There is a common misconception that the Israelites were worshipping false gods when they created the Golden Calf and bowed down and offered sacrifices unto it. In reality, the Israelites never intended or even attempted to worship false gods and a careful reading of Exodus 32 makes that quite clear. This video seeks to uncover the significance of the Golden Calf
Because Christ’s death is of such monumental significance to the Christian, some have mistakenly thought that the cross should be a part of Christian worship. But we should remember that it was an instrument of torture.
If Jesus were stabbed to death, would modern christians wear a golden butcher knife around their necks? If he were bludgeoned to death, would christians but a Billy Club bumper sticker on their cars?
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