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"The Levites . . . instructed the people in the Torah while the people were standing there. They read from the Book of the Torah of God, making it clear and giving the meaning so that the people could understand what was being read." (Neh 8:7-8)
On blogging etiquette, try to remember: "For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted" (Luke 14:11). "Outdo one another in showing honor" (Romans 12:10).
When "new wine" is not "new wine" (Acts 2 vs. Luke 5)
I was recently preparing for a sermon based on the Pentecost text from Acts 2:1-41. After I had done my initial planning for the sermon, I was perusing some commentaries for possible additional insights. In one commentary (which shall remain nameless), I instead found some things that were simply false.
The one example that stands out [...]