visiting the sick, attending various meetings, and answering phone calls and emails are just some of the things that fill a pastor’s schedule. With all of these responsibilities, is it realistic for someone in ministry to spend valuable time in the original languages of the Bible? Learning Hebrew well enough to use it effectively, however, can save time in sermon or teaching preparation. In my opinion, many pastors shy away from preaching the Old Testament because of the time it takes to carefully
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