Biblical Anatomy #8 - FOREHEAD

Biblical Anatomy #8 - FOREHEAD

Today we continue studying in the series called "Biblical Anatomy."

Anatomy - is the study of parts and structures of organisms.

What is "Biblical Anatomy" you might ask?  It is the study of the structure of the Christian Body.  

Today we focus on the FOREHEAD:

Forehead - The part of the face between the eyebrows, the normal hairline and the temples.

The muscles of the forehead help to form facial expressions.  There are 4 basic motions that these forehead muscles can preform: 1.  The occipitofrontalis muscles raise the eyebrows and create a surprise expression.  2.  These same muscles move each eyebrow individually (one brow at a time) making a quizzical expression.  3.  The corrugator supecilii muscles pull eyebrows inward and  4.  push the eyebrows down creating a frown.

When studying the "Biblical forehead" we learn that it is very important.  The forehead protects the brain or the mind which symbolizes our wisdom, memory, knowledge, discernment, emotions.  In the verse below we see that we are to "bind the commandments on our forehead."  To me this has a twofold meaning.  First, the obvious one is that we are to memorize God's Word but to bind it to our forehead implies that it will withstand the test of time.  Second, the fact that it is bound to our forehead means that others will be able to see it (live God's law so that others will see).

The "forehead" is only mentioned at the beginning of the Bible when talking about memorizing God's Word and then at the end when "revealing" what will happen in the "end times".  In the verse below we learn that "the mark of the beast" will be on their right hands or their foreheads.  I believe that the "forehead" in Revelation is referring to the mind - the deception and brainwashing that will happen (or possibly is happening) in the end times.

"It also forced all people, great and small, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hands or on their foreheads."

Revelation 13:16

So many people are afraid to even read the book of Revelation but if we are children of God then we have NOTHING to fear.  We will NOT be harmed by the beast if we belong to God!  See the verse below - those who have the "seal of God on their foreheads" can NOT be harmed!!

If you are a Christian then your mind has been sealed (protected) by God!

Finally, since today is a very evil day on the calendar (October 31st), I thought we'd finish this post talking about trusting God even (or especially) when we are faced with an evil giant.  Let's look back at the Old Testament and specifically "David & Goliath" 

(In 1 Samuel).

Isn't it interesting that David, (by totally trusting God and following His plan) was able to take down the terrifying giant with just a tiny (tiny compared to a giant) stone!  And where did this stone hit Goliath??? - The forehead! (see verse below).

 

Memorize and live God's Word by "binding it to our foreheads".  

Take comfort in knowing that as a child of God your mind has been sealed (protected).

Previous "Biblical Anatomy" Posts:

#1 - BODY

#2 - MIND

#3 - HEAD

#4 - FACE

#5 - EYES

#6 - EARS

#7 - NOSE

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A Decade of Blogging - APPLES

A Decade of Blogging - APPLES
Time sure does fly!!  "God's Growing Garden" is 10 years old and I am going to be celebrating this milestone all year long.  There will be different topics each month and I will go through the past decade showcasing a post from each year, which will focus on that specific topic.

In this twenty-ninth post of this series I will feature 10 delicious APPLE recipes. 

Click on each title below to see the entire post - ENJOY!

Cranberry Apple Pie with Slivered Almonds

Applesauce Zucchini Bread

Rosehip Applesauce

 

Caramel "in-the-middle" Apple Muffins

Apple Pie with Walnut Crumb Topping

Apple Walnut Coffee Cake

Blackberry Applesauce

Apfel Kuchen or Apple Cake

Apple Cider Smoothie

Homemade Granola Bars - Apple Cinnamon

 

"Decade of Blogging" posts:

