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Blessings on you from the Elliott family! Thank you for subscribing, and we hope you enjoy today’s newsletter. Good morning and happy Wednesday! (In Hebrew, Tuesday is Yom Re'vi'i, pronounced reh-vi-EE, which means "fourth day.") We're on the downhill part of the week now, speeding towards Sabbath. Today's post is a little heavier, a little meatier. It really does reflect things I've been pondering, especially because my children have been acting out each of the plagues that YHVH brought upon Pharaoh and the poor, poor people of Egypt. My goal is to bring a little bit of Scripture, a sprinkle of encouragement, and a dash of hope to your day. I love a good cup of coffee (brewed like this), but if some other drink is more your style, I'm sure that will work. The point is for you to take a break from crazy living, just long enough for a sip of joy.
Daily Bible Verse"The you shall say to Pharaoh, 'Thus says Yehovah: Israel is my son, my firstborn. So I say to you, "Let my son go that he may serve
me."'" (Exodus 4:22-23)
b'kor—the firstborn; the firstfruits of the crop of womb; one of great prominence as one who
receives the greater inheritance. Source
Someone recently noticed that I believe we should obey God’s law, and she said, “If the law is still in place, then Christ died in vain.” Is that true? Another friend asked, “How do you teach others to obey God’s laws, yet still make it clear that these are practices that lead us to righteousness, not salvation? Salvation is free, and while living by God’s law is also a gift we have, Christ does the work in us. Many do not yet understand the power of God, so they will try to practice the Law apart from Christ.” Read More
Foundations Press offers Bible curriculum that you can use with all your children together. You'll open your Bibles together and read straight from the Scriptures, verse by verse. You'll discuss, memorize, grow, and build firm foundations for your entire life. Learn More |
Why is it important to teach our children about the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1-9)? Only the Bible contains true history. There are a lot of theories in history textbooks, which try to explain the origins of our world. Some theories say that mankind had its roots in Africa. Some say that Egypt was the first great culture. Some even say that aliens from other planets came to our world and taught us how to build great empires. Yet how can we
explain how so many cultures have similar temple structures, worship the same kinds of gods, and even have similar myths of creation and a worldwide flood? If we understand that the Bible contains true, eye-witness accounts of history, then we know that Genesis explains all these things. Continue Reading
Daniel’s Statue: Babylon, Persia, Greece, and Rome is a study of the civilizations seen by the prophet Daniel in Daniel 2, beginning with Babylon (the head of gold), then Persia (the chest and arms of silver), Greece (the belly and thighs of bronze), and Rome (the legs of iron). Because these four kingdoms form the foundation for all
civilizations worldwide, an understanding of their history and worldview will prepare your students to understand all other nations and their history. This curriculum concludes in 70 AD, at the fall of Jerusalem to the Roman empire. Learn More |
Casting Down High PlacesBy Anne Elliott, February 11, 2011, AnneElliott.com
Today, we’re concluding our study of “Thinking Biblically” with a look at this amazing verse from
Scripture: “…casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Messiah” (2 Corinthians 10:5). Honestly, I’ve always viewed this verse as a feel-good reminder to keep my thoughts positive and focused on Christ. I certainly should, for Philippians 4:8 reminds me, “Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or
praiseworthy—think about such things” (NIV). I noticed a few new (to me) things this week, though, and I’m excited to share them with you. Read More |
Thank you for taking time to sip coffee with me. I hope your day is tov—good and accomplishing what the Creator designed you for.
Everything your hand finds to do, do it with all your might and for the glory of Yah! Shalom, ~Anne Elliott P.S. Can you help by sharing this newsletter with a friend? Here's a link. |
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