Speak Life Church
A Christian podcast of encouragement. A show to restore peoples' relationship with God. It seeks to build faith, produce joy and point out God's work in our lives. Hosted by Rev. Kenn Blanchard
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Hope in God is Different
11/17/2024
Hope in God is Different
What is hope? What is it not, biblically. Real hope. “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful” (Heb. 10:23). 2 Corinthians 3:12 Psalm 46:10 Proverbs 13:12 1 Thessalonians 4:13 1 Corinthians 13:13 Ephesians 2:12 Romans 15: 13 Thank you for your prayers. Praying for you too. We are going to make it. Kenn
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“Be careful how you are talking to yourself because you are listening.” ― Lisa M. Hayes
11/10/2024
“Be careful how you are talking to yourself because you are listening.” ― Lisa M. Hayes
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion. “Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from troubles” (Proverbs 21:23). Most of our slanderous remarks are not made to others’ faces but rather behind their backs. We need to set guiding principles in our life so we can guard our self from being unkind to others, even when speaking about them in private conversation. The Bible tells us, “Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, Him I will destroy; The one who has a haughty look and a proud heart, Him I will not endure…. Let not a slanderer be established in the earth; Let evil hunt the violent man to overthrow him… And whoever spreads slander is a fool” (Psalm 101:5, 140:11, Proverbs 10:18). “If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless” (James 1:26).
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Meditate on the Words of God. - Episode 365
11/03/2024
Meditate on the Words of God. - Episode 365
What is the Bible? Are you Praying? Meditation (God’s way) The shell game of life today. Psalm 1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
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Forgiving Yourself Starts Now
10/27/2024
Forgiving Yourself Starts Now
Here are a few Bible verses about forgiveness that might resonate with you: Ephesians 4:32: “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” Matthew 6:14-15: “For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” 1 John 1:9: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Colossians 3:13: “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance Psalm 38:4: “My guilt has overwhelmed me like a burden too heavy to bear.”
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I'm Undone
10/20/2024
I'm Undone
Isaiah 6 the meaning of being undone. being in the presence of God. Goal for this week. prayer. works in progress.
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Grace Quotient - GQ
10/15/2024
Grace Quotient - GQ
2 Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. We Wear the Mask By Paul Laurence Dunbar We wear the mask that grins and lies, It hides our cheeks and shades our eyes,— This debt we pay to human guile; With torn and bleeding hearts we smile, And mouth with myriad subtleties. Why should the world be over-wise, In counting all our tears and sighs? Nay, let them only see us, while We wear the mask. We smile, but, O great Christ, our cries To thee from tortured souls arise. We sing, but oh the clay is vile Beneath our feet, and long the mile; But let the world dream otherwise, We wear the mask! He let me fail but He didn’t let me fall. love you, Kenn
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Thoughts about Joy
10/06/2024
Thoughts about Joy
Defining Joy Lessons learned from my own observations. Phillipians 4:4 Psalm 16:11 Galatians 5:22-23 James 1:2 James 1:3-4 2 Corinthinians 4:17 1 Peter 3:15
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Spiritual Maturity - Episode 360
09/29/2024
Spiritual Maturity - Episode 360
Gods purpose for your life is for you to become a mature christian. Colossians 1:28 We proclaim Him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, so that we may present every man complete in Christ. NASB Mind Body Soul The eight stages of growth The water bearer story For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11
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Time is one of the greatest gifts that God has given us.
09/22/2024
Time is one of the greatest gifts that God has given us.
