Mr. Smith was brought to Mercy Hospital (a Catholic hospital),and taken quickly in for coronary surgery.
The operation went well and, as the groggy man regained consciousness, he was reassured by a Sister of Mercy, who was waiting by his bed.
"Mr. Smith, you're going to be just fine," said the nun, gently patting his hand. "We do need to know, however, how you intend to pay for your stay here. Are you covered by insurance?"
"No, I'm not," the man whispered hoarsely.
"Then can you pay in cash?" persisted the nun.
"I'm afraid I cannot, Sister."
"Well, do you have any close relatives?" the nun questioned sternly.
"Just my sister in New Mexico," he volunteered. "But she's a humble spinster nun."
"Oh, I must correct you, Mr. Smith. Nuns are not spinsters - they are married to God."
"Wonderful," said Mr. Smith. "In that case, please send the bill to my brother-in -law."
So I woke up, and realized I hadn't sent this yet, so here's today's (yesterday's) email.
I only wrote two questions due to the extensive geneology in the first 9 chapters.
- What was Samuel called? "Samuel the s____"
- Of what tribe were the gatekeepers and musicians?
1. What did Hezekiah king of Judah do that set him apart from all other kinds of Judah (both before and after him)? He trusted in the Lord. (v. 18:5)
2. To which prophet did King Hezekiah send word upon hearing the threat from Assyria's king? Isaiah (v. 19:2)
3. What sign did the Lord give Hezekiah to show that he would be healed? He made the shadow on the sundial move ten degrees backwards --> that means He moved the sun!! (v. 20:8-11)
4. What feast/memorial was celebrated for the first time since the judges ruled Israel in King Josiah's 18th year of reign? the Passover (v. 23:21-23)
5. Why was Josiah unlike any other king? He turned to the the Lord with all his heart, soul, and might. (v. 23:25)
BONUS! Can you find the reference where Josiah's birth was foretold? (HINT: It was in yesterday's reading...) 1 Kings 13:1-2, the fulfillment of that prophecy is found in 2 Kings 23:15-16
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