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01/24/2013 5:15:16 PM PST by
fatima
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January 25, 2013
Qumran was a first-century Jewish community that had isolated itself from outside influences to prepare for the arrival of the Messiah. They took great care in devotional life, ceremonial washings, and strict adherence to rules of conduct. Surviving documents show that they would not allow the lame, the blind, or the crippled into their communities. This was based on their conviction that anyone with a physical blemish was ceremonially unclean. During their table fellowship, disabled people were never on their guest lists.
Ironically, at that same time the Messiah of Israel was at work in the cities and villages of Judea and Galilee. Jesus proclaimed His Fathers kingdom, brought teaching and comfort, and worked mighty miracles. Strikingly, He proclaimed: When you give a feast, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind. And you will be blessed (Luke 14:13-14).
The contrast between Jesus words and the guest list of the Qumran spiritual elite is instructive to us. Often we like to fellowship with people who look, think, and act like us. But our Lord exhorts us to be like Him and open our doors to everyone.
The gospel must be shared with all,
Not just with those like you and me;
For God embraces everyone
Who turns to Him to set them free. Sper
The inclusive gospel cannot be shared by an exclusive people. George Sweeting
Read: Luke 14:7-14
73 posted on
01/24/2013 6:03:55 PM PST by
The Mayor
("If you can't make them see the light, let them feel the heat" — Ronald Reagan)
To: fatima
Blue Jay Way by the Beatles (in the Hollywood Hills)
Thanks for mentioning Ventura Highway that I drive on daily!
76 posted on
01/24/2013 6:05:02 PM PST by
Moonmad27
("I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way." Jessica Rabbit)
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77 posted on
01/24/2013 6:06:55 PM PST by
Michael.SF.
(Obama lied, Stevens died.)
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81 posted on
01/24/2013 6:13:15 PM PST by
Hotmetal
(Home from the sandbox.)
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83 posted on
01/24/2013 6:15:57 PM PST by
fidelis
(Zonie and USAF Cold Warrior)
To: fatima
How about, Traffic Jam, by James Taylor? I think this might fit.
84 posted on
01/24/2013 6:15:57 PM PST by
Yogafist
To: fatima
Good evening to the lady of leisure...((HUGS))...LOL!
Hope all is well with you and all of yours.
92 posted on
01/24/2013 6:20:54 PM PST by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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93 posted on
01/24/2013 6:22:37 PM PST by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: SoldierDad; arbee4bush; vigilante2; Jemian; Old_Professor; mystery-ak; freema; kalee; ...
94 posted on
01/24/2013 6:24:26 PM PST by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: fatima
“Hard Road” by Black Sabbath
99 posted on
01/24/2013 6:27:56 PM PST by
aomagrat
(Gun owners who vote for democrats are too stupid to own guns.)
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Can’t You See - Marshall Tucker Band
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Can’t You See - Marshall Tucker Band
To: fatima
Some songs from the 1950's:
105 posted on
01/24/2013 6:31:22 PM PST by
Fiji Hill
(Io Triumphe!)
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112 posted on
01/24/2013 6:37:16 PM PST by
Hoodat
("As for God, His way is perfect" - Psalm 18:30)
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117 posted on
01/24/2013 6:39:38 PM PST by
pdunkin
To: fatima; Kathy in Alaska
Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!
Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)
122 posted on
01/24/2013 6:43:45 PM PST by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: fatima
“Hit the Road, Jack.”
My fave: “King of the Road.”
134 posted on
01/24/2013 6:52:54 PM PST by
MoochPooch
(I'm a compassionate cynic.)
To: fatima
Bet you can’t find this one:
Road Blues: Larry Raspberry and the Highsteppers
138 posted on
01/24/2013 6:59:47 PM PST by
Fledermaus
(I'm done with the GOP. Let them wither and die. Let's start over.)
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146 posted on
01/24/2013 7:11:26 PM PST by
Fiji Hill
(Io Triumphe!)
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