Ecclesiastes 3 Ephesians 5:15-17 James 4:14 Psalm 39:4-5 Psalm 103:15-18
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Kingdom of Heaven - 358
09/15/2024
Kingdom of Heaven - 358
Support Team Whimsy. Acts 1:9-11. These were his last words. As they watched, he was taken up and disappeared in a cloud. They stood there, staring into the empty sky. Suddenly two men appeared—in white robes! They said, “You Galileans!—why do you just stand here looking up at an empty sky? This very Jesus who was taken up from among you to heaven will come as certainly—and mysteriously—as he left.” Mark 1:15
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Do You Believe? EP 357
09/08/2024
Do You Believe? EP 357
Romans 10: 13 for “Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.” 14 How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher? 15 How will they preach unless they are sent? Just as it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who [a]bring good news of good things!” Do you believe in God? Do you trust Him Have you confused traditions and our culture over faith in God? Then Change For believers, another way to think of it is that faith is aligned with your belief in God, while culture is aligned with the practices of the people within your faith. Trusting God, in whom he sent you, in what he kept you from, your power, your untapped power How do you prove to someone that you trust them? You test them. DO YOU BELIEVE. Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. DO YOU BELIEVE. Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. Jame 2:19 Do you believe? Love, Rev. Kenn Blanchard Blues Cast -
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Do You Feel Like a Fake? - Ep 356
09/01/2024
Do You Feel Like a Fake? - Ep 356
Imposter Syndrome When Jesus came into the coasts of Cæsarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. Matthew 16:13-17 Imposter syndrome (IS) is a behavioral health phenomenon described as self-doubt of intellect, skills, or accomplishments among high-achieving individuals. Don't get it twisted. Christian perfection involves a perfection of humility, not striving in vain to be without flaw. It involves humbly acknowledging our sins, repenting of them in Confession as often as we need to, trusting in God's forgiveness, and continually asking for the grace to avoid those sins in the future.
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Watch Your Mouth - Episode 355
08/25/2024
Watch Your Mouth - Episode 355
1 Thessalonians 5:18 Proverbs 18:21 James 3: 6-12 A curse is when you look out and judge current circumstances as they presently are. A blessing is when you view the same circumstance in the future, taking into consideration the passage of time and the insights it has brought you. While in this very moment, things may be sad or feel bad.
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Restoration - episode 354
08/18/2024
Restoration - episode 354
Jeremiah 30:17: "But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds..." 1 Peter 5:10, 2 Chronicles 7:14, James 1:5 Restoration can be defined as the act of returning something to its former condition. Making something new again. Restoring can also make things better than their current state. The Bible says a lot about this. Our Heavenly Father's restoring power is one of the greatest promises from Scripture.
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You don’t want this smoke. (to be Called)
08/11/2024
You don’t want this smoke. (to be Called)
"For many are called, but few are chosen." 1. Mark 10:45"For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many"¹. 2. Galatians 5:13 - "For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another"¹. Many of us are Called but not to preach or pastor.
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Trusting God is a Process.
08/04/2024
Trusting God is a Process.
Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it to you." John 15:16 KJV We all go through things that don't make sense: A friend walked out of a relationship. The company is downsizing. They don't need you anymore. Sometimes, it feels like we're going backward. It's easy to live frustrated and think, "God, why is this happening"? God's ways are not ours; He can see things we can't see. And just because it's unfair doesn't mean God is not in control. Many believe God is all good, all wise, and always in control - until our lives take an unexpected turn. When relationships fail, finances falter, or the doctor calls back with grim news. Time is one of the parts of a process. Guess who is not in control of time? You and me. A process is a series of steps and decisions involved in the way work is completed. We may not realize it, but processes are everywhere and in every aspect of our leisure and work. A few examples of processes might include: Preparing breakfast Placing an order Developing a budget Writing a work order Triaging a patient Cleaning a room Changing oil in a car Strapping down a truck Refueling an aircraft Putting gas in the car God works with process. He works in steps and processes towards a promise, a transformation process, a journey to a destination. Scripture tells us that the steps of a man are ordered by the Lord (Psalm 37:23) which means that God works in us step by step and not instant as we would like. The Law of Process reminds us that God works in stages. He processes you first, and then does great works through you. So if you're waiting for the manifestation of your season of greater, hang in there. It's on the way. I know your processing phase may be painful, frustrating and rough, but trust God. 12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; 13 but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation. 14 If you are reviled [a]for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. 15 Make sure that none of you suffers as a murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or a [b]troublesome meddler; 16 but if anyone suffers as a Christian, he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in this name. 17 For it is time for judgment to begin [c]with the household of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18 And if it is with difficulty that the righteous is saved, [d]what will become of the godless man and the sinner? 19 Therefore, those also who suffer according to the will of God shall entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing what is right. Where did this come from? (In the Bible). Help me with the ref. Love you, Kenn @revkennblanchardandtheblues - YouTube Channel (subscribe)
