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Judgment seat translates bema , which, in its simplest definition, describes a place reached by steps, or a platform. The Septuagint (the Greek translation of the Old Testament) uses it that way in Nehemiah 8:4. In Greek culture bema referred to the elevated platform on which victorious athletes received their crowns, much like the medal stand in the modern Olympic games. In the New Testament it was used on the judgment seats of Pilate (Matt. 27:19; John 19:13), Herod (Acts 12:21), and Festus (Acts 25:6, 10, 17). There was also a bema at Corinth, where unbelieving Jews unsuccessfully accused Paul before the Roman proconsul Gallio (Acts 18:12, 16, 17). A person was brought before a bema to have his or her deeds examined, in a judicial sense for indictment or exoneration, or for the purpose of recognizing and rewarding some achievement. Writing to the Romans of this same event, Paul described it as “the judgment seat [ bema ] of God” (Rom 14:10). God the Father is the ultimate Judge, but He has “given all judgment to the Son” (John 5:22).
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Chicken Stock #2

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Meats Chicago Soup 6 Servings

INGREDIENTS

5 -(up to)
6 lb Chicken; cut in pieces
1/4 lb Celery; sliced
3 Carrots; sliced (up to)
5 Sprigs parsley
2 ts Salt
1/2 ts White pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Chicken Stock:
1. Place all ingredients except salt and pepper in an 8-quart pot. Add cold
water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Skim off fat that rises to top. Add salt and pepper, cover. Reduce heat
and simmer for 2-1/2 hours.
3. Remove chicken pieces. Strain stock through 2 layers of cheesecloth.
Cool stock. Refrigerate until needed. Makes about 6 cups.
MESON DEL LAGO
E. ONTARIO AVENUE, CHICAGO
BEVERAGE: CARTA BLANCA
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