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TWITTER BIRD READING BIBLE

Introducing The Twitter Bible

Irreverent from Rev. magazine
January/February 2010

I was a bit skeptical when, in 1982, Reader's Digest offered The Holy Bible as one of its condensed books. The Eight Commandments? The ten disciples? The Last Snack? (Actually, by cutting only repetitive texts, it trimmed the Old Testament by 55 percent and the New by 25 percent with nothing essential missing.)

I'm not sure, however, about the latest Scripture version: The Twitter Bible. This investigative humor columnist has obtained these exclusive excerpts:

    Had a very good work week, but looking forward to a day of rest. I AM

    Feeling really bad. Must have been something we ate. Adam and Eve

    I don't think my brother likes me. Abel

    The romantic cruise my husband promised turned out to be a real zoo. Mrs. Noah

    We'll be moving. No forwarding address at this time. Abraham

    Sleepless night. Wild dreams and my hip is killing me. Jacob

    Dream isn't working out exactly as planned. Joseph

    Pharaoh wants to kill my son. I'm a basket case! Jochebed, mother of Moses

    I've been out in the desert way too long! Moses

    Frog legs for dinner. Again! Pharaoh [JL]

    What part of "thou shalt not" don't you people understand?! I AM

    Looking for new manna recipes. Zipporah [FB]

    Hebrews are marching around Jericho for the seventh day in a row. Silly Jews! Rahab

    My last performance should bring down the house. Samson

    No longer following Eliphaz, Bildad and Zophar on Twitter. Job

    Facing giant too big to hit. Saul

    Facing giant too big to miss. David

    Played the Palace today. Tough room. David

    Nothing interesting happens around here. Think I'll relax in the tub. Bathsheba

    A thousand wives? I'm beginning to question my wisdom. Solomon

    "Like a swallow, like a crane, I twitter" Isaiah (38:14 NASB) [LG]

    Acquired four sharp, young executives in hostile take-over. I hope they fit into our corporate culture. King Nebuchadnezzar

    I'm afraid I've got some really, really bad news. Jeremiah

    Nice kitty. Nice kitty. Daniel

    You're not going to believe this fish story! Jonah

    Just found out Elizabeth and I are going to be first-time parents in our old age. I'm speechless! Zechariah

    My life is so boring! Mary

    Take back last post! Mary

    Mary, you're WHAT? Joseph

    I haven't felt my baby kick, but it sometimes feels like He's walking on water. Mary

    Caesar Augusta decrees all world should be taxed; Roman Senate deadlocked over payroll deduction. DailyScroll

    I told Joseph to make reservations! Mary

    Bored to death keeping watch over flock by night. Shepherds

    I think it's time to deliver this miracle baby. My wine broke! Mary

    Born city of David: Savior, Christ Lord. Sign 2 U: wrapped W swaddling clothes in manger. Glory 2 G in highest, on earth peace, goodwill 2 peeps. Angels

    Take back last post! Shepherds

    Magi came by the palace asking "Where is the king?" Not very wise men! Herod

    A lot to ponder. Mary

    AMBER ALERT! Twelve-year-old male. Last seen at Temple. Joseph and Mary

    Herod's wife wants my head. I'm sure it's just a figure of speech. John the Baptist

    Follow me. And not just on Twitter! Jesus [TM]

    Wow! Had a real mountain top experience today! Sons of Thunder

    We finally got rid of that trouble-maker Jesus. Caiaphas, high priest

    Oops! Caiaphas, high priest

    Just closed a real estate deal to die for! Ananias and Saphira

    Busy day persecuting Christians. Saul

    Busy day being persecuted as a Christian. Paul

    Everybody in the whole cell block was dancin' to the jail house rock. Paul and Silas

    Returning soon; can't give exact date and time. Jesus

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