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craftjunki
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We started reading 1st Maccabees tonight by reading chapter 1 followed by discussion. Something very interesting happened. There is a strong correlation with todays society!
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creole54
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I would be interested to know what study series you’re using as a guide? I’m searching for a good scripture study series.
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creole54
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But I realized I didn’t comment on your original post. 
I haven’t read Maccabbes…how do you find it reflective of today’s society?
I haven’t read Maccabbes…how do you find it reflective of today’s society?
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I just read it and I have to agree with you. Especially in terms of the secularization of society and the prohibitions against religion. Sounds familiar…
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craftjunki
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creole54-we’re using our bibles. Its just me, hubby and 17yr old son.
SMA_12-Exactly! And its kinda sad to say that as a society they were very complacent and the matter went crazy. I can see that happening currently to our society. Although the death they suffered is more. We will most likely experience a social death with ostracism and the like. I struggle with words alot so I’m not making very much sense, sorry. But hopefully since you did read it and noted the secularism similarities I haven’t confused.
We are reading a chapter a week to ourselves and then discuss it as a family. Since it’s summertime, our church doesn’t hold the Wednesday religious ed classes. So we feel doing this will help us keep our focus on God until we get to Mass. I don’t know about you guys but going to Mass on Sundays is great but not enough. I work during the day, so daily Mass is out of the question for me. So I really need the calming effect of the church during the religious ed classes during the mid week.
SMA_12-Exactly! And its kinda sad to say that as a society they were very complacent and the matter went crazy. I can see that happening currently to our society. Although the death they suffered is more. We will most likely experience a social death with ostracism and the like. I struggle with words alot so I’m not making very much sense, sorry. But hopefully since you did read it and noted the secularism similarities I haven’t confused.
We are reading a chapter a week to ourselves and then discuss it as a family. Since it’s summertime, our church doesn’t hold the Wednesday religious ed classes. So we feel doing this will help us keep our focus on God until we get to Mass. I don’t know about you guys but going to Mass on Sundays is great but not enough. I work during the day, so daily Mass is out of the question for me. So I really need the calming effect of the church during the religious ed classes during the mid week.
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PJM
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GOOD FOR YOU!
Is it a secret
Keep up the good work!
God Bless,
pat /PJM
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PJM
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I’m not exactly sure what you mean? The bible is kinda like a 2,000 year-old model of “The Walton’s” series. It has has past; present and future connections and implications.Is there correlations in most scriptures?! I can’t wait to read some more!
The “purpose” of the OT is to point to the NT where it is fulfilled and perfected by and through Christ.
The entire Bible is one continous story.
God Bless,
pat /PJM
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