... world is filled with worship of idols. Some people view God a jolly fellow in Heaven who winks upon their sins. Others view Him as a vindictive dictator who is out to make their lives miserable. These are both forms of idolatry - distorting the very nature of God. Surprisingly, paganism and wicca seem to be growing in ... Lord on this holy day. "Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. " Exodus 20:12 I was watching a comedian the other day, telling about how much he hated his parents. I thought, "Since when is this somet...

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• Grade Level: High School

... as concrete as possible by the use of figure. John Milton wrote in his Treatise Concerning the Christian Religion, "the truth of the Bible is not to be taken literally; God has "accommodated" himself to our understanding, and shown in his Book in figurative language how man should conceive him morally and spiritually." Although the Bible is easy to read, it ... parts of the body, but the signifying parts involve trees, flowers, fruits, animals, jewel, ornaments, pools, cities and mountains. When you are reading these figures, you"ll feel a mental impact. They read so luxuriant, changeab...

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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... resurrection have been left up to interpretation. However, many of the facts as well as history and background are needed in order to consider these proposals. It all began about 2000 years ago when an angel was sent by God to Israel. The angel was sent to a virgin named Mary and the angel told her that through the ... room to put him at the inn. So, as prophesied, Jesus was born in Bethlehem to a descendant of King David. In the same country, there were shepherds watching over their flocks at night. The angel of the Lord came to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they...

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• Grade Level: High School