love and respect, it’s our former President Barack Obama. And I’ve come to discover, that when the President of the United States comes to speak, it’s a rare opportunity. So if you desire to be physically present when he shows up to speak, you better get there hours early because of the mass of people that will be there as well! Think about it, it’s hard to find a place to park,…

[fardell24b]

Church notes - 21st May 2023

21st Communion Mark 14:22 - 25

Exodus 1:1 - 2:9 Consumers - 'It's all about me'

'In the long run, if we train consumers instead of communers, we'll end up with customers instead of disciples'

Jesus is calling us to join a Church family and be disciples.

The Israelites in Egypt.

Exodus 1:1 - 17 Population explosion.

The Covenant of Abraham.

God is always at work in the world. God is always at work around you. vs 1:8 New Pharoah enslaves the Israelites. A new Phase - History forgotten. The same is happening today regarding the Christian heritage of Australia. Vs 2:3, 4 God's leading. She knew God had a plan.

Hebrews 11:23

She was relying on God.

Acts 7:20 - 23 God's hand working in the background. God is always at work around you. God invites you to become involved with Him in His work.

A victory is coming.

We need to wait for patience and confidence.

[gospelborn]

Devoted to Destruction (1 Sam 15:1-3)

Devoted to Destruction (1 Sam 15:1-3)

The following is an unedited sermon manuscript; for an explanation of my sermon manuscripts, click here. What do you do when something God does seems to contradict who God is? When His commands or actions seems to compromise God’s character? When God informs Abraham of His intention to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah, Abraham is shocked. And so might we be, were we in his shoes. He asks God, “Will…

[upstatechristian]

Verse of the Day 12-3-22

Verse of the Day 12-3-22

Jesus: The Light of the World Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, “I am the Light of the world; the one who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.” John 8:12 In this verse Jesus declares himself to be “the light of the world.” This is the second of Jesus’ seven “I am” statements1. While the expression appears simple and straightforward on the outside, the…

[the-catboy-minyan]

"Jews are not native to Israel, they're colonizers!!!" ok, tell me then:

what does the word Judaism references? what's the meaning of the word diaspora, and and then where are diaspora Jews really from? when was Jerusalem built? what was the name of the region Israel and Palestine are on currently 3000 years ago? what is the "promised land" from the story of the exodus? where does the story of Chanukkah take place? what do people say during Jewish marriage ceremonies? what would DNA results show for ancestry of Jews who are not recent converts (ashkenazi, mizrahi, and Sephardi)? what do the 7 species represent? what were the major groups present in Palestine for the past 2000 years? where was Hebrew first developed as a language?

isn't even 1 of these enough for you to understand that Jews have a connection to the land? come ON.

[homerstroystory]

Looks vs. Loot at the Metropolitan Museum of Art by The Antiquities Coalition (@/CombatLooting) on Twitter

Transcription below the cut

1: The #MetGala may be "fashion's biggest night," but tonight's event hides some dark truths at @/metmuseum...including a long history of looted antiquities. To spotlight some of the contested objects from the Met's collection, we are featuring #MetGala vs. Loot [THREAD]

2. First up: @/KimKardashian in @/Versace at the 2018 #MetGala posing next to the Golden Sarcophagus of Nedjemankh. The coffin was purchased by @/metmuseum in 2017 and repatriated in 2019 after this viral photo helped solve the case. (link)

3. Next, her sister @/KendallJenner in @/givenchy at the 2021 #MetGala as the 13th century wooden Temple Strut with Salabhinka, returned from @/metmuseum to the Government of Nepal in 2022, after it was determined to be looked from Itum Baha in Kathmandu. (link)

4. Another object from Nepal, @/rihanna in @/Margiel at the 2018 #MetGala as a 10th century Shiva in Himalayan Adobe with Ascetics. @/metmuseum was gifted the sculpture in 1995, but repatriated it to Nepal in 2022 along with the temple strut, after learning both were stolen.

