Tawny Owl (see Owl).
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Hound
Hound (see Dog).
Source: [Anon-Animals]
Hounds are a kind of dog, usually one that is used for hunting men or animals.
Whereas today in America, many people have a canine as a pet, this was not so much the case in ancient times. Today people kiss their dog on their mouth (dogs lick their rear ends and genitals with that same mouth making that kissing of their dogs a filthy custom), dogs were seen as unclean animals in the Bible. Dogs were mainly used for their character of barking at strangers, so they were more of a natural alarm system. This extensions to attacking intruders.
2 Peter 2:22 But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.
Luke 16:21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.
So dogs are accustomed to filthy habits.
Philippians 3:2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.
You cannot understand this warning by Paul unless you understand true evangelism, taking the gospel out into the street or door to door to explain the gospel to people on a one on one basis. When doing that, you will meet guard dogs that will bark and try to bite you. Paul says to be careful with them. — David Cox
Lamb
Lamb (see Sheep).
Source: [Anon-Animals]
A lamb is a type of cattle bred for its meat and wool. While it is like a cow, it is smaller, and a less aggressive type. God makes a special association between Christians and sheep. The pastor of sheep is also identified as the spiritual caretaker of Christians, God’s children. The point being the contrast between sheep and cattle, between a pastor and a cowpoke. Cowboys who tend cows are often cruel to the cattle because they won’t move very easily. They typically use whips and cattle prods which get the cattle to move because of pain and stress. Pastors use their kind caring relationship to build a relationship between pastors and sheep and the sheep typically follow the pastor. In our spiritual life, this focuses on the pastor being Christlike and the sheep follow his example of Christ.
Lamb
Horse
Horse. Horses are mentioned often in the Bible. But they were of little importance to the average Hebrew, who found it more practical to keep a donkey to ride or an ox to pull the plow. Horses were traded for food when money failed during a famine in Egypt (Gen. 47:17). Some kings used swift horses rather than camels to carry messages (Esth. 8:10,14). But for the most part, Hebrews thought of horses in terms of war. Continue reading
Tortoise
Turtle
Turtle.
Both turtles and tortoises (a type often found in Palestine) and their eggs and meat were eaten. In (Numbers 6:10) and (Jeremiah 8:7) (KJV), turtle is simply an abbreviation of turtledove. The context clearly indicates that a bird is meant, not the silent, slow-moving turtle.
Source: [Anon-Animals]
Katydid
Katydid (see Grasshopper).
Source: [Anon-Animals]
Katydid
The idea of grasshoppers are that they devour farmers fields and crops, making them a threat to their existence. They are hated by farmers, especially as they have the possibility of multiplying and attacking in great swarms that do great destruct to farmers crops, as well as their fodder for their animals.
Fox
Fox. Foxes were common predators in Bible times. Since they fed on small rodents like rats and mice, they helped to protect the grain crops. But their fondness for grapes caused farmers much grief. Sometimes they even tunneled under protective walls to feast on grapevines (Song 2:15). Foxes also settle in holes and burrows, often those abandoned by other animals. Jesus pointed out that foxes have holes, but the Son of Man had nowhere to lay His head (Matt. 8:20).
Foxes have a keen sense of sight, smell, and hearing. They are also clever enough to lie in wait for prey. They may even play dead to attract a bird within striking range. When hunted, they are cunning and devious, misleading their pursuers. Jesus compared Herod, the Roman tetrarch of Galilee and Perea, to a fox, because of his crafty, devious nature (Luke 13:32).
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Church Growth via Cell Groups
Church Growth via Cell Groups is a short explanation of why the use of cell groups for growing a church is not biblical.