@AndrewS76825037 The last great sci-fi story. Based on the first and best story of hope and salvation. The original trilogy is amazing. Only Tenet and Prometheus come near in modern times.
@StoneKamino What a nightmare turn of events. I’m praying for you that things go as well as they can under the circumstances.
@Carpet16100850 By complete coincidence (it’s already done and scheduled!) I have a bit of a treat for you this afternoon (UK) / morning (US)…
@Carpet16100850 @Prophecy_YEC Job is next for me.
After a relatively easy run of late, I’ve gotta… t.co/iSH9Q4vo3… 
Wow. How long has it taken for man to work out how this characteristic worked, and how long did it take God to come up with the idea in the first place 😁
@JesseDornfeld You’ve got me thinking about what makes a parable though. I’d not come across the ‘no-real-names distinction’ before. Another thing for my long list of stuff to look into in more detail!
@JesseDornfeld I found this really useful. It aligns with my view on universal reconciliation. I like the reminder about the importance of the Law versus signs and wonders, and it also highlights that the clear concept of Abraham’s Bosom is lost in the ESV.
Dr. Jason Lisle on The Mandelbrot Set. Convincing evidence of God’s design in mathematics. youtu.be/OlD2rcm971U
@EllieR Oh wow 😯 Mind blown. Her identity was hidden for much of the story; Gods name is also hidden; I’d not realised Esther’s name meaning was in plain view all along…! I mean I shouldn’t be surprised but it’s just more evidence of the fractal layers throughout the Bible… 🤯🤲
@EllieR It’s sharply written, and in the style of an adventure story. You want to get to the end to find out what happens. Some books are more difficult to get. The message of hope for those just returned from Exile & during the intertestimental period when God was silent, is very clear.
@EllieR I can see why people like it.
Now its not quite true that God is never mentioned in Esther.
As David Pawson points out in his Unlocking The Bible series He is there, but in the form of an acrostic. Four times. Forward when spoken by a Jew & backwards when spoken by a Gentile.
JHVH translated to LORD, below. t.co/pjFynA6wO… 
Jeremiah 17:8
buff.ly/3BOzEd8 t.co/kslWtwYOc… 
@EllieR Is there anything you think I should be looking out for as I read through it?
Now Reading: Esther
Image from the Bible Project. t.co/libC6yrUk… 
The thing that struck me about Ezra and Nehemiah was how personal it was - so much of the narrative is in the first person and it feels at times like a letter from a friend.
@AndrewS76825037 I demand to see the testimonial affidavit for this one!
@CSLCHSnMore @bassmanbrian @nickuva @RonaldPotts1 @ohtacosforotaku @abitconfuzed @ambaptized @NGetzlow @HoneycombHermit @1929home @YHVHlives @KariRimbey @Owenpalmerems @AnnLindberg5 @2undermercy @AndrewS76825037 @tcunderdahl @ThatGuyAMPPED @TexasSimpleDude Thanks for the tip David! #FollowFriday t.co/A16lZR61u…
@KevinObie1 I’m 50 in February 😧 I used to think that was old. Would it be a grievous sin to start lying about my age?!
@JesseDornfeld I didn’t see it as harsh at all. I am just very singleminded as to what I seek out here. I try avoid anything political, and most Church ‘gossip’ - which is where the echo chambers are so pernicious. I’d be worried if I never disagreed with anyone on points of faith or practice.
@CSLCHSnMore Whah? Last one before Christmas 🙁
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@virginia_garret Hope it goes well Virginia. Looking forward to Saturday’s chat when it’s at 3pm UK time, not 2am! I assume the Saturday one is still on?
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