Balaam's first two oracles. The annunciation of the birth of John the Baptist.

Some passages referenced:

Genesis 13:16 (the multiplication of Abraham’s offspring); Genesis 12:1-3 (Abraham being made a blessing); Joshua 2:9-11 (the reputation of the Lord to the nations through Israel); Genesis 49:9 (blessing upon Judah).

Acts 11:4 (telling an ordered account); Genesis 16:11-12, 17:15-21, Judges 13:2-5 (Old Testament annunciations); Exodus 1—2, 1 Samuel 1—2 (stories of new birth); Exodus 6:23 (Elisheba); Daniel 8:16, 9:21 (Gabriel); Exodus 30:7-8 (the duty of incense); Psalm 141:2 (incense and prayer); Daniel 9:20-23 (evening sacrifice and prayer in Daniel); Nehemiah 12:22-23, 2 Kings 25:22-26, Jeremiah 42:1—43:7 (Johanans); Numbers 6:1-21 (law of the Nazirite); Judges 13:4-6, 1 Samuel 1:11 (Nazirites); Malachi 4:5-6 (Elijah to come); Genesis 17:17, 15:8 (Abraham’s questions to the Lord).

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For the Easter season, I am posting some rather different things on this channel, in addition to my regular output, as a little gift to my followers and supporters. This is the second book I am reading through: 'The Princess and the Goblin', by George MacDonald. I hope that you all enjoy!

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For the Easter season, I am posting some rather different things on this channel, in addition to my regular output, as a little gift to my followers and supporters. This is the second book I am reading through: 'The Princess and the Goblin', by George MacDonald. I hope that you all enjoy!

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Balaam and his ass. The resurrection of Jesus and the disputed end of Mark’s gospel.

Some passages referenced:

Exodus 18:1-5 (Jethro at Sinai); Exodus 1:8-12 (Pharaoh and the Egyptians’ fear of the multiplying Israelites); Genesis 12:3 (Abraham’s blessing); Genesis 22:3 (Abraham, his donkey, and two young men); Genesis 22:10-12 (the Angel of the Lord stops Abraham); 2 Peter 2:12-22 (Peter treats Balaam as an example of a false teacher).

Mark 14:28 (Jesus declares that, after the resurrection, he will meet his disciples in Galilee); Matthew 28:9-10 (Jesus instructs the women to tell the disciples); Mark 1:14, 16:15 (‘preach the gospel’); Mark 1:15, 16:16 (preaching and faith); Mark 10:32-34 (Jesus foretells his death and resurrection); Mark 5:21-43 (Jairus’ daughter); Deuteronomy 7:1 (casting out seven nations); Titus 3:5 (washing of regeneration); 1 Peter 3:21 (baptism now saves us); Romans 6:1-14 (dead and buried with Christ in baptism, to be raised by the dead); Hebrews 2:3-4 (signs testifying to the apostolic message); John 14:12 (signs following); Mark 3:14-15 (authority to cast out demons given to the Twelve); Acts 28:3-6 (Paul survives being bitten by a serpent); Exodus 4:1-5 (Moses picks up a serpent).

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For the Easter season, I am posting some rather different things on this channel, in addition to my regular output, as a little gift to my followers and supporters. This is the second book I am reading through: 'The Princess and the Goblin', by George MacDonald. I hope that you all enjoy!

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For the Easter season, I am posting some rather different things on this channel, in addition to my regular output, as a little gift to my followers and supporters. This is the second book I am reading through: 'The Princess and the Goblin', by George MacDonald. I hope that you all enjoy!

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For the Easter season, I am posting some rather different things on this channel, in addition to my regular output, as a little gift to my followers and supporters. This is the second book I am reading through: 'The Princess and the Goblin', by George MacDonald. I hope that you all enjoy!

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Peter's appearance to the disciples after his deliverance from prison and the death of Herod. The crucifixion and burial of Christ.

Some passages referenced:

Colossians 4:10 (Mark the cousin of Barnabas); Luke 24:10-11 (failing to believe the women’s testimony); Luke 24:37 (believing the appearance was a ghost); Acts 10:25-26 (Peter refusing worship); Josephus, Antiquities of the Jews, Book 19 (Herod’s death); Acts 15:37-40 (falling out with Barnabas over John Mark).

Isaiah 53:7 (the silent lamb); Psalm 22:18 (divided garments); Isaiah 53:12 (numbered with the transgressors); Psalm 22:7, Lamentations 2:15 (passers-by wagging their heads); Zephaniah 1:15, Amos 8:9-10 (the darkness of the Day of the Lord); Psalm 22:1 (‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’); Psalm 69:21 (sour wine); Psalm 22:27-28 (the Gentiles turning to the Lord); Luke 8:1-3 (women ministering to Jesus’ needs); Isaiah 53:9 (the grave of a rich man); Isaiah 51:1 (stone dug from the quarry).

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For the Easter season, I am posting some rather different things on this channel, in addition to my regular output, as a little gift to my followers and supporters, starting with a reading of 'The Wind in the Willows'. I hope that you all enjoy!

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