Category: Old Testament

Thank you for the question on Moses shattering the Ten Commandments, “Did Moses shatter the original Ten Commandments in a fit of rage or was he following God’s wishes?” As one reads Exodus 32, Moses shattered the Ten Commandments out of his anger when he saw the Israelites violating the commands of God. Exodus 32 says … Read More “Did Moses shatter the original Ten Commandments in a fit of rage or was he following God’s wishes?” »

Thank you for the question, ”Does Scripture say that God deceived Abraham?” As I read the life of Abraham, God didn’t deceive Abraham. Deception involves misleading someone for one’s own advantage. It is a trick to get the upper hand over a person. A test is asking/revealing some information to see how that person responds. It … Read More “Does Scripture say that God deceived Abraham?” »

Thank you for the question on the genealogy of Jesus, “Did Jesus belong to the tribe of Judah?” The genealogies given in the Gospels states that through the lineage of Joseph and Mary, Jesus is a descendant of Judah. I. Joseph “adopted” Jesus as his own son. Matthew 1 says this in the NASB-NIV Parallel New … Read More “Did Jesus belong to the tribe of Judah?” »

Thank you for the question on building the Temple, “Did God commanded Solomon to build a temple or was it only because David, his father, desired it?” As one reads II Samuel 7, King David reflected that he lived in a palace while the Ark of the Covenant was in an open space being weather beaten … Read More “Did God commanded Solomon to build a temple or was it only because David, his father, desired it?” »

Thank you for the question of the universe before there was the sun and moon, “How did God separate the light from the dark before there was a sun and a moon, according to Genesis 1?” Before I give an opinion, I would be the first to admit I am not a physicist or an cosmologist. … Read More “How did God separate the light from the dark before there was a sun and a moon, according to Genesis 1?” »

Thank you for the interpretative question on Genesis 18:11–12, “What are your thoughts on the Bible verses Genesis 18:11–12?” As one reads the broader context, this help us to understand the response of Sarah overhearing a conversation between Abraham and God. My thoughts on this passage are as follows.: A. Sarah may be saying, “God, … Read More “What are your thoughts on the Bible verses Genesis 18:11-12?” »

Thank you for the question, “Which Pharaoh is mentioned in the Bible?” As I have been reading through the Old Testament, I just completed reading I and II Kin-gs as well as I and II chronicles. One of my observations is that in those books, there are mentioning of Pharaohs in the text. It’s my intention … Read More “Which pharaoh is mentioned in the Bible?” »

Thank you for the question, “When God punished Adam in the Garden for willful disobedience, and the Bible stated that Eve was actually deceived, did the context of the incident backed this punishment? What is the eternal fate of Adam and Eve then?” As one reads Genesis 3, Adam freely took of the fruit that Eve … Read More “When God punished Adam in the Garden for willful disobedience, and the Bible stated that Eve was actually deceived, did the context of the incident backed this punishment? What is the eternal fate of Adam and Eve then?” »

Thank you for the question, “After God had completely wiped out the inhabitants of Jericho in the book of Joshua, who, now, were the inhabitants in the days of Elijah and Elisha as found in the books of The Kings?” As I read the question, I would like to make two clarifying points before I answer … Read More “After God had completely wiped out the inhabitants of Jericho in the book of Joshua, who, now, were the inhabitants in the days of Elijah and Elisha as found in the books of The Kings?” »