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Posted on 12/17/2024 6:00:03 PM PST by luvie
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I blew that one! Only 5 right! Hang my head....
8 out of 15 for me. And more than a few of my correct answers were guesses.
Two months after leaving Egypt, the Israelites assembled at the foot of Mount Sinai to receive God’s laws (Exodus 19:16-25). Trembling in fear after God revealed Himself in thunder, lightning, billowing smoke, and a violent shaking of the whole mountain (vv. 16-18), the Israelites asked Him not to speak to them directly, but through Moses, lest they be destroyed by His holiness (20:18-19). Forty years later, Moses prophesied that God would provide a prophet—a mediator who would make known to them God’s words (Deuteronomy 18:15-20). God commanded His people not to imitate the detestable occultic practices of the pagan nations; specifically, not to consult with sorcerers, diviners, witches, spiritists, and mediums (vv. 9-14). They were to listen only to the “prophet like [Moses]” (v. 15) that God would send. This prophet would be far greater than Moses (Hebrews 3:1-6). Jesus, the “new Moses,” is the sole mediator between God and humanity (Acts 3:22-23; 1 Timothy 2:5).
“I’ve got to declare an emergency. My pilot’s deceased.” Doug White nervously uttered those words to the control tower monitoring his flight. Minutes after takeoff, the pilot of the private plane Doug’s family had chartered suddenly passed away. Doug stepped into the cockpit with just three-month’s training in flying less sophisticated aircraft. He then carefully listened to controllers at a local airport who talked him through landing the plane. Later, Doug said, “[They] saved my family from an almost certain fiery death.”
We have one who alone can help us navigate the challenges in life. Moses, speaking to the Israelites, said, “The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you . . . . You must listen to him” (Deuteronomy 18:15). This promise pointed to a succession of prophets God provided for His people, but it also spoke of the Messiah. Both Peter and Stephen would later state that this ultimate prophet was Jesus (Acts 3:19-22; 7:37, 51-56). He alone came to tell us the loving and wise instructions of God (Deuteronomy 18:18).
During Christ’s life, God the Father said, “This is my Son . . . . Listen to him!” (Mark 9:7). To live wisely and avoid crashing and burning in this life, let’s listen to Jesus as He speaks through the Scriptures and the Holy Spirit. Listening to Him makes all the difference.
Why is it sometimes challenging to hear Christ’s voice in this world? How can you better follow His wise and loving words today?
Dear Jesus, please help me hear and obey Your voice. For further study, read Unknown Caller: Recognizing Jesus and the Kingdom
Hai Luvie! Well I got six out of fifteen ... all guesses. *sigh*
Thanks for taking the time and effort to post these. The Freeper Canteen can be fun for troops and civilians alike.
9 out of 15. “ You’re almost a genius!”
Riiiight. LOL And most of the 9 were lucky guesses.
But hey, it was fun!
I gave the A/C on, but that’s supposed to stop by tomorrow. How are y’all doing?
*have, not “gave”
Well, ya done good! It wasn’t an easy one. :)
You’re very welcome. Thanks for the encouraging words. :)
You did great!
We haven’t had the AC on, but we also haven’t needed the heater all day either. Tomorrow will be cooler here, too.
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5 out of 15. Who the heck came up with this bunch of questions?? LOL
Hey there, radu!
I know huh! I was scratching my head, too. Glad you took it, though!
Did you get more rain overnight?
6/15, I must be a soviet spy. I’ll see myself out.
LOL! We got the same score. Thanks for joining us!
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