Body Heat Needed. 1 Kings 1:1-4

We're getting into the Word, in detail. Join us today as we learn about the physical decline of King David, and consider our own old age. We're studying 1 Kings 1:1-4 on our YouTube channel "Digging For Scriptural Gems" and you can catch this episode right here: https://youtu.be/SmxCr27YdBg . Caution: Method used to keep David warm not recommended today.

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Kenny's Karats #18: "Formless and Empty"

Both in the Bible and in our world, "formless & empty" is not only a metaphysical idea but also a practical threat, the monster of chaos that standsw at the door of our cultural worlds today. Join us for a very brief glimpse into this phrase. Catch on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/zlGprgfHNmk

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1st Kings -- Intro Part 2

We're about to start our detailed digging for gems in the O.T. book of 1st Kings. In this episode, we wrap up our introduction looking at the timing of the book, the Christ imagery in it, the key verses, and chapter. Join us on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/hz82tpwv8tg .

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Kenny's Karats #17: Transcendence and Immanence

The unbiblical view would hold that if God is transcendent, we cannot say anything about him. It also contends that if God is immanent, then we cannot ultimately distinguish him from the other "stuff" of creation. This clip presents the biblical view of God'sTranscendence and His Immanence. Catch it here at: https://youtu.be/9H-uw1G1wbk .

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1 Kings -- Intro 1

If you were like me, you were amazed at the gems we found in 1st and 2nd Samuel. Now the story continues with the books of Kings, 1st and 2nd. Here's our intro (part 1) to this new study on Youtube. Get in from the start. You can see it here, https://youtu.be/QX2kWq_JT_4
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Kenny's Karats #16: The Creator-Creature Distinction

If there is no conflict in Genesis 1, then there certainly is a distinction, andf it is a foundational distinction for all Christian thought and life. Join us on Youtube for a quick look at this key perspective: https://youtu.be/my0KmV6-0zo . Also if you like our video, indicate so, and please subscribe to our channel on Youtube: Digging For Scriptural Gems.

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Submitted to God. What a way to live and die. 2 Samuel 14:18-25

Join us for our last study in the book of 2nd Samuel (chp. 24, verses 18-25). David teaches us a lot in the conclusion of his story in this book. Can we finish as well? Join us on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/cLJ2c7o6Gxc , and also don't forget to subscribe to our channel on Youtube at: Digging For Scriptural Gems.

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Kenny's Karats #15: "In the Beginning, God. . . "

For people whose vocation it is to study creation accounts, Genesis 1 is a peculiar specimen. You'll like what C. Watkin has to say in his book "Biblical Critical Theory." Catch this very short clip here at: https://youtu.be/sTTr4dJUIMU , and do subscribe to our Youtube Channel "Digging For Scriptural Gems".

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Pestilence, Intercession, Grace. 2 Samuel 24:15-17

We're coming to the end of 2 Samuel -- today studying chapter 24:15-17 -- and David continues to show us why God chose Him to be a leader of Israel. Also we see God's feelings for His people and stopping the destruction His angel was about to commit. Join us on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/3RR6d1__Ip4 and do sign up for our YouTube channel -- "Digging For Scriptural Gems".

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Kenny's Karats #14: Creation and Humanist Arrogance

"It may not sound like the greatest insight in the history of biblical scholarship, but its implications are almost incalculably wide-ranging: in Genesis 1there is a beginning." -- C. Watkin. Join us on this under 3 minute clip and see how and why that matters. Get it here: https://youtu.be/G8vVHpfeDUk . Also, like our video and subscribe to our YouTube Channel, "Digging For Scriptural Gems".

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How to Get Rid of Guilt. David shows us. 2 Samuel 24:10-14

Part of the battle to successfully getting rid of the guilt you feel after sinning is recognizing your action as sin. Another part is letting God know you know. And that's just the beginning. Join us on YouTube as we learn from a man after God's own heart. You can catch it here: https://youtu.be/5aYXs7n_Gwc

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Kenny's Karats #13: The Trinity, Love, & Violence

The issue is about power being expressed in either violence or love. The Trinity demonstrates the latter. Join us in very brief clip on this. And subscribe to our YouTube Channel "Digging For Scriptural Gems" for more material along these lines. You can catch this video here: https://youtu.be/rEcEpaQhjiY .

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Do we have the same problem as David? (2 Samuel 24:1-9, part 3)

Pride is very difficult to discern in ourselves and in others. Joab does a good job of doing so for David. Who is doing it for us? Join us as we study 2 Samuel 24:1-9, together again with new thoughts. You can catch it here on Youtube: https://youtu.be/lIcAR2IPong

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Kenny's Karats #12: The Trinity Helps Us Understand What "God is Love" R...

We get a chance to understand what "God is Love" means because of the Trinity. Join us in this short Kenny's Karat #12 as we once again look at Christopher Watkin's Biblical Critical Theory. You can catch it here: https://youtu.be/sjorNA73MSo . Then please subscribe to our Youtube Channel - - Digging For Scriptural Gems.

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What do you do when the Bible 'seems' to contradict itself? 2 Samuel 2...

This is a great passage to re-study the issue of discrepancies in the Word of God. What do you do when you find them? One option is to give up your faith, but that would be totally wrong as all it does is reflect your failure to dig deeper for the truth. Join us on YouTube as we look at this matter at: https://youtu.be/ceO01N1Lxt0 . You can also find all our short studies and videos here: youtube.com/@diggingforscripturalgems

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Kenny's Karats #11: The Trinity & Society

Does Christianity's theology of the Trinity support traditional societies (where the individual is sacrificed for the community) or more modern western societies (where individual reigns supreme over the good of the community)? You'll be surprised. Check this brief "karat" out on: https://youtu.be/6zvamWiCsRw , and subscribe to our YouTube channel.

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Don't Make the Mistake David did in his old age. 2 Samuel 24:1-9 part 1

  Some interesting textual issues in this passage of 2 Samuel 24:1-9. Can the Bible resolve them? Join us as we study together and learn about a sin we must avoid near the end of our lives. You can catch it here at: https://youtu.be/lgtCZrtkTus . Also all our videos are found at youtube.com/@diggingforscripturalgems .

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Kenny's Karats #10: What is at the Origin of Everything? Ultimate Realit...

There have been many candidates in the history of philosophy for the most basic, original reality. Take two minutes to hear the Bible's answer. Catch us here at https://youtu.be/41a28eAgmVc . And subscribe to our YouTube channel at "Digging For Scriptural Gems".

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How To Lead Mighty Men (and Women) -- 2 Samuel 23:8-39

This passage talks and names David's Mighty Men and we get a chance to think about what it takes to lead them. Join us as we study 2 Samuel 23:8-39. You can catch it here on Youtube: https://youtu.be/nLvXV7sDXBs 

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Kenny's Karats #9: No Vanilla God

There are many gods (small 'g') and many religions of the world, but not all gods are the same. There is no such thing as a generic, vanilla-flavored god. All the gods of the world religions and all the foundational realities of the word's philosophies have profound and differing implications for who we are, what we can know, how we should behave, and what we can hope for. Spend two minutes with us on https://youtu.be/0-uIcnS_9cQ .

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