Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen †
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AMEN !!
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Ordinary Time: June 24th
Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist.
“John is his name” (Luke 1:63)
The Naming of John the Baptist by Fra Angelico
There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. (John 1:6)
Whom, my brethren, can we conceive to have such majestic and severe sanctity as the Holy Baptist? He had a privilege which reached near upon the prerogative of the Most Blessed Mother of God; for, if she was conceived without sin, at least without sin he was born. She was all-pure, all-holy, and sin had no part in her: but St. John was in the beginning of his existence a partaker of Adam’s curse: he lay under God’s wrath, deprived of that grace which Adam had received, and which is the life and strength of human nature. Yet as soon as Christ, his Lord and Savior, came to him, and Mary saluted his own mother, Elizabeth, forthwith the grace of God was given to him, and the original guilt was wiped away from his soul. And therefore it is that we celebrate the nativity of St. John; nothing unholy does the Church celebrate; not St. Peter’s nor St. Paul’s, nor St. Augustine’s, nor St. Gregory’s, nor St. Bernard’s, nor St. Aloysius’s, nor the nativity of any other Saint, however glorious, because they were all born in sin. She celebrates their conversions, their prerogatives, their martyrdoms, their deaths, their translations, but not their birth, because in no case was it holy.
Three nativities alone does she commemorate, our Lord’s, His Mother’s, and lastly, St. John’s. What a special gift was this, my brethren, separating the Baptist off, and distinguishing him from all prophets and preachers who ever lived, however holy, except perhaps the prophet Jeremiah. And such as was his commencement, was the course of his life. He was carried away by the Spirit into the desert, and there he lived on the simplest fare, in the rudest clothing, in the caves of wild beasts, apart from men, for thirty years, leading a life of mortification and of meditation, till he was called to preach penance, to proclaim the Christ, and to baptize Him; and then having done his work, and having left no act of sin on record, he was laid aside as an instrument which had lost its use, and languished in prison, till he was suddenly cut off by the sword of the executioner. Sanctity is the one idea of him impressed upon us from first to last; a most marvelous Saint, a hermit from his childhood, then a preacher to a fallen people, and then a Martyr. Surely such a life fulfills the expectation, which the salutation of Mary raised concerning him before his birth. —St. John Henry Newman
Catechism of the Catholic Church, 719: John the Baptist is “more than a prophet” (Lk 7:26). In him, the Holy Spirit concludes his speaking through the prophets. John completes the cycle of prophets begun by Elijah (Cf. Mt 11:13-14). He proclaims the imminence of the consolation of Israel; he is the “voice” of the Consoler who is coming (Jn 1:23; cf. Isa 40:1-3). As the Spirit of truth will also do, John “came to bear witness to the light” (Jn 1:7; cf. Jn 15:26; 5:35). In John’s sight, the Spirit thus brings to completion the careful search of the prophets and fulfills the longing of the angels (Cf. I Pet 1:10-12). “He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain, this is he who baptizes with the Holy Spirit. And I have seen and have borne witness that this is the Son of God…. Behold, the Lamb of God” (Jn 1:33-36).
Saint John the Baptist and Saint Dominic by Fra Angelico

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THE NATIVITY OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST
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Lk 1:15, 14
He will be great in the sight of the Lord
and will be filled with the Holy Spirit,
even from his mother’s womb;
and many will rejoice at his birth.
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The Holy Family with John the Baptist by Circle of Fra Bartolomeo

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Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that your family may walk in the way of salvation
and, attentive to what Saint John the Precursor urged,
may come safely to the One he foretold,
our Lord Jesus Christ.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
שבע
A number (7) as well as an oath in ancient Hebrew.
Gabriel returned to Zechariah, burning incense on the golden altar and probably at the time of the evening sacrifice. Translating the Hebrew:
זכריה – Zacharias – “Yah remembers”.
אלישבע – Elisheba – “oath of God”. Exodus 6:23 records that this was Aaron’s wife’s name.
יוחנן – Johanan – “Yah is gracious”.
God graciously remembered His oath.
שבע is the root for “to swear”, “an oath” and the number 7; letter shin ש represents fire, teeth, transformation or refining; letter bet ב represents a house or dwelling, home, family and covenant.
