Category: Old Testament

Thank you for the question on the appearance of Satan to Eve, “In Genesis, why did Satan decide to speak to Eve as a serpent and not as himself or a different creature?” The Scriptures at times explains the reason why something was going to happen and at times the Scriptures do not give the reason … Read More “In Genesis, why did Satan decide to speak to Eve as a serpent and not as himself or a different creature?” »

Thank you for the question on the cause of diminishing age before and after Noah’s Flood, “What happened to the atmosphere and quality of the air after Noah’s flood in that Noah himself still lived to be 950 years old but Abraham didn’t make 200 and Moses even less?” As one reads Genesis 5–10, the Scriptures … Read More “What happened to the atmosphere and quality of the air after Noah’s flood in that Noah himself still lived to be 950 years old but Abraham didn’t make 200 and Moses even less?” »

Thank you for the question on the Tower of Babel’s language, “Could the language spoken at the Tower of Babel have been preserved throughout the thousands of years or is it lost forever when God confused their speech?” With the recent discovery of Gokekli Tepe in Southern Turkey, this site has been date to 12,000 BCE … Read More “Could the language spoken at the Tower of Babel have been preserved throughout the thousands of years or is it lost forever when God confused their speech?” »

Thank you for the question about Genesis, “What is your reflection about Genesis 2:27-34?” May I suggest that one review the passage of Genesis 2:27–34. The problem is that there are no verses after Genesis 2:25 and in Genesis 1:31 that is the last verse. The chapter is in correct or the verses are incorrect. Assuming … Read More “What is your reflection about Genesis 2:27-34?” »

Thank you for the question on the ancient world before Noah’s Flood, “Is it possible that the ancient world which existed before Noah’s flood would have actually been more technologically and culturally advanced than the world that followed after?” The question is a hypothetical one and it is an interesting question. My answer is slightly different … Read More “Is it possible that the ancient world which existed before Noah’s flood would have actually been more technologically and culturally advanced than the world that followed after?” »

Thank you for the question on Boaz and Ruth, “In what way was Boaz responsible for what happened to Ruth?” As one reads the Book of Ruth, the Biblical account is about God’s provision of a kinsman-redeemer for Ruth. The question of who is responsible for Ruth is a perceptive one. Here are some thoughts for … Read More “In what way was Boaz responsible for what happened to Ruth?” »

Thank you for the question on the existence of the First Temple, “Did the “first temple” mentioned in the Bible actually exist?” Modern scholars and archaeologists assert that the neither King David, Solomon, or the Temple that Solomon built never existed due to lack of evidence. What direct or indirect evidence for the existence of a … Read More “Did the “first temple” mentioned in the Bible actually exist?” »

Thank you for the question on the Psalms, “Who was the Book of Psalms written for?” The Book of Psalm was written for the priesthood of Israel to lead the people in worship and or repentance before God. As one reads the “introduction” of each psalm like Psalm 30, one finds an introduction to the Palm: “A … Read More “Who was the Book of Psalms written for?” »

Thank you for the question about Judah’s staff, “Why would Tamar ask for the staff of Judah? What was the significance of it? In Genesis 39, Jacob promises Tamar that the youngest son will be her husband’s kinsman redeemer. After Judah’s wife died, Tamar felt that Judah wasn’t going to keep his word so she … Read More “Why would Tamar ask for the staff of Judah? What was the significance of it?” »