As predicted by Elisha, the downfall of Samaria (The Northern tribes of Israel), has occurred. We know why it occurred. They transgressed the Covenant of the Lord and neither listened nor obeyed the Word of God. It's a frightening prospect, isn't it? Here are the people of … [Read more...] about #21 Sitting under a Fig – OT Survey
The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity
In his book, The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity, economist and professor at the University of California, Carlo M. Cipolla plots the identity and characteristics of stupid people. Those whom the bible calls a fool. At first, the book seems almost satirical, but satire was not … [Read more...] about The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity
#20 Jonah – OT Survey
In the gospel, God appoints His Son Jesus to take upon Himself the sins of the people. To that end, Jesus goes down into Sheol – down into the grave. Down into exile. In doing this, Jesus is a picture of Israel and represents God's People. God then brings His Son back into the … [Read more...] about #20 Jonah – OT Survey
The God Who Saves
The Christian faith stands unique in all of history as the only faith that has a God who saves. Vishnu, Brahma and Shiva do not save. The god of Islam does not save. Confucius does not save. Buddha does not save. Atheism does not save. The state does not save. These all admit … [Read more...] about The God Who Saves
#19 Walk Like an Egyptian – OT Survey
Though Solomon begins well, he later falls into repeated sin. Solomon sins against the law of kings in that he amasses horses, gold, chariots, and foreign women (Deuteronomy 17:16-17). Because of Solomon's sin, the nation of Israel is torn in two - Israel and it's 10 tribes in … [Read more...] about #19 Walk Like an Egyptian – OT Survey