Chapter 1 – Captivity Begins
The city of Jerusalem was destroyed this first time with its temple on the 9th of Av on the Hebrew calendar. The second time Jerusalem was destroyed along with the Temple in 70 CE also happened on the 9th of Av. Look up 9th of Av and read about all of the horrible things that have happened to the Jewish people on the 9th of Av. This day has become a day of mourning.
Biblical View of Women
The world has a skewed view of women and the church which doesn’t teach Torah has embraced this view. Young girls are taught that their God-given role as daughters, wives, and mothers, has less value than having a career. Titus outlines the roles of older and young women, the ‘keepers of the home.’ The Greek word for ‘keeper’ is ouros and means ‘guardian’ (Titus 2:3-5).
This Season Ends
Our final week of camp hosting at Cooper Creek during the crazy covid summer of 2020 has arrived. Fire pits are shoveled, bear boxes/food lockers are cleaned out, all of our firewood is sold, flags are folded, and mostly everything that needs to be put into hibernation until next year is ready to be inventoried….