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Possibly, but it seems the snake on a stake (TM) was simply a tool used to correct Israel's poor behaviors while they wandered the desert. It was Christ on the cross that heralded Satan's defeat. What I wanted to draw attention to is the significance of looking upon the object raised on a stake...

Ephesians 6:12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Well said.

"For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted." (Hebrews 2:18)

I wasn't accusing you. I meant this in a purely general sense. It's important to remember that perception is oftentimes the driver of reality. For those to whom Christianity equals oppression, rulings such as this will be seen as encroaching tyranny. I know, it's backwards but that's how many do...

Water baptism is a gesture, a public statement of faith. It's a way to build fellowship among men. Recall the criminal on the cross next to Jesus. He received no water baptism yet Jesus himself said, "Verily I say unto thee, today shalt thou be with me in paradise." (Luke 23:43).

Thank you for posting this article. Victories such as this are good but tenuous. Until the culture at large changes these wins can easily be swept away with another appointment or vote. Now is the time to embrace victory with love. Never gloat. Never appear mean spirited. Always show kindness...

Ancient Aliens, baby! Let's go!!!

Apparently others have picked up on this already (shocking!). Here's a good YouTube video (only 8 mins long) on this:

Numbers 21:8 And the Lord said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a pole: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he looketh upon it, shall live. John 6:40 And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on...

How about this? The next time I notice you are online, I will think about replying to this thread but change my mind instead. When you see me online, imagine that I am sitting nearby, staring out the veranda, gazing upon the wallabies.

I think it means to realize that life and death, Earth and Heaven, are the same thing. Death is an illusion, a veil that hangs over our physical senses. This is the essence of what is meant by "Thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven."

God's mind is higher than ours and his ways are higher than ours. I have repeatedly tried and failed to use logic to understand God. It's not possible. Fortunately we don't need logic to know God. We have feeling. 1 Corinthians 3:18-19 Authorized (King James) Version 18 Let no man deceive...

We can talk about whatever you like -- life, death, things you like about the Bible, how much Christians annoy you -- anything and everything. Or we can just sit here, say nothing, and enjoy each other's company.

Isaiah 55:8-9 ESV 8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. 9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. Our finite minds can't comprehend God's infinite nature.

"for when I am weak, then I am strong." -- 2 Corinthians 12:10

Congrats on making it through your hospital stay. I recently returned from ten weeks in hospital and am grateful to be alive, at home, and getting stronger every day.

Just seeking conversation. If that's not what you want then that's fine. :-)