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Strange and Bizarre Stories from the Bible

In this study we will tackle those stories from the Bible that sound strange to modern ears and perhaps strange at any time.  While some may use the seemingly bizarre events to ridicule the Word of God, these curious stories contain powerful truths about life and our relationship to our God who is the Giver of life.  Come along on this journey as we walk on the wild side of the Bible.  Beginning Sunday evening, June 2nd.

Blessings,


Dr. Jesse Waggoner
Senior Pastor



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Strange and Bizarre Stories from the Bible
Session 1: Jeremiah 13:1-11

Strange Factor:  Prophet travels 300 miles to bury his laundry

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Strange and Bizarre Stories from the Bible
Session 2: Jeremiah 27:1-22

Strange Factor:  Prophet acting like an ox

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Strange and Bizarre Stories from 
the Bible
Session 3: Jeremiah 35:1-19

Strange Factor:  Prophet who tried to get the people drunk

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Here's Spit (and Mud) in Your Eye
Session 4: Mark 8:22-26

Strange Factor:  Jesus put mud and saliva on man's eyes before he is healed

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The Land of the Giants 
Session 5: (2 Sam. 21:15-22)

Strange Factor:  The Bible on multiple occasions mentions the existence of giants 

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Talking Animals
Session 6: (Numbers 22:22-35)

Strange Factor:  The Bible on two occasions describes animals that talk

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Youths Killed for Ridiculing Bald-Headed Man
Session 7: (2 Kings 2:23-25)

Strange Factor:  Young men of Bethel are killed by bears for ridiculing Elisha for being bald-headed

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Weird Warriors
Session 8

Strange Factor: God uses many strange means to bring military victory to His people

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The Unfaithful Wife
Session 9: (Hosea 1-3)

Strange Factor: God commands Hosea to take a prostitute as his wife

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Celestial Strangeness
Session 10: 

Strange Factor: Sun stands still, world goes dark, sundial turns backwards!

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Jephthah "sacrifices" his own daughter
Session 10: (Judges 11:30-40)

Strange Factor: The eighth judge of Israel ends up sacrificing his own daughter as he tries to make a deal with God.

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Curious Creatures
Session 11

Strange Factor: The Bible describes a number of "mythical sounding" creatures.

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Curious Creatures (Part 2)
Session 12

Strange Factor: The Bible describes a number of "mythical sounding" creatures

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The Strange Story of You
Session 13

Strange Factor: Why would God desire to welcome His enemies into His family?

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