Month: December 2021
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The Death Of Baal
“Assuredly, by this aloneShall Jacob’s sin be purged away;This is the only priceFor removing his guilt:That he make all the altar-stonesLike shattered blocks of chalk—With no sacred post left standing,Nor any incense altar.” Isaiah 27:9 This week’s Bible reading includes Isaiah 27:9, in which the prophet declares that the children of Jacob (the Jewish people)…
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Who Has The Right To Write A Bible Book?
I am inspired by the Bible and yet am plagued by insecurity. It’s led me to stop working on the book. Probably I am being too hard on myself. Why can’t I just share the inspiration and motivation that the Bible provides? Haven’t given up the dream just yet. By Dr. Dannielle (Dossy) Blumenthal. All…
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Never Take Your Eyes Off The Prize
This week in synagogue we read about King David’s last words to Solomon. He instructs Solomon to follow the Commandments of the Torah, for the Lord will only be with him if he submits to His authority. Then the king instructs Solomon to carry out three kinds of justice: 1) to punish Joab the general for killing when…
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I Miss Writing My Weekly Bible Column
Well folks, this book is not going anywhere. I think I am getting the message. A qualified rabbi or scholar can share a work of Biblical thought with some basis for speaking – not me. I’m just a person who enjoys pausing for a few minutes, or a few hours, each Sabbath to reflect on…
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Dear Readers Of Bible Study Coffee Time
I am currently editing my collected posts from Bible Study Coffee Time into a book and had forgotten just how much work it is to do this. You can’t just “copy and paste” your blog posts into a book. Uppermost in my mind is – what would you want to read if this blog were…
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