“The people, however, were still sacrificing on the high places, because no house had yet been built for the name of Adonai.”-1 Kings 3:2 Following on the heels of yesterday’s discussion about the “high places,” the bottom line is that God’s command to only sacrifice at the place He had designated was being ignored. By […]
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1K3-4: Ancient Israel Looked a Lot Like Modern Tokyo
If you’ve ever visited Tokyo, Japan, you’ll notice something interesting as you walk around the city in pretty much any neighborhood. You’ll notice Shinto shrines and temples scattered all over the place. The locals visit these places to petition the “gods” for blessings in work, relationships, getting into a good university, or whatever. Of course, […]