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How Does the Feast of Tabernacles Point to Jesus?

The Feast

The Feast of Tabernacles, known in Hebrew as Sukkot, stands as one of the most joyful and prophetically rich celebrations in Scripture. This seven-day festival, commanded in Leviticus 23, commemorates God’s faithful provision during Israel’s wilderness wanderings. Yet its significance extends far beyond historical remembrance. In the Gospel of John, we discover that Jesus used this very feast to reveal profound truths about His identity and mission, truths that echo into eternity itself.

Remembering God’s Provision

At the heart of Sukkot lies a simple command: “You shall dwell in booths for seven days… that your generations may know that I made the children of Israel dwell in booths when I brought them out of the land of Egypt” (Leviticus 23:42-43). These temporary shelters served as tangible reminders of God’s protection and provision during forty years in the wilderness. He gave manna for bread, water from the rock, and His presence in cloud and fire.

During the feast in John 7, Jesus stood and proclaimed, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink” (John 7:37-38). This declaration came during the water-pouring ceremony, when priests would draw water from the Pool of Siloam and pour it at the temple altar, symbolizing God’s provision of rain and spiritual blessing. Jesus identified Himself as the true source of living water, the fulfillment of what the ceremony could only symbolize. He is the Bread of Life and the Living Water that satisfies eternally.

Light in the Darkness

The Feast of Tabernacles included another powerful ritual: the lighting of enormous lampstands in the temple courts, commemorating the pillar of fire that guided Israel through the dark wilderness. Against this backdrop, Jesus made another stunning claim: “I am the Light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life” (John 8:12).

This was no mere metaphor. Jesus declared Himself to be the divine guide, the one who reveals truth and drives out spiritual darkness. What the pillar of fire accomplished physically for ancient Israel, Christ accomplishes spiritually for all who follow Him. He illuminates the path to the Father and exposes the lies that bind humanity in darkness.

The Harvest of Nations

Sukkot marked the final harvest of the agricultural year, a time of thanksgiving for God’s provision and abundance. The feast celebrated gathering in the fruit of the land, but it pointed toward a greater harvest. Jesus spoke of fields “white for harvest” (John 4:35), referring to the ingathering of souls into God’s kingdom. The Gospel message would spread beyond Israel to encompass people from every tribe, tongue, and nation.

Revelation 7:9-10 shows this prophetic harvest realized: “A great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb.” The joy of Sukkot, commanded in Leviticus 23:40, finds its ultimate expression in the eternal worship of the redeemed.

God’s Dwelling Place

The most profound theme of Sukkot concerns God’s dwelling with His people. The tabernacle in the wilderness and later the temple in Jerusalem were filled with God’s glory (Exodus 40:34). But John reveals something astonishing: “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). The Greek word translated “dwelt” literally means “tabernacled.” Jesus Himself became the dwelling place of God among humanity.

At the feast, Jesus taught openly in the temple with divine authority (John 7:14, 28-29), standing in the very place where God’s presence once resided. He embodied what the temple represented. God’s presence was no longer confined to a building made with hands but walked among the people in human form.

From Temporary to Eternal

The temporary booths of Sukkot reminded Israel that earthly life is fleeting. Yet Jesus promised something permanent: “If anyone keeps My word, he shall never see death” (John 8:51). Paul later explained that our mortal bodies are like temporary tents, but believers await an eternal dwelling not made with hands (2 Corinthians 5:1-4).

This progression from temporary to eternal finds its culmination in Revelation 21:3: “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people.” The New Jerusalem needs no temple, for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple (Revelation 21:22). Living waters flow from God’s throne (Revelation 22:1), and His servants need no lamp or sunlight, for the Lord gives them light (Revelation 22:5).

The Story Completed

The Feast of Tabernacles tells a singular, magnificent story: God’s determination to dwell with His people. In the past, He dwelt among them in tents and temples. In the present, He dwells within believers through Christ and the Holy Spirit. In the future, He will dwell among His people forever in the New Creation, where mortality is swallowed up in immortality and joy knows no end.

From wilderness tents to the glory of God filling the universe, Sukkot reveals the heart of the gospel: Immanuel, God with us.

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Last Days Prophetic Sign or Mere Coincidence: Is UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer a modern-day “Neville Chamberlain?

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announcing recognition of a Palestinian State. A faded image of Neville Chamberlain is beside him and the text says, "Is this a Prophetic Sign of the End-times?"

