Sorry Mark.  I see that you already answered this.  And you provided a
good answer too.  I didn't know that there were two words for "snake"
in the NT.  Thanks.

On 1/5/06, Kevin Sigafoos <ksigafoos@...> wrote:
> On 1/5/06, Mark McPherson <mark@...> wrote:
> >
> > I know that someone on here said that signs were only for the Jews. I can't
> > remember who it was - maybe I need a word of knowledge (grin)
> >
> > Mark 16 says something else
> >
> > 17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they
> > cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
> > 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall
> > not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
> > (KJV)
> >
> > These signs follow those who believe.  Not follow the Apostles, but those
> > who believe.  And I can't find a time limit on it.  It doesn't say "Warning:
> > this will expire in AD 100"  ;-)
> >
> > Mark
>
> Mark,
>
> Just curious ... do you pick up snakes and drink poison?  I know that
> there are some that do (and in KY if I recall correctly).  I also know
> that some of the snake handlers die each year as a result of their
> "worship."
>
> --
>
>
> Grace and peace,
> Kevin Sigafoos
> ---------------------
> For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be
> glory forever. Amen. (Rom 11:36)
>


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Grace and peace,
Kevin Sigafoos
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For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be
glory forever. Amen. (Rom 11:36)