Sufficient Self's Bible Study Group

[Dace]

Wow Bee! How exciting!

I know that you have been patiently waiting for God to shine His light on the right path for you, I am so happy that it is coming clear now!

Prayers going up for all who requested

Happy Sunday everyone!

 

[BarredBuff]

Happy Sunday!!

Getting ready to leave for church!!

 

[rebecca100]

A question to get things going again...... Deuteronomy 12:30-32 Do you believe that is revelent to Christmas and Easter since both were originally pagan holidays that were absorbed into Christianity?

 

[bambi]

My understanding from Deu 12: 30-32 is God really did not want the Isrealites to exposed to any form of idolatry for this would only cause them to stumble. I am going to go out on this limb because I do believe that it is pagan holidays dressed up in disguise. So I ask why do we put up Chrristmas tree and have a Saint Clause that does magic, the easter bunny and why is suicide and depression is at it highest this time of year? I feel it is because we really should not partake in theese celebration. The sad thing is we really do not know the month and day that Jesus was born and I wonder if this is for a reason. I hope I did not upset anyone but I am just pointing out my views and you know I am wrong 50% or more in my life.

 

[MorelCabin]

...and don't forget the verse in Isaiah that speaks totally against the Christmas tree...

 

[rebecca100]

We have quit celebrating these holidays. Strange thing was the kids were fine with it. Ever look up the word Yule? Ever look up the celebrations for Yule? After you read about it then read the words to the song Deck the Halls. You will probably be suprised. THAT was the deciding factor for me. That and there is no precendent for Christmas or Easter in the bible. I took that verse as meaning that when a Christian comes into another country where other gods are worshipped then you shouldn't worship our God in the same manner. Like for example if someone was hanging flowers all over their house to worship their god then you shouldn't do the same thing to worship our God. Of course that is my ignorant interpretation of it.

 

[BarredBuff]

I'd like to quit also...........but Im a youngin.

 

[rebecca100]

What is the verse in Isaiah? And what does being a youngun have to do with quitting?

 

[BarredBuff]

Well I have no push in the house. Im out numbered anyway 1 guy to 4 women. But anyhow its in Jeremiah:

This is what the LORD says: "Do not learn the ways of the nations or be terrified by signs in the sky, though the nations are terrified by them. 3 For the customs of the peoples are worthless; they cut a tree out of the forest, and a craftsman shapes it with his chisel. 4 They adorn it with silver and gold; they fasten it with hammer and nails so it will not totter.

 

[rebecca100]

Huh! What chapter is that?