The Prophetic Past is Prophetic Present

In the autumn of 1938, during the Hebrew High Holy Days, Neville Chamberlain stepped off a plane in England after returning from Munich. There he had agreed to hand over the Sudetenland to Hitler in exchange for “peace.” He was met with thunderous applause from the crowds and relief from much of the watching world.

Many in the Church echoed this relief. While some spoke against antisemitism in principle, far too many distanced themselves from the Jewish people, fed conspiracies, and remained silent in the face of Nazi propaganda, pogroms, and growing hatred. After all, it was tragically common to slander Jews not only in Germany but across Europe and beyond.

What Has Been Will Be Again

Fast forward to today: has Prime Minister Keir Starmer just become a prophetic modern-day “Neville Chamberlain,” convinced that appeasing evil will somehow prevent aggression?

The last time Britain and Europe bowed to evil, they opened the floodgates to a world war that claimed the lives of roughly 21 to 25 million soldiers and 50 to 55 million civilians. Read that again, more than twice as many civilians as military. In all, up to 85 million men, women, and children perished. That is nearly the same as Germany’s entire population today.

Hope for the Discerning

And yet, even in those dark years, God raised up voices like Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the faithful remnant of the Confessing Church, who refused to bow to a compromised Christianity. Many risked their lives to aid the Jewish people and embrace costly discipleship, the very path Bonhoeffer set forth in his 1937 book The Cost of Discipleship.

So here we stand on the eve of Rosh Hashanah and the High Holy Days once more. Is it merely coincidence that appeasement of evil and rising antisemitism are again on the world stage, even within the church? Or is this a prophetic sign for those with eyes to see? (Matthew 24)

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  1. When you hear Neville Chamberlain’s story in 1938, do you see parallels with today’s political climate?
  2. Can appeasement of evil ever bring true peace, or does it always lead to greater conflict?
  3. Why do you think so many churches in the 1930s stayed silent about antisemitism instead of taking a bold stand?
  4. What lessons should the Church today learn from the failures and compromises of that era?
  5. Do you believe antisemitism is on the rise again in our generation? If so, where do you see it most clearly?
  6. How can Christians discern when political compromise crosses the line into moral failure?
  7. In what ways might the “Confessing Church” model of costly discipleship challenge us today?
  8. Do you think Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s warnings apply more to our time than we might want to admit?
  9. Jesus warned in Matthew 24 about deception and hostility toward God’s people. Do you believe we are seeing signs of that now?
  10. If history is repeating itself, what responsibility do believers have to speak truth and stand with the Jewish people?
  11. Could the patterns of appeasement and rising hostility toward Israel be a prophetic sign for the last days?
  12. What does it mean for you personally to resist compromise and stand firm in faith, even when it is unpopular?

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When Faith Gets Lost in Digital Gossip

Digital Gossip

Social media has given Christians an incredible opportunity to share the gospel, encourage one another, and speak truth into a world that desperately needs it. But it has also created a new arena for something the Bible repeatedly warns us against—endless debates, foolish controversies, and quarrels that go beyond God’s Word.

Paul spoke strongly to this issue in his letters to Timothy and Titus:

  • 1 Timothy 1:3–4 – “…charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine, nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship from God that is by faith.”
  • 1 Timothy 6:4–5 – “He has an unhealthy craving for controversy and for quarrels about words, which produce envy, dissension, slander, evil suspicions, and constant friction…”
  • 2 Timothy 2:14, 16, 23 – “…charge them before God not to quarrel about words, which does no good, but only ruins the hearers… avoid irreverent babble… Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels.”
  • Titus 3:9 – “But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.”

The pattern is clear: speculations, endless arguments, and unprofitable controversies lead nowhere but division and distraction.

The Social Media Trap

Scroll through X (Twitter), Facebook, or TikTok, and you’ll quickly see how easy it is for Christians to get drawn into these very things. Arguments over obscure theological points, conspiracy theories disguised as “deep truth,” or heated fights about issues Scripture barely addresses—all of it can consume hours of time and endless energy, but bear little fruit for the kingdom.

What starts as “defending the faith” often turns into pride, strife, and public witness that looks more like the world’s arguments than the Spirit’s fruit. The enemy doesn’t mind if we spend all our time fighting online, as long as we neglect prayer, love, service, and witness.

