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One of my favorite ways to approach a biblical passage is to make it a treasure hunt. Where can we hear echoes of other biblical stories? Where are the women hiding? This game works with an English translation, but digging into the original languages—even just a little—provides another level of connection. Just remember to keep the chronology in order.
