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Jon Straumfjord is the author of numerous articles about the Seven Spirits of God and the God of the Bible. He is also the creator of the website http://www.7-spirits.com, and is the author of the book "The Seven Spirits of God."

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The Transgression of the Unnamed Prophet
Even though the unnamed Prophet had just delivered a powerful prophecy that was confirmed by miraculous signs, the Lord still punished him for disobedience, even though he was deceived into disobedience. Read
By: Jon Straumfjord | 24/05/2008 | Religion
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The Unnamed Prophet
Because Solomon had installed idolatry into Israel, Jeroboam was given authority over the ten northern tribes of Israel. However, Jeroboam acted even more unfaithfully than Solomon, so the Lord sent an unnamed Prophet to pronounce judgment on him. Read
By: Jon Straumfjord | 23/05/2008 | Religion
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David and Abigail
Nabal was a rich and miserly man who foolishly refused to reward the generosity of David and his men. However, Abigail, Nabal's wife, was a beautiful and intelligent woman, who was able to deflect David's retribution. Read
By: Jon Straumfjord | 22/05/2008 | Religion
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David and Saul
Both Saul, son of Kish, and David, son of Jesse, were anointed to be kings over Israel. But while Saul continually fought against the Lord to preserve his own kingship, David refused to lift his own hand in an effort to obtain what had been promised by the Lord. Read
By: Jon Straumfjord | 16/05/2008 | Religion
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David & Bathsheba
Even though David sinned in his relationship with Bathsheba, the Lord forgave him after he repented, but there were still consequences to his sin. Through it all, David acted in faith. Read
By: Jon Straumfjord | 15/05/2008 | Religion
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David & Goliath
Goliath intimidated in the armies of Israel by his sheer size and his gleaming bronze armor, but David trusted in the Lord and easily defeated the physically superior warrior. Read
By: Jon Straumfjord | 27/04/2008 | Religion
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Samuel, the Faithful Prophet
Samuel was dedicated to the Lord long before his birth, and the Lord honored his faithfulness by making him a prophet, even though the nation of Israel did not continually honor him as a prophet all the days of his life. Read
By: Jon Straumfjord | 26/04/2008 | Religion
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Jephthah: a Conflicted Man of Valor
Jephthah the Gileadite was a warrior and the son of a concubine. When times were good, he was dispossessed, but when war came, he was sought-out as a leader. He had faith, but with mixed results. Read
By: Jon Straumfjord | 24/04/2008 | Religion
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Samson: the Wayward Nazirite
Samson could hardly be considered a man of faith, nor a righteous man, nor a humble man, but the Lord was still willing to respond to Samson's last humble request in faith. Read
By: Jon Straumfjord | 23/04/2008 | Religion
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Deborah and Barak
Deborah and Barak represent an interesting study in contrasts: Deborah had her faith fully invested in the Lord, while Barak mixed faith and unbelief. Read
By: Jon Straumfjord | 26/03/2008 | Religion