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On Psalms 127:3 by Elena G.

“Children are a blessing sent from above. I have been blessed with five…”

On Psalms 126:3 by Elena G.

“I am truly grateful for the Lords graces and blessings. All glory and…”

On Psalms 105:1 by Wally H.

“1. praise (Him) 2. proclaim (Him) 3. make (Him) known”

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2012
Mar 19
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Read Matthew 1:25Read more comments on Matthew 1:25View all posts by Norma M.
Matthew 1:25
But he did not consummate their marriage until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.
Norma M.
Norma M. from Westchester, NS said:
Jesus, what a beautiful name!!!
2012
Mar 18
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Leviticus 27:9
" 'If what they vowed is an animal that is acceptable as an offering to the Lord, such an animal given to the Lord becomes holy.
Norma M.
Norma M. from Westchester, NS said:
I need help understanding this confusing chapter. When the people offer animals to the Lord. What specifically does this mean? Where is the animal taken, and after it is offered, what happens to the animal? Dedicating land, people? What exactly does this mean? I am not sure what the custom was back then. Please help me understand this chapter.
Brandon M.
Brandon M. from Pinecrest, FL said:
If we offer ourselves as a sacrifice to the Lord, it becomes holy; in the customs of the Old Testament, we would offer sacrifices such as a lamb to the Lord our God in order to cleanse ourselves from sin. How much greater will we be cleansed if we offer ourselves as holy to the Lord!
Norma M.
Norma M. from Westchester, NS said:
This still doesn't answer my questions about the sacrifice of the lamb. Can anyone please read my questions, and help me out!!!!
Brandon M.
Brandon M. from Pinecrest, FL said:
We are the lamb... offer your body rather than the lamb to be holy.
2012
Mar 13
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Leviticus 22:32
Do not profane my holy name, for I must be acknowledged as holy by the Israelites. I am the Lord, who made you holy
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Norma M. from Westchester, NS said:
The customs of that time seem very rigid and harsh. Can anyone explain this chapter to me?
2012
Mar 12
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Read Leviticus 21:18Read more comments on Leviticus 21:18View all posts by Norma M.
Leviticus 21:18
No man who has any defect may come near: no man who is blind or lame, disfigured or deformed;
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Norma M. from Westchester, NS said:
This is a very confusing chapter. Does God turn his back on the weak and deformed? Can someone explain this verse for me? I am new to reading the Bible, but find that God seems very cruel to some of his people, especially in this verse, the weak and deformed. Please help me understand this chapter.
Lori M.
Lori M. from Waterloo, IA said:
God loves and accepts all of His children. Back in the days before Jesus no one could come before God except the priests who had to go through all kinds of rituals and cleansing just to be holy enough. If you read the chapters before this the animals and food that people brought for sin offerings had to be free of defects too. All of these rules and rituals were done so that when Jesus came He was the perfect holy sacrifice so that all of Gods children could come before him.We were made holy like the priests because of Jesus's blood. I hope I explained it right.
Norma M.
Norma M. from Westchester, NS said:
Yes, it is nice to have someone explain a lot of the confusing passages in the Bible. We can so easily misinterpret a lot of them. Thanks again.
Lloyd S.
Lloyd S. from Trenton, ON said:
Norma, it is good that you are open to asking questions when you don't understand. That shows you are open to learn and I commend you for it. I believe Lori has expressed the meaning quite well. God bless you.
2012
Mar 09
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Read Leviticus 18:30Read more comments on Leviticus 18:30View all posts by Norma M.
Leviticus 18:30
Keep my requirements and do not follow any of the detestable customs that were practiced before you came and do not defile yourselves with them. I am the Lord your God.' "
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Norma M. from Westchester, NS said:
Need other people's opinion on this one.
2012
Mar 07
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Leviticus 16:34
"This is to be a lasting ordinance for you: Atonement is to be made once a year for all the sins of the Israelites."

And it was done, as the Lord commanded Moses.

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Norma M. from Westchester, NS said:
Need a bit of help understanding this chapter.
Bruno V.
Bruno V. from Vallejo, CA said:
Hi Norma. If you read my comment on Lev. 16:15, it may help clear things up. Hope that helps. God Bless. Bruno
2012
Feb 16
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Exodus 36:8
All those who were skilled among the workers made the tabernacle with ten curtains of finely twisted linen and blue, purple and scarlet yarn, with cherubim woven into them by expert hands.
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Norma M. from Westchester, NS said:
There must have been great joy among the workers--knowing they were building the tabernacle with the beautiful twisted linen! The love for Jesus must have been overflowing in the hearts!
2012
Feb 15
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Exodus 35:31
and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills—
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Norma M. from Westchester, NS said:
I believe God gives each and every one of us a chosen gift. We need to recognize it and nuture it for it is a precious gift from Above.
Lauren K.
Lauren K. from Beavercreek, OH said:
Amen on that one!
2012
Feb 13
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Exodus 33:14
The Lord replied, "My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest."

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Norma M. from Westchester, NS said:
It is a peaceful feeling knowing that the Lord's presence will always be with us giving us peace of mind as we go through many trials on this Earth.
2012
Feb 12
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Exodus 32:27
Then he said to them, "This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: 'Each man strap a sword to his side. Go back and forth through the camp from one end to the other, each killing his brother and friend and neighbor.' "
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Norma M. from Westchester, NS said:
I am not sure I understand this verse. Did this verse say that God instructed the people to murder 3000 brothers, friends and family members? Appreciate any interpretation for this verse.