שבע is first used in YHVH’s covenant to Abram in Genesis 15, promising him descendants from his own offspring, occupying boundaries that have not yet been occupied by Abraham’s descendants. (This is also where the wicked one’s birds try to interfere with the covenant; see Matthew 13:19).
It is also correlated to שַׁבָּת shabbat (last letter taw represents a covenantal seal) – thus shabbat shows refined resting in the covenant dwelling.
Sir Slimy is still the Prime Minister.
He “resigned” on Monday, June 22, 2026.
There is a protocol.
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How True!
Why did God make me just so that He could Damn me for all Eternity?
And there is nothing I can Do that will make a damn difference? (Works)
And, sorry, saying you believe is itself a work.
Indeed, some go so far as to say our faith doesn’t do anything for us either. It is Christ’s Faith that saves. And God’s whim that decided, before He even made us, which of us He will save and which of us He will Damn.
Such a God may be all powerful and all knowing, but it is not Just, nor is it Merciful, nor does it Love.
Oddly, as I read the scriptures, there is a contradiction, there are things we must do, but nothing we do saves us. It is almost as if He is standing at the door knocking, and we must get up off the couch and open the door and accept His Salvation. None of our actions save us, but if we don’t act we won’t be saved.
But then we get into the Fairness question. What about every American Native before the Spanish arrived to bring Jesus knocking? But before we go off on that tangent, remember it doesn’t apply to us. Jesus is at our door knocking.
Sobering, yet true.
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The Hail Mary
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
24 June 2016 Bernie Worrell, American keyboardist (Funkadelic-Cosmic Slop), dies at 72
Let Me Ride
24 June 2013 Alan Myers, American rock drummer (Devo), dies of cancer at 58
Whip It
24 June 2010 Deborah Jo Billingsley, American singer (Lynyrd Skynyrd) and songwriter, dies at 58.
Tuesdays Gone
Sweet Home Alabama
24 2004 Jimmy Rowser, American jazz double-bassist (Dinah Washington; Ray Bryant; Les McCann), and teacher, dies at 78
Satin Doll / Bye Bye Blackbird
24 June 1992 Tony LeMans [MansFortier], American singer-songwriter(“Cookie Crumbles”), dies in a motorcycle crash at 29
Forever More
This last video is a splendid example of Skynyrd in their rock N Roll element. I think this is one of their finest performances, the excellent video work shows “Jo Jo Billingsley” in her moment. This is a great “rock moment” and is definitely work a viewing.
24 June
Carlos Gardel
(1890-1935)
Argentine singer and the most prominent figure in the history of tango, dies in a plane crash at 44
Por una Cabeza (was thinking True Lies tho)
24 June
Jackie Gleason
(1916-1987)
American comedian (The Jackie Gleason Show; The Honeymooners), actor (Requiem For A Heavyweight; The Hustler; Gigot), composer, and conductor (Music for Lovers Only), dies of colon cancer at 71
Gleason’s first album, Music for Lovers Only, still holds the record for the longest stay on the Billboard Top Ten Charts (153 weeks), and his first 10 albums sold over a million copies each. At one point, Gleason held the record for charting the most number-one albums on the Billboard 200 without charting any hits on the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart
Call Me Irresponsible
Music For Lovers Only Jackie Gleason On Reel To Reel Tape!
Care to tango ??
Greetings Treepers! 🌳✝️🌳❤️🫵
A Pathway in Monets Garden Giverny by Claude Monet

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The Our Father
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Our Father, Who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy Will be done,
on earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
A Corner of the Garden with Dahlias by Claude Monet

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Matthew 18:20
For where two or three are gathered together in my name,
there am I in the midst of them.
Bridge in Monet’s Garden by Claude Monet

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Philippians 4:4
“Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.”
Monet is my favorite!
Thank you, Mo!!😍😻💕
Hope you have a fine day.
a fine day to you Truli
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you said to me the other day
a killer chapeau huh
what’s a chapeau
A hat. It was a bad-ass one.
I’m still rackin my tiny brain over where I’ve seen that photo.
Yep, they are Full of ’em.
It’s summertime and the heat is on. France is having power cuts. ( what happened to all their nuclear power?)
