BibleEtcMarch182014 I am committed daily to reading daily from the Old Testament; also from the New; something from the Qur’an; and a hadith. And, I am posting daily comments on Facebook. OT from a Bible Survey I had put together, with twelve sessions for a Muslim/Christian group. Turning now to the Kethuvim or Writings. Now, continuing with the apocrypha (or the deuterocanonical books). I Maccabees 1:1-15. The rise of Alexander the Great of Kittim (Greece), and the division of his kingdom after his death. The rise of Antiochus Epiphanes in 175BC. Some Jews willing built a gymnasium in Jerusalem (where the dress code calls for a birthday suit only) have removed the marks of circumcision, and have forsaken the covenant of their fathers. Stay tuned. War will follow. Along with God’s grace. Now, from session six of the twelve session Bible survey: Mark 15:1-15. Jesus before Pilate, the Roman governor. Barabbas (means “son of the father”) will be released, while Jesus (who IS the Son of the Father) is condemned to be crucified. According to Mark, the chief priests stirred up the crowd to ask for Barabbas, and seek the crucifixion of Jesus. Quran 5:61-66. Some Jews said God was tightfisted. Actually, they were tightfisted, God is generous. If people of the Book living according to the Torah or the Gospel, they will be blessed; if not, there are the Fires of Hell. Hadith. Sahih Al-Bukhari Book 3. Chapter 27. Verses 92. Page 99. Don’t call Muhammad by his “kunya” name, Abul Qasim, which is “Father of Qasim”. Whoever sees Muhammad in a dream is blessed, because Satan cannot impersonate Muhammad. (hmmm. I wonder if Satan can impersonate Jesus? I googled that question and the answer is mixed.) Whoever lies about Muhammad will have a seat in the Fire of Hell. Blood sugar today 101. Blood pressure before exercise 150/82. My weight is back to 235#. It was a nice corned beef and cabbage dinner I was treated to. I am now 55# under my gross maximum of 290#, and there still remain 55# of fat and blubber to get my goal of 180#. It is my 85th day of Royal Canadian Air Force exercises and I enjoy my increased ability to exercise and move around. And, I have so much more to gain that what I have gained so far. Several people at church Sunday (who had not seen me in a while) were commenting on how young I looked. Ultimately, though, I am losing weight for my own sense of well being. And, while I may allow myself an occasional indulgence, I weigh myself everyday, and I will not be moved from my final goal of 180#.
Posted on: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 10:12:39 +0000
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