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Just like in Exodus 16:5, G-d provided twice as much manna as the other days, so that there would be enough for the Sabbath, today I provide 2 songs instead of the usual one. Only it was because I couldn’t decide between the two. The first song is different in style than what I normally post, however it is both excellent in style and content. Hazakim is a Messianic rap duo, two words maybe you never thought you would hear in the same sentence. This song comes from an answer to Jewish objections to Jesus from the series of books from Dr. Michael Brown. The song, Theophanies Part I is about Genesis 18:1-8 where Abraham meets with men by the oaks of Mamre. It is also interesting to note that Abraham serves them milk with meat. I wonder what the Rabbi’s say about that?

I do not have the lyrics, but they are easy enough to understand. Enjoy.

Theophanies Part I

The second song went well with the discussion this week of different theologies. I just think that it is so easy to take a verse out of context and get to a place where things are strange and not at all in accordance with what G-d wants for us to do. I am not accusing anyone of this but it seems easy to go from one verse to a whole practice that is not what G-d had in mind at all. Snake handling is one example. I am not even sure if there still remain any of this group that handles snakes to show their faith. Maybe the snakes got them all, not sure, but I do know not to test the L-RD your G-d.

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And the lyrics:

It’s my life – it’s my decision
It’s my idea of a good time – it’s my religion
I don’t make no sudden movements
Can’t afford to make mistakes
I’m a fearless man – I handle snakes (y’all)

The Lord of hosts – has got to like me
Else this thing here (this one right here)
Would surely strike me
The one man lays down 10 percent
Another man trembles and quakes
I save my money – I handle snakes (y’all)

I handle snakes – well i hug ‘em and i kiss ‘em
I handle snakes – and if they kill me
I’ll sure miss ‘em

(I handle snakes – I love it when they listen listen)
I handle snakes – and if they kill me
I’m sure gonna miss ‘em

‘Cause it’s my life – it’s my decision
It’s my idea of a good time (yes it is yes it is)
It’s my religion
However I don’t say hallelujah
I don’t even say grace
But I make my statement
I say it with snakes

Shabbat Shalom everyone. B”H