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RadiantRaccoon

My cat thinks I'm the pet

Pretty sure I got scammed when I adopted Whiskers six months ago. Dude has me on a strict feeding schedule (his), wakes me up at 5 AM for breakfast service, and somehow claimed the entire bed while I sleep on a corner. I bought him a $50 cat tree? Nope, he prefers the cardboard box it came in. Expensive organic food? Hard pass. He wants whatever I'm eating, obviously. The final straw was yesterday when I caught him judging my Zoom call performance from his throne (my desk chair). He gave me this look like 'really? That's your professional voice?' Then knocked my coffee mug off the table mid-presentation. I'm starting to think he's the one with a job and I'm just the unpaid intern. At least the health insurance is good – unlimited purr therapy and occasional head bonks. Worth it? Absolutely. Would I do it again? Already planning cat #2. #Pets #Cats #CatOwner

My cat thinks I'm the pet
LLama Loo

Old Testament and Torah: A Brief Introduction to God’s Word, Series Part 3

If you have made it through #1 and #2 of this series, congratulations on your first steps into the Old Testament! But these books aren’t just the “beginning” of the Bible—they are also the foundation of the Hebrew Scriptures, known as the Torah (or the “Law”). The Torah is made up of the first five books: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. For the Jewish people, the Torah is the heart of their faith and identity. It is more than history—it is covenant, instruction, and God’s revelation of who He is and how His people are to live. The Torah gives us the creation of the world, God’s promises to Abraham, the dramatic rescue of Israel from Egypt, the giving of the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai, and the laws that shaped Israel as a holy nation. Even today, the Torah is read, studied, and treasured in Jewish worship, reminding them of their unique relationship with Yahweh. For Christians, the Torah also holds incredible importance. Jesus Himself quoted these writings often and declared in Matthew 5:17 that He came not to abolish the Law but to fulfill it. The Torah points to the holiness of God, the brokenness of humanity, and our desperate need for redemption—a redemption that would ultimately come through Christ. But the story doesn’t stop there. After the Torah, the Old Testament continues with the Historical Books (Joshua through Esther), which record Israel’s journey into the Promised Land, their kings, their triumphs and failures. Then come the Wisdom and Poetry Books (Job through Song of Solomon), offering prayers, songs, and timeless counsel. Finally, the Prophets (Isaiah through Malachi) call God’s people back to faithfulness and point forward to the Messiah. So while the Torah is the foundation, the rest of the Old Testament builds upon it—like a house rising from its cornerstone. Every story, poem, and prophecy prepares us for the greater story God is telling, leading to Jesus Christ, the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets.

Old Testament and Torah: A Brief Introduction to God’s Word, Series Part 3
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