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narratives presented in Genesis 16:1-15 and 21:18-21 resemble a stereotypical soap opera, where there are acts of unbelievable treachery, hatred, and lies. Yet underlying the dramatic telling of Sarai and Hagar’s story is a sub-plot, which reveals the intricate workings of the culture, society, and theology of the ancient Hebrews and their neighboring regions. Working from these texts, an understanding of Hagar’s evolving narratives in Genesis 16:1-15 and 21:8-21 raises the following questions:…

The article “Raise the legal smoking age to 21. Right now”, by Jill Paulsen, NT News, on October 7, 2017, is about smoking and how it affects teenagers. Jill’s contention tells us that smoking is bad for us because our brains haven’t developed properly. So, Andrew Forrest has made a proposal that federal and state governments should raise the smoking age to 21. The article supports this contention as it uses an anecdote to show that people who smoke can be idiots and can’t think straight,…

contains seven. As the seals are broken, God’s judgments are unleashed on the earth. Isaiah describes the earth as reeling back and forth like a drunkard (Isaiah 24:20). This is a great time of transition when Satan’s kingdoms will come to an end. Ezekiel 21:24-28 typifies the Antichrist exposed in all of his wickedness before the Lord. Notice what the text says, “Therefore, thus says the Lord GOD, ‘Because you have made your iniquity to be remembered, in that your transgressions are uncovered,…

Reasons why everybody has to be 21 to vote By: Karley Chapman Did you know that according to GazetteXtra, eight Janesville 17-year-olds voted illegally in the spring elections this year. They were among 258 who did the same thing statewide. That’s 266 17-year-olds who voted illegally! But are they making good choices? The answer is no. Everyone has to be 21 to vote. My first reason why everyone should be 21 to vote because if 18-year-olds can’t drink, why in the world why they should they be…

In John 3:1-21 A Pharisee and leader of the Jews named Nicodemus converses with Jesus about how one can enter the kingdom of God. Jesus speaks to him using parables just as he did in Mark. In Mark, we learned that parables are used to speak to God’s people but to keep those who are not at bay. The Pharisee should be able to understand Jesus but we soon find out that he does not. Jesus states that only a son of God can enter the kingdom of God when he declares “no one can enter the kingdom of God…

Should we maintain the drinking age at 21 There is one thing that is very confused. Why the American people get a gun that is easier than they drink alcohol? The drinking age is an arguable topics in the USA. Some people support to lower the drinking age, but some people don't. From the historical research, since July 1984, all U.S. states have laws that need people to be at least 21 years old to buy alcohol. Under this law, the minimum legal drinking age is effective to reduce the rate of crime…

industry. Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major is his most famous piano concerto. Similarly, Ludvig Van Beethoven is another well known composer, who had given numerous famous piano and violin concertos, ensembles, string quartets, and sonatas to the music industry. Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony is one of his most eminent symphonies. The Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra, A polish orchestra that was founded in 1901, played out Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major in the 2011…

Boy 21 is a story based in a small dangerous town of Belmont. The story is about three teenagers whose lives are brought together by basket ball. Finley and his girlfriend Erin use basketball to escape their daily hardships and their racially segregated neighborhood, run by the Irish Mafia. The basketball coach of a local high school asks Finley to look over Russ, a new kid who was a former basketball prodigy. Russ loss both of his parents in California and is now living with his grandparents in…

REASONS WHY 21 DAY FIX WORKS Want to lose weight really fast? Worry no more.21 day fix is full of unusual and new workout moves that work great on you. The most amazing about this method is that there is no dieting and also no any kind of crazy pill involved. In fact with this method you actually eat. The difference is the habit in which you eat. Anyone in this method eats in the right portions so that you don’t feel miserable and deprived. We all want that great shape, that very flexible body…

The Importance of Romans 3:21-31 is Paul explaining and spreading the knowledge of righteousness. Maier includes in his text, verse 22, which states “The righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe”. The reason Maier puts such emphasis on this verse is due to the fact that it explains Pauls’ purpose for writing this chapter. Throughout this article Maier mainly focuses on Romans 3:21-31, but also includes other chapters of Romans along with Romans 3:1-20. Maier’s…