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George Washington’s vision at Valley Forge and God’s approach to sanctification (Leviticus 21–22)

Post author By Richard
Post date January 22, 2011
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George Washginton's vision at Valley Forge and God's approach to sanctification (Leviticus 21-22)

These two chapters of Leviticus and the vision George Washington had at Valley Forge during the U.S. War of Independence have some interesting connections.

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2nd Samuel 10 — David ends the power of Ammon after the king’s snub of condolences

Post author By Daniel
Post date November 13, 2010
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This story has a story within a story. It begins with the death of Nahash, the king of Ammon (1st Samuel 11). David was touched by Nahash’s death and sent a condolence party. The prince of Ammon treated this party poorly and that insult was the beginning of the end of Ammon’s power.