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Scripture-first essays on symbols, claims, and devotional practice.

Each article names the popular reading, tests it against the cited passage, and keeps tradition distinct from what Scripture actually says.

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Day 10: Ten Lords A-Leaping – The Ten Commandments

“And God spoke all these words: 2 “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. 3 “You shall have no other gods before me. 4 “You shall…

EX 20:1–17 MATT 22:37–39

Day 9: Nine Ladies Dancing – The Fruit of the Spirit

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) Reflection: The nine ladies represent the…

GAL 5:22–23 GAL 5:25

Day 8: Eight Maids A-Milking – The Beatitudes

“Blessed are the poor in spirit,for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Blessed are those who mourn,for they will be comforted.Blessed are the meek,for they will inherit the earth.Blessed…

MATT 5:3–10 MATT 5:3

Day 7: Seven Swans A-Swimming – The Gifts of the Spirit

“We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if…

ROMANS 12:6–8 ISA 11:2–3