And todays Who song
Summertime Blues.
“Can’t help you, son, ’cause you’re too young to vote”
A classic Stevie Ray Vaughan guitar piece
The Mother of God, intercedes for us…
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/U7m2njdEA4E
Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.
–James Matthew Barrie
Beautiful and, of course, FAST.
I adopted a racing greyhound. Here’s how that went. (4:17)
GeoBeats Animals
1.31M subscribers
1,109,393 views – Dec 6, 2023
I adopted a racing greyhound. Here’s how that went.
Winston, my vet had a very large, fawn Greyhound named Buddy.
Buddy was usually curled like a cat in an office chair in the supply closet.
Seeing him uncurl his 70lbs from that chair was amazing. Like a tv contortionist.
Rarely see them now as Greyhound racing is no more in these parts.
Wouldn’t be surprised if NYC had their own version of a Krystallnacht within the next year.
It will be hard for me to empathize because they’ll be reaping what they’ve sown by voting democrat all these years.
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Verse of the Day for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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“And a man shall be as an hiding place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.”
Isaiah 32:2 (KJV)
COMMENTARY FOR ISAIAH 32
Times of peace and happiness. (1-8) An interval of trouble, yet comfort and blessings in the end. (9-20)1-8 Christ our righteous King, and his true disciples, are evidently here intended. The consolations and graces of his Spirit are as rivers of water in this dry land; and as the overhanging rock affords refreshing shade and shelter to the weary traveller in the desert, so his power, truth, and love, yield the believer the only real protection and refreshment in the weary land through which he journeys to heaven. Christ bore the storm himself, to keep it off from us. To him let the trembling sinner flee for refuge; for he alone can protect and refresh us in every trial. See what pains sinners take in sin; they labour at it, their hearts are intent upon it, and with art they work iniquity; but this is our comfort, that they can do no more mischief than God permits. Let us seek to have our hearts more freed from selfishness. The liberal soul devises liberal things concerning God, and desires that He will grant wisdom and prudence, the comforts of his presence, the influence of his Spirit, and in due time the enjoyment of his glory.
9-20 When there was so much provocation given to the holy God, bad times might be expected. Alas! how many careless ones there are, who support self-indulgence by shameful niggardliness! We deserve to be deprived of the supports of life, when we make them the food of lusts. Let such tremble and be troubled. Blessed times shall be brought in by the pouring out of the Spirit from on high; then, and not till then, there will be good times. The present state of the Jews shall continue until a more abundant pouring out of the Spirit from on high. Peace and quietness shall be found in the way and work of righteousness. True satisfaction is to be had only in true religion. And real holiness is real happiness now, and shall be perfect happiness, that is, perfect holiness for ever. The good seed of the word shall be sown in all places, and be watered by Divine grace; and laborious, patient labourers shall be sent forth into God’s husbandry.
Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710.
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Why God’s Clockwork is Always Perfect
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Thank You, Jesus, for blessings received and prayers answered !!!
WE ARE FIGHTING A SPIRITUAL WAR OF GOOD VERSUS EVIL
PRAYING ON THE ARMOR OF GOD
Father God, I now follow your command to put on the full armor of God, because my battle is not against flesh and blood but against rulers, authorities, the powers of this dark world and against spiritual forces of evil in the unseen world.
