your explanation of alcohol<\/a>\u00a0very interesting and informative. I’ve always known the Bible is the living word of God rather than a collection of fables. A salient example of how well you explained it in such a 3-dimensional way was that I could see in my mind the wedding feast among other things.<\/p>\nGod bless you, your family, and your congregation.<\/p>\n\t
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I’m glad you found the material useful in your studies.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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