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The mention of Jonah being in the whale for 3 days, is figuratively used, to picture Jesus as having been dead for 3 days. Last night, after listening to an online preacher, I learned of another story that figuratively pictured those 3 days, in which Jesus was dead (it used the 3 days journey...

I've recently found that eating less, during the current ragweed allergy season here - has greatly helped reduce the runniness of my nose. Before that, for a few days, I'd been sneezing and blowing my nose almost constantly. I'm glad I now know about this remedy, and maybe it will help...

A few years ago, I wanted to get an additional pair of glasses, in case my present ones ever break. My eyes are very good, and unchanged, for at least over 13 years, so far. I'm still able to read from Strong's Bible concordance, for example. So all I wanted was just another pair of...

Hi! I found a way to remove plaque from my teeth! Brushing my teeth with typical toothpaste and a toothbrush in the past, was never sufficient, I noticed (for many years) - to remove plaque from my teeth. Now, in recent years, I brush my teeth with saltwater. And more recently, I heated...

Paul's foreknowledge that "grievous wolves would enter in" It's amazing (what it must have felt like), how Paul wept daily, in his concern (and foreknowledge - Acts 20:25) that after his final departure from this church, false prophets would come into their church - teaching heresies - and lead...

In my review of Acts, chapter 19, here are some things I see: Paul re-baptized 12 men, because they'd only known of John's baptism, and were yet unaware of who the Holy Spirit is, until Paul explained it to them. They spoke in tongues and prophesied, after being baptized through Paul. After...

In reading Acts 18, yesterday (about Paul's preaching in a synagogue), I wondered why Sostenes (the one in charge of that synagogue) was persecuted worse than Paul was, in this event of persecution that happened. I couldn't figure out why Galio made effort to spare Paul from persecution, but...

Our church is going through the book of Acts, now. Here are some things I remember were mentioned: The affects of the outpouring of the Spirit on the day of Pentecost. The power to spread the gospel. God's Spirit speaks to unbelievers, trying to get them to repent. God's Spirit also...

What happened to Peter's guards, after the angel led him out of the prison to safety?

I wonder if these 2 mentioned Simons (called Simeon in one verse) were both the same man and the man who carried Jesus cross? Interesting thought. Matt 27:32 32 And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross. KJV Acts 13:1 13:1 Now there...

Some health facts I've learned over the years: (1) Wash dishes in salt water, and help prevent Candida, and also prevent flu and viruses. (2) Lately, I find flaxseeds, along with a bit of powdered mustard seed - is a great help in preventing constipation or overcoming it. (3) Also, since I...

Last night in bed, I thought about all the scriptures that give good examples of how believers in New Testament times, persisted in preaching the gospel and assembling together, in spite of persecution. The authorities would often forbid the gospel from being preached. These preachers could...

A book I'm reading - claims that the meat sacrificed by people could be eaten by both the priests and the people who had sacrificed. But I looked it up in the Bible, and I see no evidence that anyone but the priests were allowed to eat that meat. I also know that under the New Covenant, all...

Though God loves His people - He doesn't exclude them from hardships in this life. Though sometimes, through prayer, hardships are overcome or removed. But not for all. Some Christians think it's God's will to overcome all hardships or poor health. But I feel the scriptures and evidence...

Hi! Last night, after bedtime, i listened to John MacArthur teach about the Prodigal son parable. I hadn't heard that interpretation before - but agree it may be accurate. I hadn't realized that the older son might refer to the Pharisees that Jesus was telling this parable to. I...

The Bible says God has the right to hide truths and also to reveal them. It's clear that the scriptures are hidden to an extent, from those who haven't yet accepted the gospel. And that the gospel begins to become clear to a person, as soon as he begins to seek God sincerely, and with deep...

I believe the Bible reveals that there is both a right time to lie and a wrong time to lie. Here are some examples of situations in which it looks right to lie: To save a life or lives. Think of when Rahab lied to protect the 2 spies who came to spy out Jericho. Think of when Elijah...

I was doing a Bible quiz online. And one question asked who God loves the most. I saw my answer was different from the maker of the quiz. It's true God loves all people and wants all people to saved when and if possible. Yet, I see evidence in the Bible that those who haven't yet chosen...

Lev 25:3-4 3 Six years thou shalt sow thy field, and six years thou shalt prune thy vineyard, and gather in the fruit thereof; 4 But in the seventh year shall be a sabbath of rest unto the land, a sabbath for the LORD: thou shalt neither sow thy field, nor prune thy vineyard. KJV A preacher I...