Introduction: In the original language of the Iraq area ‘Babylon’ means the ‘Gate to God’. In Gen 11: 1-9 the story about ‘Babel’ is with the mix of languages the same word. The Genesis account of what was attempted at Babylon, the ‘Gate to God’ was to build a structure to reach into the heavensContinue reading “Revelation 18: 1-8….Are Babylon and Babel connected?”
Category Archives: Bible History
Isaiah 46: 1-7….An honest comparison!
Introduction: There are two authors of every book of the Bible – and sometimes more than two. Moses wrote the first five books of the Old Testament, but who penned Deuteronomy 34: 8-10? I suggest that here is a third author. I suggest that Moses was the second author, writing stimulated and supervised by God!Continue reading “Isaiah 46: 1-7….An honest comparison!”
Psalm 90: 1-8….What did Moses say on this matter of God’s Forgettery?
Introduction: The title ‘A PRAYER OF MOSES, THE MAN OF GOD.’ was apparently written above this Psalm centuries after it was first written and had been frequently sung. We know that Moses could sing songs about God as recorded in Exodus 13 & Deuteronomy 33. The basic thought of this Psalm is a Mosaic recordContinue reading “Psalm 90: 1-8….What did Moses say on this matter of God’s Forgettery?”
Psalm 89: 38-45….Do the Jews deserve to be hated?
Introduction: This is a long Psalm. This is the fifth day that we have spent choosing sections as thoughts for devotions and there is enough remaining for another devotional tomorrow to end the Psalm. We know the name of the author or maybe we only think we do. Ethan was named by David as oneContinue reading “Psalm 89: 38-45….Do the Jews deserve to be hated?”
Psalm 89: 30-37….Again time to stop and think!
Introduction: Yesterday ended with God’s strong promises to those who were to follow in the lineage of David but today the note is very different – David’s progeny weren’t all of the same quality as David! God continues speaking,,,, 30 If his children forsake my lawand do not walk according to my rules,31 if theyContinue reading “Psalm 89: 30-37….Again time to stop and think!”
Psalm 89: 19-29….Why such a dramatic change of subject? Or is it a poetic trick?
Introduction: Yesterday we were hearing all about the good characteristics of God and talking about the thorough blessedness of those living in a close relationship with God. Suddenly we have this sentence thrown into the Psalm, ‘Of old you spoke in a vision to your godly one, and said: etc‘. Who is the ‘you’? andContinue reading “Psalm 89: 19-29….Why such a dramatic change of subject? Or is it a poetic trick?”
Psalm 89: 11-18….Looking at God in earthly terms!
Seeing a rainbow across the sky enlightens the darkest storm!
Various Passages …. Are History and Liturgy and study/think-ing important for Christians?
Introduction: If history is not important for the church why are so many books of the Bible historical books? From Genesis to Job all the books are based on History! Many of the prophetic books mention historical facts and the first five books of the New Testament are historical! And simple reading is not enoughContinue reading “Various Passages …. Are History and Liturgy and study/think-ing important for Christians?”
Isaiah 41: 1-10….Note the difference that God makes!
1 Listen to me in silence, O coastlands;let the peoples renew their strength;let them approach, then let them speak;let us together draw near for judgment. – Who do you think are the peoples of the Coastlands being referred to here? The descendants of Jacob, or the descendants of Esau who inhabit the surrounding countries? WhoContinue reading “Isaiah 41: 1-10….Note the difference that God makes!”
Psalm 81: 1-7….Shout, shout for joy!
1 Sing aloud to God our strength;shout for joy to the God of Jacob!2 Raise a song; sound the tambourine,the sweet lyre with the harp.3 Blow the trumpet at the new moon,at the full moon, on our feast day.4 For it is a statute for Israel,a rule of the God of Jacob.5 He made itContinue reading “Psalm 81: 1-7….Shout, shout for joy!”