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351- El Shammah
07/28/2024
351- El Shammah
The God that hears El Shammah Elohim Shama: The God Who Hears But He doesn't merely hear our words; He is also moved by the unvoiced groanings of our hearts (Romans 8:26) “God heard their groaning and he remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac and with Jacob.”–Exodus 2:24 Genesis Hagar and Ishmael 16 Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. But she had an Egyptian slave named Hagar; 2 so she said to Abram, “The Lord has kept me from having children. Go, sleep with my slave; perhaps I can build a family through her.” Abram agreed to what Sarai said. 3 So after Abram had been living in Canaan ten years, Sarai his wife took her Egyptian slave Hagar and gave her to her husband to be his wife. 4 He slept with Hagar, and she conceived. When she knew she was pregnant, she began to despise her mistress. 5 Then Sarai said to Abram, “You are responsible for the wrong I am suffering. I put my slave in your arms, and now that she knows she is pregnant, she despises me. May the Lord judge between you and me.” 6 “Your slave is in your hands,” Abram said. “Do with her whatever you think best.” Then Sarai mistreated Hagar; so she fled from her. 7 The angel of the Lord found Hagar near a spring in the desert; it was the spring that is beside the road to Shur. 8 And he said, “Hagar, slave of Sarai, where have you come from, and where are you going?” “I’m running away from my mistress Sarai,” she answered. 9 Then the angel of the Lord told her, “Go back to your mistress and submit to her.” 10 The angel added, “I will increase your descendants so much that they will be too numerous to count.” 11 The angel of the Lord also said to her: “You are now pregnant and you will give birth to a son. You shall name him Ishmael,[a] for the Lord has heard of your misery. 12 He will be a wild donkey of a man; his hand will be against everyone and everyone’s hand against him, and he will live in hostility toward[b] all his brothers.” 13 She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen[c] the One who sees me.” 14 That is why the well was called Beer Lahai Roi[d]; it is still there, between Kadesh and Bered. 15 So Hagar bore Abram a son, and Abram gave the name Ishmael to the son she had borne. 16 Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar bore him Ishmael.
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350 - Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
07/21/2024
350 - Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
Proverbs 16:3 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. Isaiah 55:8-9 8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. 9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. 16 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord. 2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits. 3 Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established. 4 The Lord hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. 5 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. 6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil. 7 When a man's ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. 8 Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. 9 A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps Proverbs 5:21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings. Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
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Luke 17:21 - The Kingdom of God... (episode 348)
07/14/2024
Luke 17:21 - The Kingdom of God... (episode 348)
What does the Kingdom of God is within you,mean? Beware of the worldview. love you, Kenn
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Stop Wasting Your Time
07/07/2024
Stop Wasting Your Time
Proverbs 16:3 Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. Solomon said Psalm 127 1-2: Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep. Ephesians 5:16-17 16 making the most of your time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend ~ Theophratus…. Don't waste time or time will waste you Time waits for no one. Please continue to pray for yourself, your family, your friends, your enemies, this country, and this guy. Shalom, Baby, Rev. Kenn Blanchard
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Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith
06/30/2024
Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith
Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test? 2 Cor 13:5 The follow up from last week. Thank you for listening. the podcast will continue...
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Is it your duty to judge others? - 346
06/23/2024
Is it your duty to judge others? - 346
Rev. Kenn Blanchard asks you to respond to a couple of questions in this episode. Please respond by email or text.
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Hospital visit
06/17/2024
Hospital visit
Just a quick note to let you know I am sick. Be back soon, I pray.
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Climbing the stairs
06/09/2024
Climbing the stairs
I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. john 10:9 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.” Rev 3:20 Trouble in life are like stairs to heaven after you are saved.
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What I learned from the latest Exorcist movie.
06/02/2024
What I learned from the latest Exorcist movie.
False Guilt = not good enough Howbeit there is not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat it as a thing offered unto an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled. But not everyone possesses this knowledge. Some people are still so accustomed to idols that when they eat sacrificial food they think of it as having been sacrificed to a god, and since their conscience is weak, it is defiled. 1 Corinthians 8:7 False guilt can result in depression and spiritual paralysis. Someone suffering from false guilt may feel that God has given up on him and despair of ever being sanctified. False guilt tends to be very “me-centered,” rather than God-centered. The tendency is to think we’ll never be good enough and focus on our shortcomings. The cure for false guilt is the gospel. If you’re a Christian, start by confessing any known sin. The promise of God in is for believers: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” Remember that, once a sin has been forgiven, it’s forgiven for good. God separates our sin from us “as far as the east is from the west” ().
