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Spiritualism In The Bible
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Religious Studies
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07/23/2010

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1. How do Spiritualists view the Bible and other sacred writings?
Definition
They are inspired by God and written by man.
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2. How do Spiritualists view Jesus the Christ?
Definition
Not as God incarnate, but as the greatest medium, teacher and healer the world has ever know. He is our Wayshower, and is the epitome of consistent obedience and devotion to duty, and the light of effort, understanding, dedication, sacrifice, and portrayal of his perception of God and nature.
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3. What did Moses call the voice he heard from the burning bush? What instructions did he receive?
Definition
Moses called it the Voice of God. The instructions were how to lead Israel out of bondage.
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4. How did Joseph interpret Pharaoh's dream of the cows and why is it important?
Definition
Seven fat cows followed by seven skinny cows means seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine. As a result, Egypt prepared and suffered less than other countries.
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5. In Exodius 34:29, Moses comes down from Mt. Sinai with his face shining. How would Spiritualists interpret this phenonmenon?
Definition
God transfigured over Moses.
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6. Who was Elijah and in what books of the Bible is he found?
Definition
Elijah was a prophet and a medium who was carried to heaven by a chariot of fire. His story is found in I and II Kings.
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7. Who was Elisha and how is he important in the New Testament?
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Elisha was a disciple of Elijah and was appointed to succeed him. Jesus is considered by some to be the reincarnation of Elisha.
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8. In Judges, what prophecy does Deborah give Barak regarding his battle with Sisera? What was the outcome?
Definition
She tell's Barak that he will be victorious but will not get credit because God will give Sesera to the hands of a woman. Barak won, but Sesera escaped to a tent in a village friendly to him. While he slept, Jael, the wife of a canaanite, drove a tent stake through his temple.
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9. What example of spirit manifestation is given in Daniel 5:5?
Definition
Independent writing (the writing on the wall).
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10. What is Jesus' first public demonstration and what did he do? What gift does this demonstrate?
Definition
He changed water into wine at the wedding in Canaan. This demonstrates transmutation.
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11. Where do we find evidence that Jesus could not produce his spirit manifestations because of doubt vibrations?
Definition
Matthew 13: 57-58
Mark 6: 10-5
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12. What happens in Mark 5:25 and Matthew 9:20 between Jesus and the woman?
Definition
The hemorrhaging woman (for 12 years) - She believes she only has to touch his garment to be healed. "Your faith has made you whole." Jesus could tell one person who reached out to him for healing - Jesus felt something leaving him.
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13. What two spirit phenomena took place at the baptism of Jesus, according to Mark 1: 10-11 and Luke 3:22?
Definition
Transfiguration.
Independent Voice (My son in which I am pleased).
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14. According to Acts, whose voice did Paul hear when he was truck down on the road to Damascus and what did it say?
Definition
He heard Jesus saying, "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting."
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