A “My Fair Lady” movie –
A movie watched so many times, I wonder how much I would enjoy it without the memory.
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A City of God –
A new bible translated by Jerome precedes Augustine’s commentary on the Apocalypse in The City of God. Prior to the Vulgate many believed the Apocalypse did not belong in the bible. This was settled once and for all by Jerome who had the authority to define the bible. We still wonder about who wrote it and when.
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A Color –
A location for the four horsemen. The Red Sea and the Black Sea are obvious. The White Sea not so much unless you consider the Aegean or Mediterranean Sea aka the white sea by the Turks. Like numbers, colors are not subject to interpretation and translation errors. You can trust them. Your interpretation not so much.
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A Staying Motivated –
A happiness is always connected with learning. This is sufficient motivation.
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A Revelation –
A testimony of Jesus Christ. Blessed is he that readeth. Augustine read it. “Why then read it if only to keep silence about it?” Understanding it is a challenge. You may not have time for this. You may not have that much time. It’s later than you think. You may need help understanding it. Ask for it.
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A Holy Place –
A daily sacrifice shall be taken away. What is in the Holy Place now? Daniel has three references to abomination. The first is “he” and most agree he was Antiochus IV Epiphanes. The second is “they” shall place the abomination which is a better fit with the Dome of the Rock that is preventing the daily sacrifice.
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A “Catch 22” –
A movie just as good. The first book that made me laugh out loud. Read it again after seeing the movie. How can you make war funny?
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A Caliph –
A sultan, and a perfect fit with Saladin if you know how to count caliphates, sultanates, or dynasties and can tell the difference. Islam can and they counted ten as in ten horns and they shall hate the whore. A connection between Daniel and the Apocalypse. A little horn reinforces the belief that horns are dynasties.
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A Morning Habit –
A bike ride that flexes the joints unloaded. This is especially important for us old people. Do it outside when the weather permits it. Do it early when the air is clean and cool. Also traffic is light.
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A Life –
A test. Can you be trusted? Some can’t be. That is what this is all about. How would you prove that you can be trusted? Something to think about. You are what you do.
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