Category: Old Testament

Thank you for the application question on Lamentations, “How does Lamentations teach God’s people to respond when we’re being disciplined by God for sin?” Sadly, God’s people don’t think too much of sin. It’s not a big deal or it doesn’t matter at all. We have become callous to sin. In fact, we don’t see it … Read More “Question: How does Lamentations teach God’s people to respond when we’re being disciplined by God for sin?” »

Thank you for the interpretation question, “Why are the Ten Commandments in Exodus 34 never discussed?” As I read Exodus 34 and your question, it appears that the words, “never discussed” needs to be clarify. When we use the term, discuss, it infers questioning, debating, and perhaps a compromise. It’s talking about the topic/subject to see … Read More “Question: Why are the Ten Commandments in Exodus 34 never discussed?” »

Thank you for the question on the visions of Daniel, “When the Biblical prophet Daniel saw the future, was he attempting to describe modern day vehicles or airplanes?” The visions that the Daniel received focuses on central figures and their actions in the future, not on the design of their times. Is it possible that he … Read More “Question: When the Biblical prophet Daniel saw the future, was he attempting to describe modern day vehicles or airplanes?” »

Thank you for the theological and biblical question on forgiveness of sin, “Why was there no sacrifice for intentional sins in the Old Testament, especially in the book of Leviticus?” In order to answer the question, one must consider the framework for the Laws of God. Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration: A. The primary … Read More “Question: Why was there no sacrifice for intentional sins in the Old Testament, especially in the book of Leviticus?” »

Thank you for the application question on Isaiah 55:8, “When reading Isaiah 55:8, do you somehow feel left out? How can you get to a better way of doing things?” As I read Isaiah 55:8–9, I can glad that God has a greater perspective of life. He sees the overall picture while I am looking at … Read More “Question: When reading Isaiah 55:8, do you somehow feel left out? How can you get to a better way of doing things?” »

Thank you for the question on Solomon’s Prayer in II Chronicle 1:11–12, “What is your understanding of 2 Chronicles 1:11-12? Would you say King Solomon got more than he bargained for?” As one reads the text, God granted to King Solomon more than he requested from him. It is not my understanding that Solomon bargain … Read More “Question: What is your understanding of 2 Chronicles 1:11-12? Would you say King Solomon got more than he bargained for?” »

Thank you for the interpretive question on Joshua 22:17, “Do they mean that the sin wasn’t forgiven them or what do they mean by not cleansed until this day (Joshua 22:17)?” The context of 22:17 is settlement of the Twelve Tribes into the Promised Land. The broader text says this in the NIV, “When they went … Read More “Question: Do they mean that the sin wasn’t forgiven them or what do they mean by not cleansed until this day (Joshua 22:17)?” »

Thank you for the biblical question on Job 1:6, “Is job 1:6 biblical proof that the sons of God were of an angelic nature and not of the line of Seth as thought in Genesis 6:4?” When one does a critical study, it is best to rely on the Hebrew and or Greek text rather than … Read More “Question: Is job 1:6 biblical proof that the sons of God were of an angelic nature and not of the line of Seth as thought in Genesis 6:4?” »