I first pray on the Belt of Truth that it may be buckled around my waist, may I be centered and encircled by your truth dear Lord. Hem me inside all that is true and right, and may I be protected and held up by the truth of your living word, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Breastplate of righteousness, please protect my vital organs and my inner man, cover my integrity, my spirit, and my soul. Guard my heart for it is the wellspring of life, please strengthen and guard the most vulnerable places in my life with that which is right, good, and noble that I might not receive a fatal blow from the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Gospel Shoes of Peace. I choose to stand in the shoes of your good news, and on the firm foundation of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the solid eternal rock. All other ground is sinking sand, I pray that I will not slip or fall, but that my feet would be firmly fitted on your lordship, my Lord Jesus. I choose to stand on you, so that the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus, the eternal Rock of Ages. I receive your holy peace now my Lord, from the sole of my feet to the crown of my head, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray the Shield of Faith into my hand now. As I take up the shield of faith, I ask that you might extinguish every dart and arrow that is launched from the enemy to take me down spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, and every attempt of the enemy to destroy my joy. I ask that my faith in you would make it flame out. Extinguish every flaming arrow that would come against me, my life, my family, my home, or my ministry. May my faith always be out in front of me like a shield. Give me the courage to “faith my fears” by choosing to walk by faith and not by sight, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Helmet of Salvation, that you might protect my mind from the thoughts that can lead me astray. I choose to take every thought captive, and arrest all intentioned ideas and motives that would harm others, or distract me from your holy will for me. I submit every captured thought to the Lordship of my Lord Jesus Christ, and ask that you would imprison those thoughts that are not of you my Lord. Transform my mind and renew my thinking that I may think God thoughts, and have a sober mind that is focused on your glory. Please protect me from being double minded that I may allow my mind, I reject to live an earthly life, because I choose to live a holy one, governed by you My Lord Jesus, the prince of peace, please have my mind to be saturated with the holy mind of Christ, in my Lord Jesus name.
Finally, I take up the Sword of the Spirit which is the holy word of God, I pray this powerful offensive weapon into my hand, and ask that your holy word would be fitting for every encounter I face. As the enemy gets close to me, please give me the insight, wisdom, and skill to wield the word of God to drive away the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.
May the enemy and his team flee from me, upon hearing the word of God spoken by the power and direction of the Holy Spirit. Give me the sword of the spirit to cut through the wiles of the devil, so that I may discern the schemes of the enemy when he is near.
With all kinds of prayers, supplication, and intercession I pray to you my Lord God as the one who fights my battles. Now that I’m in your holy powerful armor, I walk away covered and ready to face my day as you go before me, and please protect me in the midst of the spiritual warfare in this unseen world, in my Lord Jesus name.
Thank you my Lord, for the spiritual weapons of armor and prayer that you have given me. It is written no weapon formed against me shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses me.
Thank you Father God, my Lord Jesus and the Holy Spirit, that I am more than a conqueror in my Lord Jesus. I pray all of this in the mighty name of my Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ, Amen.
PLEASE PRAY FOR ABUSED, MISSING, AND TRAFFICKED CHILDREN
BE MY VOICE





CHILD NOT CHOICE
JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE CHILDREN
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.
PLEASE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER
MAPA = MAKE AMERICA PRAY AGAIN
SIMPLE SERENITY
When searching for simple serenityThe falsehood mask obscures verityNo way to determine or to perceiveThe secret agenda there to deceive
What clues are provided for clarityWhen relevance becomes a rarityHas something been lost that cannot be foundDoes the back and forth go round and around
We can’t move on when we do not let goOf memories past tugging to and froWe cannot go back to where we beganWe must decide to move forward again
There is a direct path and place to beThat God has decided for you and meTo serve Him in this world until such timeWe have completed our duty divine
It might not be what we wanted to doOr probably something we even knewOur lives are not written for us to viewTo modify beforehand in the queue
What does it take to keep on goingHow can we stop this to and froingIt takes faith in what can never be seenTo quit returning to where we have been
God wants us to prosper and live our livesFree and happy and no longer take divesInto a world of pestilence and painWith no hope of happiness ever again
D01: 08/14/2023
SIMPLE SERENITY
When searching for simple serenity
The falsehood mask obscures verity
No way to determine or to perceive
The secret agenda there to deceive
What clues are provided for clarity
When relevance becomes a rarity
Has something been lost that cannot be found
Does the back and forth go round and around
We can’t move on when we do not let go
Of memories past tugging to and fro
We cannot go back to where we began
We must decide to move forward again
There is a direct path and place to be
That God has decided for you and me
To serve Him in this world until such time
We have completed our duty divine
It might not be what we wanted to do
Or probably something we even knew
Our lives are not written for us to view
To modify beforehand in the queue
What does it take to keep on going
How can we stop this to and froing
It takes faith in what can never be seen
To quit returning to where we have been
God wants us to prosper and live our lives
Free and happy and no longer take dives
Into a world of pestilence and pain
With no hope of happiness ever again
D01: 08/14/2023
Psalm 91. The most powerful prayer from the Bible. God’s protection, healing
#psalm91 #psalms #prayer
Pray Everyday
https://rumble.com/v57jz8d-psalm-91.the-most-powerful-prayer-from-the-bible.-gods-protection-healing-p.html
Sleep Well with Psalms. Psalm 91, Psalm 121, Psalm 3, Psalm 4, Psalm 139.