What We’re Called To Instead

The Bible doesn’t call us to be passive or silent. We are told to contend for the faith (Jude 3), to speak truth in love (Eph. 4:15), and to correct with gentleness (2 Tim. 2:25). But notice the difference:

  • Sound doctrine, not speculation.
  • Godliness, not prideful wrangling.
  • Gentleness, not strife.
  • Edification, not destruction.

A Better Use of Our Words

Imagine if Christians spent as much time proclaiming Christ, encouraging others, and lifting up the hurting online as we do arguing over controversies. Social media would become a powerful platform for witness instead of another battlefield for ego and division.

Paul reminds us that words matter. They can either “ruin the hearers” (2 Tim. 2:14) or build up the body (Eph. 4:29). The choice is ours.

Conclusion

Endless debates are nothing new—they plagued the early church just as they do the digital church today. Scripture is clear: avoid them. Don’t waste your time in foolish controversies that go nowhere. Instead, use your voice, online and offline, to point people to Christ, to truth, and to the kind of godly living that demonstrates the power of the gospel.

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7 Essential Truths About the Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit

Who is the Holy Spirit? For many believers, He remains the most mysterious member of the Trinity. He is often misunderstood as an impersonal force or relegated to the sidelines of Christian faith. Yet Scripture reveals the Holy Spirit as a divine Person who actively works in our lives today. Understanding who He is and what He does can transform your relationship with God and empower your Christian walk in ways you never imagined.

Let’s explore seven essential truths that will deepen your appreciation for this wonderful Person of the Godhead.

1. The Holy Spirit is a Person, Not a Force

One of the most common misconceptions is viewing the Holy Spirit as an impersonal energy—like “the Force” in Star Wars. But Scripture consistently reveals Him as a Person with mind, will, and emotions. He speaks, makes decisions, and can even be grieved by our actions.

“But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills” (1 Corinthians 12:11). Notice the personal pronoun “He” and the fact that the Spirit has a will. He makes conscious decisions about spiritual gifts.

“As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them'” (Acts 13:2). Here we see the Spirit speaking and calling people to ministry—actions only a person can perform.

Your Response: Begin relating to the Holy Spirit as you would any person. Talk to Him, listen for His voice, and be sensitive to His feelings. He’s not an “it” to be used, but a “He” to be known.

2. He is Fully God and Equal Within the Trinity

Some mistakenly view the Holy Spirit as lesser than the Father or Son, but Scripture declares His full deity. He possesses all the attributes of God and shares equally in the divine nature.

“How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?” (Hebrews 9:14). The Spirit is called “eternal”, an attribute belonging only to God.

“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19). Jesus places the Holy Spirit on equal footing with the Father and Himself in the Great Commission formula.

Your Response: Worship the Holy Spirit as you do the Father and Son. He deserves the same honor, reverence, and devotion. Don’t treat Him as a junior partner in the Trinity.

3. He Empowers Believers for Life and Service

The Holy Spirit doesn’t just save us, He equips us for supernatural living and ministry. He provides both spiritual gifts for service and spiritual fruit for character development.

“But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all” (1 Corinthians 12:7). Every believer receives gifts from the Spirit, not just pastors or missionaries, but every single Christian has been equipped for ministry.

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control” (Galatians 5:22-23). The same Spirit who gives supernatural abilities also develops supernatural character within us.

Your Response: Ask God to reveal your spiritual gifts and actively use them to serve others. Simultaneously, yield to the Spirit’s work in developing Christ-like character in your daily life.

4. He Guides Us Into Truth and Glorifies Christ

In our age of information overload and competing voices, the Holy Spirit serves as our divine Guide into truth. However, He never draws attention to Himself, His mission is always to exalt Jesus Christ.

“However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak” (John 16:13). The Spirit illuminates Scripture and helps us understand God’s will.

“He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you” (John 16:14). Any spiritual experience that draws attention away from Christ should be questioned. The genuine Spirit always points to Jesus.

Your Response: Depend on the Spirit’s guidance when reading Scripture, making decisions, or discerning truth from error. Test everything by whether it glorifies Christ and aligns with God’s Word.

5. He Dwells In and Transforms Believers

Unlike Old Testament times when the Spirit came upon certain individuals temporarily, every believer today becomes a permanent dwelling place for the Holy Spirit. This isn’t just positional truth, it’s transformational reality.

“Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own?” (1 Corinthians 6:19). Your physical body has become sacred space where God Himself resides.

“But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord” (2 Corinthians 3:18). The Spirit progressively makes us more like Jesus throughout our lifetime.

Your Response: Live in awareness of His presence. Make choices that honor Him since He lives within you. Cooperate with His transforming work rather than resisting change.