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Doubts (episode 342)
05/26/2024
Doubts (episode 342)
Luke 24:38 Hebrews 11:6 Matthew 28:16-17 James 1:6-7 Jude 22
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Staying right - 341
05/19/2024
Staying right - 341
In the Bible, Matthew 12:43–45 states that an evil spirit that leaves a person goes to arid places in search of rest, but finds none. It then says, "I will return to the house I left". When it arrives, it finds the house clean and in order, and then takes seven more wicked spirits with it, and they live there. The final condition of that man is worse than the first. John 14:31) Seeing then they had not the protection of Angels, and were burdened with the useless observances of the Law, and the traditions of the Pharisees, the Devil returns to his former dwelling, and, taking to him seven other demons, inhabits it as before. 43 “When the unclean spirit has gone out of a person, it passes through waterless places seeking rest, but finds none. 44 Then it says, ‘I will return to my house from which I came.’ And when it comes, it finds the house empty, swept, and put in order. 45 Then it goes and brings with it seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they enter and dwell there, and the last state of that person is worse than the first. So also will it be with this evil generation.”
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In Pursuit of Righteousness.
05/12/2024
In Pursuit of Righteousness.
1 Corinthians 1:30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: 2 Corinthians 5:21: "He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him."
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In times of disappointment -339
05/05/2024
In times of disappointment -339
Whoever believes in Him will not be disappointed.” Romans 10:11 One thing that is true about all of us is that, we all face disappointments. In every area of our lives, whether it be in our relationships, marriage, business, ministry, work place, life situation, etc. there is always disappointments that we have to overcome. To be disappointed is to be discouraged or sad because of an unmet expectation regarding someone or something. “Losses and disappointments are the trials of our faith, our patience, and our obedience. “You know how addiction works. It starts like this: There’s some kind of disappointment or distress in your life. As a result you choose to deal with that distress with an agent; it might be sex, it might be drugs, it might be alcohol. “Disappointment and failure are not signs that God has forsaken you or stopped loving you. Be very careful when you get discouraged and disappointed. This is a pivotal moment in regard to how you walk with the Lord in this specific season of your life. You can either dwell on the negative, which will cause you to stumble because your disappointment can easily zap the spiritual strength out of you, or you can focus on Christ. Keeping your mind on the Lord and the love of God will help your feet from stumbling. By doing so, you live in the light of eternity and you learn to trust in God’s will. What’s your response going to be? The next move you make after disappointment is crucial to your spiritual health. Pray in times of disappointment Be vulnerable before the Lord. God already knows how you feel. Don’t try to hide your emotions, but instead bring them to Him. I know first-hand that disappointment is painful. Disappointments in my life has led to many tears. It’s either your disappointment is going to drive you away from God or it is going to drive you to God. God understands how you feel. Talk to Him about your questions. Talk to Him about your doubts. Talk to Him about your confusion. He knows that you are struggling with these things and more. Be open and allow Him to encourage you, comfort you, guide you, and remind you of His sovereignty. "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted, saves those whose spirit is crushed." -Psalm 34:19 "Cast your cares upon the Lord who will give you support." -Psalm 55:23 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 ESV We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;
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Things About Mary You May Not Know - Ep 338
04/28/2024
Things About Mary You May Not Know - Ep 338
8 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT MARY THE MOTHER OF JESUS Fact #1: Mary comes from the Old Testament name Miriam which carries a meaning of bitterness, sorrow and trouble. Mary was from the tribe of Judah and the lineage of David. This was a. fulfillment of the prophecy (Isaiah 11:1, Jeremiah 23:5-6) Fact #3: Mary was poor and was raised in a small, remote village called Nazareth. Fact #4: Mary was uneducated according to the standard of the world but knew God for herself. Fact #5: Mary was in the first stage of marriage. In Jewish practices, marriages had 3 stages. In the first step was the signing of the contract called a ketubbah. The couple was married but were not permitted to have sex. That why the Bible says she was betrothed. A betrothal could only be broken by death or divorce. Which is why although they had not yet engaged in sex, Joseph was going to divorce her. Fact #6: How old was Mary when she gave birth to Jesus? Betrothal usually happened right after puberty so Mary was likely in her early teens when she became pregnant and gave birth to Jesus. Fact #7: Due to her pregnancy Mary did not enter the second stage of marriage until after Jesus was born. In this stage, the marriage was consummated. And in the final stage, a celebratory feast was held. Fact #8: Jesus was Mary’s firstborn. She had other children afterwards (Luke 2:7.) She had four sons and an undisclosed number of daughters (Mark 6:3; Matt 13:55,56) Song at the end was from Sarah (A listener like you)
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