5. Dakota Johnson in @/gucci at the 2022 #MetGala as a terracotta kylix (c. 470 bCE). This piece, valued at $1.5 million, was seized from the @/metmuseum in July 2022 after being linked to Italian antiquities trafficker Gianfranco Becchina. (link)

6. @/billieeilish in @/gucci at the 2022 #MetGala as the Fayum Mummy Portrait. Looted from Egypt and sold to @/metmuseum in 2013, it was seized in September '22 by @/ManhattanDA as part of a global investigation into an international trafficking ring. (link)

7. @/iamcardib in @/ThomeBrowne at the 2019 #MetGala as a painted linen fragment displaying a scene from the Book of Exodus, 'Exodus Painting" (250-450 CE), valued at over $1.6 million. The fragments were also part of the seizure by the @/ManhattanDA in September '22.

8. @/Beyonce in @/givenchy at the 2013 #MetGala as a 2,300-year-old vase that depicts the god Dionysus. The vase is linked to Giacomo Medici, an art dealer convicted of conspiracy to traffic antiquities in 2004, and was seized from the @/metmuseum in 2017. (link)

9. @/blakelively in @/Versace at the 2022 #MetGala as a bronze statuette of Jupiter. This object is among 27 antiquities that were returned to Italy and Egypt in 2022 after investigators seized them from the @/metmuseum. (link)

[aestariiwilderness]

Abortion is Murder & Unbiblical

The Bible does not use the word abortion. How could it? The term itself as a procedure wasn't invented yet! However, the Bible does cover: 

Humanity's inherent value and rights as (uniquely among creation) made in the image of God

Murder

Child/infant murder as something abhorrent to God

Life's beginnings, indirectly (although that also has biological support) 

Legal ramifications of killing a child in the womb 

How God sees and interacts with children in the womb 

How we as His followers are meant to treat children 

What He expects us to do for the defenseless and vulnerable (i.e., the most defenseless and vulnerable human imaginable is the one in the womb) 

And how the question of following Him and His Word is what makes or breaks the difference between a Christian and someone who claims the name but is tragically unsaved  Below are some verses and some additional explication (partial credit: @glowsticks-and-jesus)  

Proverbs 31:8 

Luke 1:44 

2nd Kings 17:17 

Jeremiah 19:5 

Genesis 9:6 

Exodus 21:22-25 

Matthew 7:20 - 23 

John 15:14 

1st John 1:5-10, 2:3-6 

Exodus 20:13 

Mark 10:13-15 Leviticus 20:3-5 (https://biblehub.com/hebrew/mizzaro_2233.htm) 

Matthew 18:10, 14

Psalm 22:10

Jacob & Esau, John the Baptist, Samson, etc. 

Judges 16:17  Glowsticks-and-Jesus Collection:

"Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying, 'Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you, and before you were born, I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.'"Jeremiah 1:4-5

"The Lord called me from the womb, from the body of my mother he named my name."Isaiah 49:1

John the Baptist leaped in Elizabeth’s womb when Mary greeted her cousin (Luke 1:39-45), an example that babies in utero are responsive human beings already aware of the outside world.

The righteous Hebrew midwives at the time of Moses pleased God by saving babies deemed unworthy of life by the authorities of their day (Ex. 1:15-21).

 As an additional note -- these references are included above, but worth a second mention -- it's plain that child sacrifice - child murder - is something that God abhors and explicitly does not command. I'd look here (https://biblehub.com/jeremiah/19-5.htm) and here (https://biblehub.com/2_kings/17-17.htm) and check out the cross-references as well. Likewise, there is direct support for laws against murder and the protection of the unborn (up to capital punishment) in the Bible (Genesis 9:6; Exodus 21:22-25  -- an additional reference here included about the common misunderstanding of the latter verses: https://www.str.org/w/what-exodus-21-22-says-about-abortion).

In summary -- it's possible (although, I believe, it does deprive its proponents of a foundational basis for the value of life) to be both secular and anti-abortion. But it is not possible for a Christian who truly understands their faith, their God, and His Word to be pro-abortion.