#faith #god #psalms
prayeveryday777
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HAVE A VERY BLESSED DAY !!! ❤️❤️❤️
The Duck Pond by Claude Monet

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Psalm 71
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Since my mother’s womb, you have been my strength.
In you, O Lord, I take refuge;
let me never be put to shame.
In your justice rescue me, and deliver me;
incline your ear to me, and save me.
Since my mother’s womb, you have been my strength.
Be my rock of refuge,
a stronghold to give me safety,
for you are my rock and my fortress.
O my God, rescue me from the hand of the wicked.
Since my mother’s womb, you have been my strength.
For you are my hope, O Lord;
my trust, O Lord, from my youth.
On you I depend from birth;
from my mother’s womb you are my strength.
Since my mother’s womb, you have been my strength.
My mouth shall declare your justice,
day by day your salvation.
O God, you have taught me from my youth,
and till the present I proclaim your wondrous deeds.
Since my mother’s womb, you have been my strength.
The Customs House at Varengeville by Claude Monet

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Jn 1:7
Alleluia, alleluia.
He came to testify to the light,
to prepare a people fit for the Lord.
Alleluia, alleluia.
Waterlily Pond, The Bridge by Claude Monet

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Luke 1:5-17
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In the days of Herod, King of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah of the priestly division of Abijah; his wife was from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. Both were righteous in the eyes of God, observing all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly. But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren and both were advanced in years. Once when he was serving as priest in his division’s turn before God, according to the practice of the priestly service, he was chosen by lot to enter the sanctuary of the Lord to burn incense. Then, when the whole assembly of the people was praying outside at the hour of the incense offering, the angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right of the altar of incense. Zechariah was troubled by what he saw, and fear came upon him. But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall name him John. And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. John will drink neither wine nor strong drink. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother’s womb, and he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God. He will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah to turn their hearts toward their children and the disobedient to the understanding of the righteous, to prepare a people fit for the Lord.”
Some good news on our culture…✝️🇺🇸🦅
https://scienceandculture.com/2026/06/hope-from-science-and-new-polling-on-americas-creed/
Sometimes I browse here in my phone, which forces me to click on songs to go to youtube to hear them, or even know what they are.
Well youtube always shows me new things to watch and for some reason they strangely fit my weird interests. WWII, archeology, etc. But, my point isn’t about Big Brother watching me on the tube.
I am fascinated by the intersection of archeology with the Bible. I am also fascinated by how Science warps itself to fight the Bible. Things like being adamant that Pilate never existed, then oopsie, we found something in Ceasarea proving he did exist.
Well, there are efforts to push the Bible books back in time, and others trying to push them forward in time. And I do mean push.
We have the Hebrew Bible, the oldest intact copy is only about 1000 years old, often referred to as the Masoretic Text or MT. (And I hope MT isn’t itself an attack on the contents, but zealous athiests are wily.) Of course internally it claims the first five books were written by Moses, and the zeal in copying permits very few errors creeping in.
We have the Greek translation of the Hebrew scriptures commissioned by the Ptolemys of Alexandria, circa 250 BC. Called the Septuagint. But the oldest intact version, preserved by Christians, is only 1600 years old. Its reliability isn’t so good. And yes, the two versions differ. Our Old Testament, OT, comes from the Septuagint. And most of the New Testament, NT, quotes of Jewish scriptures are also based on the Septuagint, or something like it.
And we have a collection of Scrolls found near the Dead Sea. Originally dated 100 BC to 68 AD. But the Dead Sea Scrolls (DSS) are mixed. There are many scrolls in Hebrew that show little change between then and the MT. There are also some in Hebrew similar to those in the Septuagint. And many more scrolls in Aramaic and so forth.
