Garden of Gethsemane
Garden of Gethsemane
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The Wise and the Foolish
The Wise and the Foolish Excerpt Most of the sentences in this unit state contrasting ideas. The exceptions are vv. 10 , 18 , and 22 in which the first thought is expanded in the second. Smith, James E. The Wisdom Literature and Psalms . Joplin, MO: College Press Pub. Co., 1996. Print. Old Testament Survey Series.
Elizabeth Bunyan (c. 1641–1692)
Elizabeth Bunyan (c. 1641–1692) After the death of his first wife, Bunyan married Elizabeth in 1659. Elizabeth, around the age of 17 or 18, was much younger than the 31-year-old father of four children, John Bunyan. Her groom was imprisoned shortly after their marriage, yet her loyalty and love for her husband shone brightly as she went before the judges of Bedford to plead Bunyan’s case in August of 1661. Earlier Elizabeth travelled to London to present a petition to the Earl of Bedford requesting her husband’s release, probably her first trip to London. But the petition was denied. In August she went before Judges Hale and Twysden who sat in the Swan Inn in Bedford in the Swan Chamber. Justice Chester and many other members of the local gentry were present to witness the bravery and tenacity of this young bride. Yet Bunyan remained imprisoned for unlicensed preaching. Even though his time in prison could have been as short as three months if he would relinquish his desi...
The Wise and the Foolish
The Wise and the Foolish Excerpt Most of the sentences in this unit state contrasting ideas. The exceptions are vv. 10 , 18 , and 22 in which the first thought is expanded in the second. Smith, James E. The Wisdom Literature and Psalms. Joplin, MO: College Press Pub. Co., 1996. Print. Old Testament Survey Series.
What are Nations?
What are Nations? Isaiah 55:4, 5 Excerpt [Nations are] groups formed on the basis of political or social interests or on kinship. Generally, the word “nations” implies peoples of the world other than the Hebrews, although it can also include the Jews. Elwell, Walter A., and Philip Wesley Comfort. Tyndale Bible dictionary2001 : 937. Print. Tyndale Reference Library.
Cyrus’ tomb
Cyrus’ tomb The Persian king Cyrus II (559–530 BCE) was the founder of the Persian Empire. In 539 BCE, Cyrus conquered Babylon and thus became the legal successor of the Babylonian Empire. In 538 he allowed the exiled Judeans to return to Palestine. His tomb lies in the ruins of Parargadae in Iran. 2 Chron 36:22–23; Ezra 1:1–2, 1:7–8; 3:7; 4:3, 4:5; 5:13–14, 5:17; 6:3, 6:14; Isa 44:28; 45:1; Dan 1:21; 6:28; 10:1; Bel 1–2