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58. Jacob
1. Name and Meaning• Name: Jacob (Greek: Ἰακώβ, Iakōb; Hebrew: יַעֲקֹב, Yaʿăqōḇ)• Meaning: “He grasps the heel” or “supplanter,” originally given to…
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59. Joseph (Husband of Mary)
1. Name and Meaning• Name: Joseph (Greek: Ἰωσήφ, Iōsēph; Hebrew: יוֹסֵף, Yôsēph)• Meaning: “May He (God) add/increase,” from yasaph, meaning to add…
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60. Jesus (called Christ)
1. Name and Meaning• Name: Jesus (Greek: Ἰησοῦς, Iēsous; Hebrew/Aramaic: יֵשׁוּעַ, Yēshūaʿ)• Meaning: “The Lord is salvation” or “Yahweh saves,” derived from…
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Comparative Gospel Genealogies
Luke’s Alternate Genealogy (Luke 3:23–38) OverviewLuke’s genealogy traces a biological or possibly maternal lineage—likely through Mary—moving in reverse chronological order…
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Handbook for Life (Contents)
People: Chapter (1) Lessons in Trust and Perception Chapter (2) The Reality of Human Interactions and Self-Protection Chapter (3) Unmasking…
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People: Chapter (1) Lessons in Trust and Perception
1. Innocent people are not stupid. They think everyone has a good heart. 2. When your heart is pure, people…
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Chapter (2) The Reality of Human Interactions and Self-Protection
1. Once the rain is over, an umbrella becomes a burden to everyone. That is how loyalty ends when benefits…
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Chapter (3) Unmasking Deception and Embracing True Connections
1. It is possible to love a human being if you do not know them too well. 2. The world…
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Chapter (4) Resilience Amid Criticism and Change
1. People leave you out in the cold and get mad when you learn to get warm by yourself. 2.…
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Chapter (5) The Harsh Realities of Truth and Human Nature
1. If you expect the world to be fair to you because you are fair, you are fooling yourself. That…