It is hard to say that the Hebrew scriptures were set in stone at the time. Various sects had different beliefs on what was cannon. Currently the MT is divided into the Law, the Prophets and the Writings. The Writings include Psalms and Proverbs, so the NT show Jesus quoting these two books as well as the Law and the Prophets. At the time, The Pharisees basically treated the Law, the Prophets and those two books as well as some oral traditions as cannon. They would survive the upcoming two revolt catastrophes and set the writings as cannon shortly thereafter, but it was a process not an event. The writings are included in the Septuagint. Other sects had other thoughts. The Sadducees were all about the Law. (Books of Moses.) and the Samaritans had there own Law that differed from the one in the MT. And nobody knows which of the scrolls were cannon to the Essenes. They sure did value many of them.
So, when were they all written? The Bible has lots of internal statements and clues. Jeremiah wasn’t written in David’s time. And it includes vague statements such as finding scriptures in the temple and reading them to all the people, and Ezra getting Authority to impose his bible on the Jews who had returned to Jerusalem. 457 BC. So basically, the scriptures may be in flux from Moses to Ezra.
Surely, something would have existed at the time Alexander took Jerusalem. 332 BC. But we don’t have intact versions from that time. Nor from Ezra, nor from David, nor from Joshua.
We do however have fragments that date before the Babylonian captivity. 587 BC. There are silver scrolls containing passages from Numbers and Deuteronomy, dated 600-650 BC. They don’t prove the entire Pentateuch existed then, but these Pentateuch verses did exist.
For the past couple hundred years, scholars tried to put the dating as a post David compilation of older traditions, (J and E) an addition of a lot of Priestly things (P) and a late addition of Deuteronomy (D) with a final redaction by Ezra. Most if this was derived by textual analysis.
But more recently, that entire work has been scrapped to claim it was all written in captivity or afterward. Usually based on flood myths and the tower of babel.
And, there have been efforts to push the Septuagint later in time and the DSS earlier in time. Now the DSS are 200 BC – 68 AD. Much of this is textual analysis of Aramaic. And the 250 BC date for the Septuagint is declared a myth and only applies to the Law, the rest coming much later. But modern carbon dating is pushing much earlier with some DSS made as early as 230 BC.
So, youtube served me an interview with a bombastic character, that is trying to push the creation of the bible as late as 100 BC.
He uses absence of evidence to claim since no other source talks about it it doesn’t exist. He shreds textual analysis by claiming many of these other sources back date their creation by copying ancient forms of text. And he twists Greek tellings of area tales into precursors for the Bible. He also claims the bible was written in defense from attacks against Jewish beliefs.
Funny how defense against attacks on the Bible caused the Bible to be written. Anyways He started out with a bold faced lie. Claiming that there is absolutely no evidence of the Bible existing before his claims. So, unlike the Pontius Pilate deniers, he won’t accept the evidence others have laid out.
With such brazenness, I wonder how far they will eventually push it? After Christ? During the Jewish setting of their cannon? During the Christian setting of our cannon.
Did you know Ur had flood stories long before Babylon and Abram was a Priest in Ur. And his son and grandson got wives from the old country. Plenty of cultural contamination to explain the flood story even without all the trading taking place.
That was another thing he claimed. No Abraham in any documents. Only things like Abrm in Mesopotamia. Face Palm.
I also have issues with lifting pieces of your hated capturers scriptures for your own. Depicting them as the evil of the Tower of Babel makes sense. Stealing their flood story doesn’t. I know there are many examples of religions being compelled, and of old religions being adapted to new religions. But people tend to reject all of the hated capturers influence when they are freed. And why not include the religion of those that freed them?
Anyways, absence of evidence is not evidence of absence no matter how bombastic the assertions are made. But it does provide space for all sorts of alternatives to be made. Kind of funny watching him put more effort into destroying a past scientifically created alternative so he could justify his own than he did in attacking the internal statements.
I was on a bit of a downer today, pondering – not in the elegant manner posted by duchess above, but the exact same questions, sentiment and feeling she writes. I later had a “condensed” discussion this afternoon (my time) with a friend, who, remarkably answered me in almost the exact expression as written by duchess in her last verse.
