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  1. Are Images of Jesus a Violation of the Commandments?

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    02/20/21
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    By Chad Bird
    Different groups within Christianity disagree as to whether Jesus should be depicted in icons, crucifixes, paintings, or other visual media. In this article, Chad Bird approaches the question from the angle of both the commandments and the incarnation.

  2. Learning Hebrew and the Jewish Background of the New Testament: Recommendations and Resources

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    02/16/21
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    By Chad Bird
    Do you want to learn Hebrew or expand your knowledge of the language? What are some online resources for studying the Bible in the original languages?

  3. On This Mountain You Can See the Whole Bible

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    02/10/21
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    By Chad Bird
    What do Abraham's near-sacrifice of Isaac, the place where David built an altar to stop a plague, and the temple of Solomon all have in common? All three were on the same mountain. On this mountaintop, you can see the whole story of salvation.

  4. The Old Testament and Alcohol: A Short Q&A

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    01/27/21
    1 min read
    By Chad Bird
    The Old Testament mentions wine about 140 times and beer ("strong drink") about 20 times. What can we learn from these passages? Chad Bird provides us with a short Q&A about the Hebrew background of alcohol, as well as a look forward to the Party of parties in the resurrection feast.

  5. The One Hebrew Word You Don't Want to Forget

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    01/23/21
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    By Chad Bird
    In the Old Testament, to zakar ("remember") is not merely to rifle through the files in your head until you find that fact you’ve been searching for. To zakar is to employ your hands and feet and lips to engage in whatever action that remembrance requires.
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