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Washington D.C. archbishop denounces Trump visit to Catholic shrine as “reprehensible”.

Bible BlenderJune 2, 2020No Comment2020-06-02T13:09:20-06:00

A day after President Donald Trump drew outrage for posing in front of Washington DC's St. John's Episcopal Church holding a Bible, the Trumps posed for photos in front of…

New poll shows churches have successfully shifted to online services during the coronavirus pandemic. In fact, respondents say their faith has grown even stronger.

Bible Blender May 14, 2020 No Comment2020-05-13T17:12:48-06:00

A Pew Research Center poll conducted April 20 - 26 shows say their Church has successfully shifted to broadcasting services online. Even more promising, many Christians who viewed the services…

Israel threatens to pull Christian TV station aimed at Jews for violating rules against attempting to convert others.

Bible Blender May 12, 2020 No Comment2020-05-12T15:04:12-06:00

GOD TV signed a major deal with Israeli cable television provider, HOT, to host a new Hebrew language Christian channel. The channel began airing in April. Ward Simpson, CEO of…

Supreme Court takes up case on gay foster parents – may lead to reevaluation of 30-year-old ruling that places general law over religious beliefs.

Bible Blender February 24, 2020 No Comment2020-02-24T10:23:30-06:00

The Supreme Court agreed today to decide if laws against discrimination go too far and violate religious freedom. As part of the case, the court will consider overturning a 30-year-old…

Fox refuses to air Pro-Life anti-abortion commercial during Super Bowl – but allows commercial featuring two drag queens.

Bible Blender February 1, 2020 No Comment2020-02-01T09:47:25-06:00

Christians are in an uproar over Fox Network's decision to air a 30-second commercial during Super Bowl LIV that features two drag queens – Kim Chi and Miz Cracker. This…

Bible Study

A mother requests the impossible as Jesus reveals the Father’s wishes supersede his own (Matthew 20:20 – 20:28).

Bible BlenderJune 1, 2020No Comment2020-06-01T14:54:46-06:00

The mother of Zebedee’s sons (the disciples James and John) came to Jesus, knelt down, and asked a favor of him. “What is it you want?” Jesus asked. “Grant that…

God strikes down all the firstborn in Egypt triggering the beginning of the Israelite’s’ exodus (Exodus 12:29 – 12:39).

Bible Blender May 19, 2020 No Comment2020-05-19T08:39:01-06:00

As he had warned he would do, at midnight, God struck down all the firstborn in Egypt, including Pharaoh’s firstborn son and the firstborn of all livestock as well. Pharaoh…

Jesus predicts his death for the third time (Matthew 20:17 – 20:19).

Bible Blender May 10, 2020 No Comment2020-05-10T08:20:57-06:00

Jesus was travelling to Jerusalem. On the way, he took the disciples aside and told them: “We are going up to Jerusalem and the Son of Man will be delivered…

God instructs Moses on the Passover and Festival of Unleavened Bread – A Christian view of the Jewish rite that celebrates Israel’s sacrifice, redemption, and honor (Exodus 12:1 – 12:28).

Bible Blender May 6, 2020 No Comment2020-05-06T08:56:07-06:00

God told Moses and Aaron: “This month is to be the first month of your year. Tell all of Israel on the tenth day of this month, each is to…

The parable of the workers in the vineyard – the last will be first and the first will be last (Matthew 20:1 – 20:16).

Bible Blender April 6, 2020 No Comment2020-04-06T13:18:04-06:00

After telling the disciples how difficult it is for a rich person to enter heaven, Jesus said, “Many who are first will be last and many who are last will…

Modern Day Lessons

Were the ten biblical plagues natural events? Would it matter if they were?

Bible BlenderMay 21, 2020No Comment2020-05-21T10:16:21-06:00

One of the most debated stories in the Bible is the Exodus story of Moses and the ten plagues bestowed upon Egypt for their refusal to release the Israelites from…

To win back our young Gen Z atheists, we have to act like Christians (and fight back).

Bible Blender January 29, 2020 No Comment2020-01-29T08:53:47-06:00

It’s not often you hear “Christian” and “fight” in the same sentence. The words inherently exemplify opposite emotions – love and hate. Yet winning back the souls of Gen Z…

Forgiveness is hard but required for Christians. Here’s how to develop the will to forgive.

Bible Blender January 8, 2020 No Comment2020-01-08T08:58:14-06:00

Matthew 18:21 tells us that Peter approached Jesus and asked: “How many times should I forgive someone who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus responded: “Not seven times,…

Exactly what is Christian faith?

Bible Blender January 6, 2020 No Comment2020-01-06T10:18:46-06:00

People believe their parents are their birth parents, that their flight will reach its destination, and that they will survive the day. This trust that something will occur or is…

There’s no secret handshake or hidden agenda. Becoming a Christian requires following these simple steps.

Bible Blender January 5, 2020 No Comment2020-01-06T10:18:22-06:00

Most people have heard the familiar Christian catch phrases. Give your heart to Jesus. Confess your sins. Accept Christ as your savior. But what do these expressions really mean? Exactly…

History

Jewish Babylonian Talmud – Tract Yomah – Regulations concerning the remaining services of the high priest on this day in the times of the First and Second Temples.

Bible BlenderJune 1, 2020No Comment2020-06-01T10:08:49-06:00

p. 69 CHAPTER V. REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE REMAINING SERVICES OF THE HIGH-PRIEST ON THIS DAY IN THE TIMES OF THE FIRST AND SECOND TEMPLES. MISHNA: They brought to him a…

Jewish Babylonian Talmud – Tract Yomah – Regulations concerning the two goats on the Day of Atonement, how they were slaughtered, send away, etc.

Bible Blender June 1, 2020 No Comment2020-06-01T10:08:35-06:00

p. 58 CHAPTER IV. REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE TWO GOATS OF THE DAY OF ATONEMENT: HOW THEY WERE SLAUGHTERED, SENT AWAY, ETC. MISHNA: He shook the box, and took out two…

Jewish Babylonian Talmud – Tract Yomah – Regulations concerning the time of slaughtering the daily offering, the entering of a layman into the court of the Temple…

Bible Blender June 1, 2020 No Comment2020-06-01T10:08:25-06:00

p. 40 CHAPTER III. REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE TIME OF SLAUGHTERING THE DAILY OFFERING, THE ENTERING OF A LAYMAN INTO THE COURT OF THE TEMPLE, AND THE ORDER OF THE HIGH-PRIEST'S…

Jewish Babylonian Talmud – Tract Yomah – Concerning the lots the priests drew, what priests should go to the altar, and how many priests were needed for each sacrifice.

Bible Blender June 1, 2020 No Comment2020-06-01T10:08:11-06:00

p. 30 CHAPTER II. CONCERNING THE LOTS THE PRIESTS DREW, WHAT PRIESTS SHOULD GO TO THE ALTAR, AND HOW MANY PRIESTS WERE NEEDED FOR EACH SACRIFICE. MISHNA: Formerly, whoever desired…

Jewish Babylonian Talmud – Tract Yomah – Concerning the high-priest’s preparations for the service of the Day of Atonement.

Bible Blender June 1, 2020 No Comment2020-06-01T10:07:57-06:00

p. 1 TRACT YOMAH (DAY OF ATONEMENT). CHAPTER I. CONCERNING THE HIGH-PRIEST'S PREPARATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE DAY OF ATONEMENT (WHEN THE TEMPLE WAS IN EXISTENCE). MISHNA: Seven days…