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  1. Étude 1 : Le troisième songe de Joseph
  2. Étude 2 : La troisième plaie : les moustiques sortis de la poussière
  3. Étude 3 : La cinquième plaie : la mortalité du bétail
  4. Étude 4 : La Septième plaie : la grêle mêlée de feu

The life of Jesus up to the age of 12

  • PER025 Joseph's third dream

    The article ‘PER025 - Joseph's third dream’ recounts a divine revelation in Matthew 2.13-15. Joseph receives the message that he may return from Egypt to Israel after Herod's death, highlighting the family and political dynamics of the return.

    Matthew 2.13-15 (King James Version) :
    And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt:And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son.
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Reliability of the Scriptures and other doctrinal topics

  • PLA004 The third plague: mosquitoes that emerged from the dust

    This article explores the third plague of Egypt, in which dust turns into gnats, underscoring a divine strategic turning point without prior warning to Pharaoh, and emphasizing the sovereign power of God.

    Exodus 8.16-19 (King James Version) :
    And the LORD said unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Stretch out thy rod, and smite the dust of the land, that it may become lice throughout all the land of Egypt.And they did so; for Aaron stretched out his hand with his rod, and smote the dust of the earth, and it became lice in man, and in beast; all the dust of the land became lice throughout all the land of Egypt.And the magicians did so with their enchantments to bring forth lice, but they could not: so there were lice upon man, and upon beast.Then the magicians said unto Pharaoh, This is the finger of God: and Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had said.
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  • PLA006 The fifth plague: the death of the livestock

    The fifth plague of Egypt, addressed in this article, demonstrates divine power through the death of the livestock, a pillar of the economy. It underscores the distinction between Israel and Egypt, despite the hardening of Pharaoh. This judgment amplifies the demonstration of God's sovereignty, while sparing the flocks of the Israelites.

    Exodus 9.5-7 (King James Version) :
    And the LORD appointed a set time, saying, To morrow the LORD shall do this thing in the land.And the LORD did that thing on the morrow, and all the cattle of Egypt died: but of the cattle of the children of Israel died not one.And Pharaoh sent, and, behold, there was not one of the cattle of the Israelites dead. And the heart of Pharaoh was hardened, and he did not let the people go.
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  • PLA008 The seventh plague: hail mingled with fire

    This article explores the seventh plague of Egypt, hail mingled with fire, underscoring the escalation of the conflict between God and Pharaoh. By describing the widespread destruction caused by this plague, the text examines the divine message about divine justice and the possibility of salvation. This analysis highlights the different behaviors of the Egyptians in the face of this manifestation of divine power.

    Exodus 9.27-30 (King James Version) :
    And Pharaoh sent, and called for Moses and Aaron, and said unto them, I have sinned this time: the LORD is righteous, and I and my people are wicked.Notemighty…: Heb. voices of GodNotenot grown…: Heb. hidden or, darkNoteby Moses: Heb. by the hand of MosesIntreat the LORD (for it is enough) that there be no more mighty thunderings and hail; and I will let you go, and ye shall stay no longer.And Moses said unto him, As soon as I am gone out of the city, I will spread abroad my hands unto the LORD; and the thunder shall cease, neither shall there be any more hail; that thou mayest know how that the earth is the LORD’s.But as for thee and thy servants, I know that ye will not yet fear the LORD God.
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Further reading
  • ANN016 The journey to Egypt

    The article analyses the Holy Family's journey to Egypt according to Matthew, and its absence in Luke. It explores the theological and historical implications…