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A Parable about a Great Banquet – Luke 14:15-24

Posted on April 7, 2025 by dkoop

“A certain man was preparing a great banquet” Luke: 14:16 The “certain man” in this story represents God. This much is obvious and not usually debated. What is interesting and instructive is that this man, who represents God, is “preparing a … Continue reading →

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God’s 9th Commandment – Exodus 20:16

Posted on February 3, 2024 by dkoop

Tell the Truth:  “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.”  Exodus 20:16 Lie:  An untrue statement made deliberately.  To give a false impression (Webster) The Lies We Tell (a partial list)   Mark Twain said there are 869 different … Continue reading →

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God Equips Us – Exodus 4

Posted on January 20, 2024 by dkoop

A family was awakened by their smoke detector in the middle of the night to discover that their house was on fire. The father ran into the upstairs bedroom of his children and carried his eighteen-month-old baby in his arms … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Excuse? – Luke 14:18-24

Posted on April 1, 2020 by dkoop

If you were invited to a wedding in the Caribbean (this summer after the virus cleared) with 5 star hotel accommodations, open bar and buffets on the beach all paid for, would you go?  In real life those invited to … Continue reading →

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