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    1. In section one of Numbers which is the Lord’s Preparing the First Generation to Enter the Promised Land covered in chapters one through ten there seems to a very specific message that God desires to communicate to the original audience. Although various opinions may exist regarding what this message may be the clearest message that appears to be displayed is that God has various ordinances and rules regarding the worship, day to day life, and travel of the Israelite nation which set them apart

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    Narrative Genre Paper

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    With the investigation hat on, the texted revealed who was talking (LORD) and whom the listener was (Joshua). The main point of the text was three-fold; one was to acknowledge that the previous leader Moses was dead and new leadership had to take his place. Next was the assurance of the previous promises that were made would indeed be kept and fulfilled

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    Specific Instruction: Walking to you Purpose through OBEDIENCE! Scripture: Joshua 6: 1-27 This particular scripture in the Bible illustrates what happens when you follow God’s instruction. God has given Joshua specific instruction to ensure his army’s victory over Jericho. They were instructed to march around the city, blow horns and do what I’m sure they though; really weird things. I could only imagine Joshua telling his troupes “Hey we need to go walk around this City a few times and then go back

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    ‘Assess the claim that god created humanity for a purpose’ It can be argued that god did create humanity for a purpose, as why would he endow us with sense, reason and intellect if he intended us to forgo their use? It therefore logically follows that we must have some purpose, hidden or not that we are expected to fulfil, also why would the bible detail the creation of humans in such detail as is demonstrated in genesis 2, why would god, in this story, prioritise mankind over all others when the

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    Adversity, unfavorable fortune or fate; a condition marked by misfortune, calamity, or distress. Adversity is something everyone encounters at some juncture in their life. Many people concede in the face of adversity, while many people persevere through the struggles they face daily. Jennette Walls wrote The Glass Castle, a memoir that unmasked the dark mysteries of The Walls Family’s onerous life. She continuously proves that no one’s background they can make it through the adversity in their lives

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    Sin Of Achan Essay

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    unity of the Body of Christ in the world." - Paul E Wells The OEC had committed the sin of Achan (Joshua 7), an Israelite of the clan of Zerah who had participated in the assault on Jericho. After the battle, the Lord instructed Joshua to burn everything in the city that belonged to the people of Jericho except for the silver and gold. Joshua then brought these things to the House of the Lord. Joshua, obeyed God in imposing a herem on Jericho, which Achan subsequently violated. He stole a beautiful

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    Environmental Policies of Liberia: Perspectives from a Socioeconomic Investigation Liberia, commonly known for diseases such as Ebola and cholera and also known as home to such notorious figures as Joshua Milton Blahyi, a mass murderer and cannibal, is a nation recovering from two recent civil wars on the northwest shore of Africa. The total landmass, consisting of 111,369 square kilometers; is roughly the size of the state of Virginia. In addition to having a long stretch of coastline along the

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    The Life of Samuel Johnson It was in London on 16 May 1763 when James Boswell first met Dr. Samuel Johnson his future best friend and his main character of his book Life of Samuel Johnson at Thomas Davies’ book shop. The meeting occurred unexpectedly during Boswell’s educational trip to London. Biographical story unfolds the heroic image of Samuel Johnson whose moral wisdom is won through the constant struggle with despair. Glorious Revolution of 1688 solidly settled a Protestant government together

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    Percy Jackson Analysis

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    All of humanity comes from something, someone, and somewhere. For instance, every human has a mother and a father. However, not everyone knows from where they come, who they come from, or why they are where they are now. The series Percy Jackson and the Olympians show the title character, Percy, learning who he is after learning where he came from all the while dodging monsters while playing Capture the Flag on the side. One asset of knowing where you come from is finding people who care about and

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    Red Violin Reflection

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    A Take on The Red Violin The Red Violin, a movie written by Don McKellar and François Girard, and directed by François Girard, was released on September 10, 1998. It follows a special, and, in a sense, cursed, fictional violin through its long and tragic life, culminating a modern era auction where it is being sold. Everything begins with the violin makers, Nicolò Bussotti, and his pregnant wife, Anna Rudolfi. While Bussotti worked in his shop, Rudolfi met with one of their servants, Cesca, and

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