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– Dr. Allen Mawhinney, A Retired Academic Dean, Reformed Theological Seminary

Biblical Portraits: Rebecca (4)

THE LORD’S ANSWER We continue watching Rebecca on these pages. You have probably noticed that of all the four matriarchs (Sarah, Rebecca, Leah and Rachel), Rebecca’s personality is the most fully defined…

Biblical Portraits: Rebecca (3)

  My dear readers, you probably think that by now, the most exciting part of our story is over: our heroes have now met, and this initial meeting went very well—the girl…

Biblical Portraits : Rebecca (2)

First meeting   Last time, we spoke of this amazing young girl being able to make, so quickly and so boldly, the incredible life-changing decision of faith: to leave her home and…

Biblical Portraits: Rebecca (1)

My readers would already know that I love series—probably because I am used to writing books and I find it difficult to squeeze all my thoughts on a subject into one post….

Parasha Chukkat – The Bronze Snake

Several times, I’ve been asked to post a Torah Portion (Parashat Shavua) commentary here. Today, I decided to share with you this commentary on one of my favorite Torah Portions— Parashat Shavua…

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