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The god of the Macedonians is MUCH more powerful than YHWH (lemmy.world)
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[–] [email protected] 48 points 3 weeks ago (7 children)

Wasn't the whole thing though that they could have done it in a year but their god punished them by making them wander aimlessly for 40 years?

[–] [email protected] 24 points 3 weeks ago (5 children)

The Lord's initial response to Israel's rejection is to destroy his people with pestilence (Numbers 14:12). Moses intervenes for the people, however, and has their lives spared (verses 13 - 20).

God's punishment on his people for refusing to enter that land he swore he would give them is that all those 20 years old or older will not enter the Promised Land (except Joshua and Caleb). The Israelites, he declares, will wander in the wilderness a total of 40 years until a new generation can enter Canaan.

Old god seems like a total toddler. Jesus is the man!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Jesus also has his negative parts 'One must hate their own father and mother, yes, even themselves, if they want to follow me'

[–] scoobford 8 points 3 weeks ago

That's when he's discussing people literally following him as disciples. Do not go on the road away from your family if you know you will miss your family and decide to turn back.

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