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Introduction to Nahum

Posted on March 16, 2026 by dkoop

A whistle pierces the air, and all the action on the court abruptly stops. Pointing to the offending player, the referee shouts, “Foul!” Rules, fouls, and penalties are part of any game and are regulated and enforced vigorously by referees, … Continue reading →

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Noah – Genesis 6

Posted on January 18, 2023 by dkoop

Except for the increase in violence and crime, the times were pretty good. People were “eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage” (Matt. 24:38), and life was going on as usual. When friends met at the market or at … Continue reading →

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The Unbeliever’s Path – Habakkuk Ch. 2 Pt. 2

Posted on July 10, 2020 by dkoop

After having declared how the righteous are to live, the Lord further described the sins and lifestyles of the unrighteous, the self-sufficient. The Unbeliever’s Path (2:4-5) This list of sins, like God’s message itself, was brief but remarkably complete. These sins described … Continue reading →

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Why God?- Habakkuk Ch 1

Posted on July 8, 2020 by dkoop

One of the modern “Christian myths” that ought to be silenced says that when you trust Jesus Christ, you get rid of all your problems. You don’t. It’s true that your basic spiritual problem—your relationship with God—has been solved, but … Continue reading →

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