October 30, 2025
Don’t trust in rulers; they are but dust. Trust in the God of Jacob who is our help and hope. Follower the way of the Lord which seeks justice, heals the sick, liberates the oppressed, cares for the stranger, widow, and orphan, and feeds the hungry. The way of the wicked does not pay attention […]
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Biblical Texts | Tagged: Alien, Christology, Creation, Creator, Exodus, Foreigner, Hallelujah, Orphan, Praise, Psalm 146, Stranger, Widow |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
November 17, 2015
I have some suggestions for Christmas! But first a little biblical theology…. Israel enjoyed their Spring and Fall harvests with week-long celebrations. In the Spring, seven weeks after Passover, Israel celebrated the Spring harvest with the “Festival of Harvest/Weeks” (Pentecost). In the Fall, Israel celebrated the Fall harvest with the “Festival of Booths/Tabernacles.” These festivals […]
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Biblical Texts, Theology | Tagged: Alien, Deuteronomy, Feast of Tabernacles, Feast of Weeks, Generosity, Giving, Hospitality, Immigrant, Stranger |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks