Category: Old Testament

Thank you for your question of breaking the Ten Commandments, “How many of the 10 commandments were broken and sins committed by those who wrote the Bible’s?” If one is referring to the letter of the Law of the Ten Commandments, there were many Jews who didn’t break the Ten Commandments, but not the spirit of … Read More “Question: How many of the 10 commandments were broken and sins committed by those who wrote the Bible’s?” »

Thank you for the biblical question, “Who went to the king and told him that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego weren’t worshipping the statue?” In Daniel 2, King Nebuchadnezzar had in his royal court consultants for “determining” the will of the gods or the success of a war campaign. In his court, he had these men: “In the … Read More “Question: Who went to the king and told him that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego weren’t worshipping the statue?” »

Thank you for the biblical question on King Nebuchadnezzar’s response to the Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego’s refusal to worship his statue, “What was King Nebuchadnezzar’s response to what he was told about Shadrach’s, Meshach’s and Abednego’s failure to worship his statue?” Daniel 3 says that King Nebuchadnezzar was furious with rage (vs. 13) and furious (vs. … Read More “Question: What was King Nebuchadnezzar’s response to what he was told about Shadrach’s, Meshach’s and Abednego’s failure to worship his statue?” »

Thank you for the biblical question on Daniel 8:21, “What does Daniel say the goat was in Daniel 8:21?” In answering this question, one needs to understand the content and context of the passage and its overlay of history. The immediate content of Daniel 8 says this, “In the third year of King Belshazzar’s reign, I, Daniel, … Read More “Question: What does Daniel say the goat was in Daniel 8:21?” »

Thank you for the age question on Joseph, “How old was Joseph, Israel’s son when his brothers sold him into Egypt?” Scripture does not state hold old was Joseph when his brothers sold him into Egypt. It would only be a conjecture. Here are some factors to consider in the age of Joseph: Genesis 17 says … Read More “Question: How old was Joseph, Israel’s son when his brothers sold him into Egypt?” »

Thank you for the comparative question, “Who was stronger, Samson or Joseph?” For a short answer, Samson was physically stronger as he was able to defeat the Philistines, while Jospeh was morally stronger as he was able to withstand temptation. Brute strength is not enough. A person’s moral character is more important than muscles. It was … Read More “Question: Who was stronger, Samson or Joseph?” »

Thank you for the question on the effects of neglecting the dietary laws of the Old Testament, “What sort of “punishment” awaits those who violate the dietary laws of the Old Testament?” In our modern health-conscious world, we know that many of the dietary laws given to the nation of Israel was for their good. God … Read More “Question: What sort of “punishment” awaits those who violate the dietary laws of the Old Testament?” »

Thank you for the application question on Leviticus 20:13, “Who gets mad when they read Leviticus 20:13? Who are the first people who say, ‘God is not right’?” I do not get mad when I read Leviticus 20:13 nor do I say that God is not right. It is understandable that there will be individuals who … Read More “Question: Who gets mad when they read Leviticus 20:13? Who are the first people who say, ‘God is not right’?” »