WINTER

JANUARY Bible Studies & Worship

CHOCOLATE

February RECIPES

FEBRUARY Bible Studies & Worship

March RECIPES

EASTER

SPRING

MARCH Bible Studies & Worship

APRIL Bible Studies & Worship

April RECIPES

MAY FLOWERS

MAY Bible Studies & Worship

May RECIPES

JUNE Bible Studies & Worship

June RECIPES

JULY Bible Studies & Worship

SUMMER

BERRIES

July RECIPES

AUGUST Bible Studies & Worship

CANNING

August RECIPES

SEPTEMBER Bible Studies & Worship

September RECIPES

SUNFLOWERS

OCTOBER Bible Studies & Worship

October RECIPES

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Tuesdays with a Twist Blog Hop #444

Welcome to Tuesdays with a Twist #444!

Before we get to the blog hop today - checkout this post:
My Favorite Pumpkin Varieties

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My Features this Week are:

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You're the STAR - Week#4 HOME (October 2021)

I can't believe that it is the last week of October already!  I hope that you are enjoying this beautiful season!

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Biblical Anatomy #7 - NOSE

Biblical Anatomy #7 - NOSE

Today we continue studying in the series called "Biblical Anatomy."

Anatomy - is the study of parts and structures of organisms.

What is "Biblical Anatomy" you might ask?  It is the study of the structure of the Christian Body.  

Today we focus on the NOSE:

Nose - The part of the human face or the forward part of the head of other vertebrates that contains the nostrils and organs of smell and forms the beginning of the respiratory tract.

The Biblical "nose" can be broken down into two important points:

1.  Most importantly, the nose is the organ where God breathed life into our soul (read Genesis 2:7 seen below): 

2.  The nose is one of the 5 organs that comprise the senses (vision, taste, touch, hearing and smell)

We are living souls only because God breathed the BREATH OF LIFE in each and every single one of us.

  

It is also through our nose/nostrils that we continue to breath everyday of our earthly life.  The EPA says that the average person takes between 17,280 and 23,040 breaths a day.  That's more than 6 million breaths a year!!

Moving on to the sense of smell.  In the Scripture passage below, Christ being glorified through us is described in the most beautiful way:

"The fragrance of His knowledge diffuses through us".

This makes me think of an essential oil diffuser:  the aroma can not be ignored but it is so pleasant and remains for a very long time.  We are like the diffuser - Jesus Christ is being disbursed through our life.  Jesus is the healing essential oil (The fragrance of Christ) and we are simply the vessel.

Jesus Christ is the aroma of life leading to life.

Previous "Biblical Anatomy" Posts:

#1 - BODY

#2 - MIND

#3 - HEAD

#4 - FACE

#5 - EYES

#6 - EARS

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Major Mushroom Year (Some Edible with Recipe)

Major Mushroom Year

This year we began growing our own edible mushrooms.  Just like any fruit or vegetable, homegrown is always better than store bough.  I think we chose the optimal year to begin cultivating mushrooms because I have also noticed more wild mushrooms than any other year.

Before I continue, I want to make it clear that I am NOT giving instruction or advice on how to find mushrooms and I am NOT giving any medical advice or any advice whatsoever.

(If you want to grow your own mushrooms click HERE for mushroom supplies )

All photos were taken by me (Angie Ouellette-Tower) and the mushrooms were all grown in my garden/yard.
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EDIBLE MUSHROOMS

Morel Mushroom

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Blue Oyster Mushroom

&

Italian Oyster Mushroom

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Wine Cap Mushroom

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RECIPES

Sausage & Wild Rice Stuffed Mushrooms

Gluten Free Millet Stuffed Mushrooms

UNKNOWN OR POISONOUS MUSHROOMS

Unknown Mushroom

(or maybe Crimson Waxcap??)

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Giant Puffball Mushroom

(some say they are edible but I have NEVER eaten them)

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Unknown Mushroom

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Unknown Mushroom

(growing on our firewood pile)

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Unknown Mushroom

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Turkey Tail Mushroom

(possibly medicinal - some say it might be cancer preventing - again, I am NOT giving any advice or making any claims)

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