Perhaps some might put it down to co-incidence, or randomness, but when “co-incidences” begin to stack up (not the first with duchess), it’s time to pay attention. I’ve even experienced many occasions where a “thought” I’d been bouncing around is answered by the TV. Not in some weird “hearing voices” way, but maybe just a line, or a scene that “answers” my question. This can also be in a direct conversation or overheard, maybe even a street sign. The point is you will know it when it occurs, and not to ignore OR put too much into it. It’s more like clarity than advice or a command.
Their problem is they see God (if) as separate from us and our reality, that the physical world is at best on “auto – pilot” – governed by the laws of Science. They fail to grasp that in fact God IS (and infinity more) all reality, including science. Which is merely an attribute of His expression called wisdom. What do they think omnipresent means.
PS this was obviously before duchess has even posted.
Wow.
WARRIOR WEDNESDAY – DEDICATED TO STEVIE
RISE UP PRAYER WARRIORS
In the morning when you arise
Thank God for the lovely sunrise
Thank God you have the eyes to see
Thank God through Him you are set free
So many are suffering in various ways
From family problems to general malaise
From discouragement to deep depression
Hearts, minds, and souls suffer repression
Each day God asks you to boldly come
To the Throne of Grace and beat the drum
Sing Praise to our God – Sing Praise
To our Deliverer – Our voices we raise
God told us to pray unceasingly
Give Glory Honor and Praise to He
Bring our petitions and lift them up
So that all may drink from the Blessing Cup
When you are troubled the Body suffers
Take it to God and pray for others
When we reach out and pray for one another
We bless father mother sister and brother
Our own concerns become less of a bother
When we reach out and touch another
So Rise Up Prayer Warriors and shout
Defeat the enemy roundabout
Send him back to the dry places of doom
Back off and prevent his message of gloom
Declare your victory over all that prevails
Defeat his plan and all it entails
Our nation has been attacked mercilessly
Over a long span of time most relentlessly
It is time to defeat that father of lies
It is time for Prayer Warriors to rise
‘Go To The Quiet’ if it need be
To replenish and refresh on bended knee
You must be courageous and strong
To fight this battle all the day long
Rise Up Prayer Warriors and come to their aid
For many who are lacking let hope be staid
For those who are allegedly down and out
Sing Praise – Declare Victory – and Shout
Decked in your Armor fight the good fight
Send our enemy and his minions to flight
Give it your all and you will soon see
And taste the blessings of Victory!!!
D01: 11/18/2022
Peace and Tranquility Prayers
Prayer for a Calm Heart
Lord of Peace, as evening falls, I seek the calmness only You can provide. Quell the storms of my mind and replace anxiety with Your peace. As the world quiets down, let my heart do the same. May Your presence envelop me so that I may know tranquility tonight and always. Amen.
Serenity at Day’s End
Heavenly Father, with the closing of this day, I ask for serenity. As the night sky displays its vast beauty, let my soul mirror its peacefulness. Help me to let go of the worries of the day and trust in Your loving care. May Your peace reign in my heart and home tonight. Amen.
Prayer for Restful Stillness
Dear God, in the stillness of this evening, I come to You seeking rest for my soul. Help me to lay down the burdens I’ve carried today and find comfort in Your arms. Grant me peace that passes understanding and a rest that restores my spirit. May my sleep be undisturbed and my dreams be sweet. Amen.
Nighttime Whisper for Peace
Creator of All, as I listen to the night’s gentle whisper, I ask for peace to settle over me. Let Your tranquility wash away the noise of the day. In this quiet hour, I lean on Your promise of peace, a heavenly balm to my weary soul. Keep me in perfect peace as I keep my mind stayed on You. Amen.
Prayer for Gentle Rest
Omnipotent and Gentle Lord, at the end of this day, I seek the gentle rest that You so lovingly provide. May my mind be at ease, my body relax, and my spirit find harmony. Help me to release every concern into Your capable hands and sleep in the assurance of Your protection and peace. Amen.
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ANGEL OF GOD, my Guardian dear,
To whom His love commits me here,
Ever this day [or night] be at my side,
To light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.
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BREAKING.
Double earthquake in Venezuela. 7.2 and 7.5.
Major damage
✝️ Dear Lord,
Thank You for the Day
In Jesus’ Name.
Amen.