6. He Intercedes When We Cannot Pray

Perhaps no ministry of the Holy Spirit brings more comfort than His intercessory work. When grief overwhelms, confusion clouds our thinking, or we simply don’t know how to pray, the Spirit steps in to bridge the gap.

“Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered” (Romans 8:26). The word “helps” literally means “to take hold together.” He comes alongside us in our struggles.

“Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God” (Romans 8:27). Even when we pray poorly, the Spirit ensures our prayers align with God’s perfect will.

Your Response: Don’t avoid prayer when you feel inadequate or confused. Trust the Spirit to help you pray effectively, even when words fail you.

7. His Gifts Preview the Coming Kingdom

The Holy Spirit’s supernatural manifestations aren’t just for personal blessing, they’re prophetic glimpses of the age to come when Christ’s kingdom arrives in fullness.

“For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted the heavenly gift, and have become partakers of the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come” (Hebrews 6:4-5). Spiritual gifts are previews of future glory.

“Who also has sealed us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee” (2 Corinthians 1:22). The Spirit serves as God’s down payment, guaranteeing our future inheritance in His eternal kingdom.

Your Response: View spiritual experiences not as endpoints, but as foretastes of greater things to come. Let them increase your longing for Christ’s return and His perfect kingdom.

Moving Forward

The Holy Spirit isn’t an optional add-on to Christian faith, He is essential for authentic spiritual life. As you grow in understanding these truths, remember that knowing about the Holy Spirit and knowing Him personally are two different things.

Your Next Steps: Spend time in prayer asking the Holy Spirit to make Himself more real in your daily experience. Study what Scripture teaches about Him. Look for evidence of His work in your life and be open to new ways He wants to lead and empower you.

The same Spirit who raised Christ from the dead lives in you. What might He want to do through your life today?

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Anchored in Freedom: 7 Chains Broken Through Christ

Freedom

Culture promises freedom by casting off all restraint, but what if true liberation comes through surrender? This beautiful paradox lies at the heart of Christian faith—that genuine freedom is found not in doing whatever we want, but in placing ourselves under God’s protective care.

The Paradox of Freedom

Consider two powerful images: a kite soaring gracefully through the sky and a boat anchored safely in harbor. What enables the kite to fly? Not the absence of constraints, but the string connecting it to its master. What allows the family on the boat to enjoy themselves freely? The anchor that holds them secure. When we’re tethered to God and anchored in His love, we don’t lose freedom—we discover what it really means.

Seven Freedoms Through Obedience to Christ

Freedom from Sin’s Bondage

Before Christ, we were slaves to destructive patterns we couldn’t break. Addiction, bitterness, dishonesty—these aren’t expressions of freedom but forms of slavery. When we surrender to Jesus, He breaks chains we could never break ourselves, liberating us to soar to new heights.

Freedom from Guilt and Shame

Romans 8:1 declares, “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Guilt and shame are anchors dragging us down, whispering lies about our worth. God’s grace silences these voices, allowing us to walk with dignity—not because of our goodness, but because of His.

Freedom from Fear

Fear paralyzes us, keeping us from our calling. But when we’re anchored in God’s love, we can rest in His power and wisdom. The storms may rock our boat, but they cannot move our anchor.

Freedom from Lack of Purpose

You’re not an accident—you’re God’s masterpiece, created for specific good works. When we’re connected to our Master, we’re free to use our gifts, talents, and experiences for His glory and others’ benefit.

Freedom to Love Others

Perhaps most beautifully, God’s love frees us to love others. We can forgive because we’ve been forgiven. We can serve sacrificially because we’ve received grace. This freedom includes living in healthy, accountable relationships with fellow believers.

Freedom from Financial Slavery

God’s principles of contentment, generosity, and wise stewardship lead to financial freedom. When we’re not enslaved to debt, we’re free to be generous and respond to God’s leading.

Freedom from Death

Death has lost its sting for believers. Physical death becomes not an end but a graduation—a homecoming to our heavenly Father.

Living Under His Protective Care

The safest place isn’t where there are no storms, but where you’re properly anchored. The freest life isn’t one without boundaries, but one tethered to the One who loves you most.

Stay connected to God through His Word, prayer, and community with His people. Your relationship with God isn’t holding you back—it’s holding you up, keeping you secure under His protective care.

True freedom comes not from cutting the cord, but from staying anchored in the One who sets us free indeed.

