Posts by Dutchie

In ancient times, just as today, it was common to use lots to find out what God wanted them to do. This and any other sort of divination is condemned in Deuteronomy. Yet there is a specific exception given in the Torah : the use of the Urim and Thummim (marked stones) by the chief priests ( Numbers 27:21 ; Deut 33:8 ). This use is authorized by God for difficult situations. In I Samuel 14 , lots were used to discover who had acted against King Saul's rash command; Saul was clearly not commanded or authorized to use lots, but he did, with a 'successful' discovery that was almost horrible. The Septuagint translation, which in this case is probably more accurate, makes the use of lots more explicit by referring directly to Saul's use of the Urim and Thummim. In Esther , lots were used by the Persians (not the Jews) for determining when to act. Hence the name of the Jewish holiday Purim , from Akkadian puru (='lot'). But the Jews were not above using lots to suss out God. In Joshua , Israel lost at Ai, and used lots to find out whose evil deeds caused it; the lots were used at God's command (7:14). In Jonah , the sailors used lots to (correctly) find out whom God was angry with; God did not command the lots, but used it anyway.

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Looking for a Superb Board Game? - Here it is!

by GermanXJW in

i have made this recommendation already last year but i will repeat because there are several new members and because the game is currently on stock at amazon.com.. in 1995, german game inventor klaus teuber created the board game "settlers of catan" that caused turmoil in germany: it won several prizes incl.

"game of the year".

and millions (!

Dutchie

My favorite German game has always been Mensch Argere Dich Nicht, but I think I will try the one you recommended.

Thanks German JW.

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Movin' on up

by alfie in

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well, wel, well.i've reached my first 100th post.

so tell me; how many more do i have to contribute to make jedi?

then it's onwards and upwards to emporer, then...then.......god!!!!!!!.

Dutchie

Good for you alfie. 900 more posts and you will be a Jedi.

Now get to work and post, post, post!

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My new toy

by Princess in

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i see lots of people posting threads about their new toys.

mostly male, trucks, motorcycles stuff like that.

this afternoon while making lattes for mulan and big red, my espresso machine became quite rude with me.

Dutchie

Mo-om, I wasn't going to say how much.

Princess, you know a mom will always give your secrets away! Just ask my mother.

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Ozzie's Weekend Poll #27

by ozziepost in

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things are warming up this side of the pacific as we approach the summer season, so it's good to have a little relax and a nice cuppa.

time also to think of our poll for the weekend.

are you ready?

Dutchie

#2, unless I had the "privilege" of working with the Circuit Overseer, then #4, because I wanted to show off and impress him with what a good little witness I was.

Edited by - Dutchie on 24 November 2002 13:15:20

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Welcome our newest newbie...Inky!

by Princess in

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i just noticed my cousin irene posted a birthday greeting to my dad, big red.

just wanted everyone to give her a warm welcome, she's been through some stuff!.

welcome inky!

Dutchie

Hi Inky. Welcome to the forum. I am looking forward to hearing your story.

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What is the Watchtower Foundation, Inc.?

by GermanXJW in

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in german xjw-forum infolink we are discussing barbara anderson's sueing of the watchtower corporations.

we notices a watchtower foundation, inc.. does anybody know what is about this foundation?

what is the purpose of foundations in american law?

Dutchie

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