In this Biblical recap of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling, we'll discuss gloating, flattery, and - gasp - dragons in the Bible?!

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Episode 14: Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback

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• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, by J.K. Rowling - Chapter 14
• Bible References:
  • (Wand of the Week) Proverbs 15:3 - The Lord is watching everywhere, keeping his eye on both the evil and the good.
  • Psalm 44:19 (KJV) - Though thou hast sore broken us in the place of dragons, and covered us with the shadow of death
  • Genesis 1:21 - And God created great whales
  • Ezekiel 29:3 - Refers to the Pharaoh of Egypt as the great dragon (or in other translations, the great monster, serpent, or even crocodile)
  • Psalm 12:2-3 - Neighbors lie to each other, speaking with flattering lips and deceitful hearts. May the Lord cut off their flattering lips and silence their boastful tongues.
  • Psalm 141:3 - Take control of what I say, O Lord, and guard my lips.
  • Mark 4:22 - For everything that is hidden will eventually be brought into the open, and every secret will be brought to light.
  • Proverbs 24:17-18 - Don’t rejoice when your enemies fall; don’t be happy when they stumble. For the Lord will be displeased with you and will turn his anger away from them.
  • Romans 3:10 - Just as it is written, no one is righteous - not even one. (Paul is quoting from Psalm 14 here.)

Other References:

• Maple Wands - https://www.wizardingworld.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/wand-woods
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