Call to Action: Are you ready to experience true freedom? Surrender to God’s protective care today and discover the liberation that comes through faith in Jesus Christ.

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What Happened to the Fear of the Lord?

Young lady following a path to the cross

We live in troubling times. How often have we witnessed the heartbreaking spectacle of pastoral affairs splashed across headlines? How many of us have watched fellow believers manipulate others for personal gain, cheat in business dealings, or tear down their neighbors with vicious words—all while their social media feeds overflow with verses about God’s love and grace?

We all wrestle with self-deception, thinking ourselves above it all. But we have all fallen short of God’s glory. We all desperately need the transforming power of Christ. Somewhere along the way, many of us have forgotten a fundamental biblical truth that our spiritual ancestors understood deeply: the fear of the Lord.

The psalmist declared, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” (Psalm 111:10). This isn’t cowering terror, but a profound reverence and awe for God’s holiness that transforms how we live. When we truly grasp who God is—His perfect righteousness, His hatred of sin, His absolute authority—it should shake us to our core and drive us to our knees in humble repentance.

Consider God’s warning through the prophet Malachi: “A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If then I am a father, where is my honor? And if I am a master, where is my fear?” (Malachi 1:6). The Israelites were offering God their leftovers while claiming to love Him. Sound familiar?

The New Testament echoes this same truth. Paul reminds us to “work out your salvation with fear and trembling” (Philippians 2:12). Peter urges us to “conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile” (1 Peter 1:17). Jesus Himself warned, “Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell” (Matthew 10:28).

This holy fear doesn’t contradict God’s love—it complements it. When we truly understand the depth of our sin and the holiness of God, His mercy becomes all the more precious. Grace isn’t cheap; it cost God everything. We must not trample it underfoot by living as if our choices don’t matter?

Let us heed Jeremiah’s ancient call: “Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls” (Jeremiah 6:16). The ancient path is one of genuine repentance, authentic faith, and lives that reflect the character of Christ.

Let’s examine our hearts honestly. Are we using God’s grace as a license for compromise? Are we posting claiming righteousness while living in rebellion? We must return to the fear of the Lord—not in terror, but in awe-filled love that transforms everything we do. Only then will we find the rest our souls desperately seek and become the salt and light this world needs.

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Protesting Leviathan

Hellish demons are wreaking havoc in ways that I have not previously experienced. While they have surely been at work since the fall of satan, it seems they are more stirred than ever. They know their time is short and they are trying to make the most of it. Additionally, increased population and the speed of communication has made it easier than ever for the hordes of hell to spread their venom from coast to coast and continent to continent. Social Media assures that we have ample opportunities every minute of the day to engage our sinful natures and damage the hearts and minds of ourselves and others with our words and memes. Continue reading “Protesting Leviathan”

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I’m Very Spiritual

light-681186_1920Often when talking to someone about God, they will say, “I’m a very spiritual person.” Usually this means that they feel some kind of connection with some undefined power that is beyond their understanding. To Christians, this kind of thinking should not be surprising. “In the beginning was the Word.” (John 1:1) God spoke the world into existence. (Genesis 1) Not only is the vibrations of creation still reverberating today, He is still speaking.

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Three Signs of a Spiritual Pied Piper

sage-67789_1280Remember the old children story about the Pied Piper? When the Piper didn’t get what he felt was rightfully his, he played his pipe while the children followed him out of town. Is it possible that today we have spiritual Pied Pipers who, when they don’t get what they feel should be theirs – doing it God’s way, adopt a new approach?

The Apostle Peter warned us in 2 Peter 2:1-2, that false prophets and teachers would bring swift destruction on themselves by introducing destructive heresies and denying Christ. He went on to say that people of the church would follow their sensuality and would harm the reputation of the gospel. Jesus said in Luke 17:2 that it would be better for a man to have a millstone hung around his neck and thrown into the sea than to lead little ones astray. Jude 1 echoes Peter’s words saying that false teachers and prophets have followed the way of Cain, Balaam and Korah.

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Spiritual Tune-Up

man-475561_1920In my last article, I introduced the topic of mental malware and our need to be more observant of the negative self-talk that undermines our lives. If you missed it, you can catch it here. Today, as promised, I am going to offer some practical instructions on how to change our programming from bad code to good. But first, we will take a look at the big picture.

In the cosmic view of things, there is a Designer and a Hacker. The hacker is first seen in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3) manipulating and challenging the code the Designer had provided His creation.

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