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Psalms 55:15, "Let death take my enemies by surprise; let them go down alive to the realm of the dead,
for evil finds lodging among them."
How should we treat our enemies?
Love Them
Exodus 23:4, "If you come across your enemy's ox or donkey wandering off, be sure to return it."
After expressing his fear of impending death at the hands of his enemies (Psalm
55:1-8) and mourning the betrayal of a former ally (Psalm 55:12-14), David prays for divine intervention, seeking God's help to defeat his enemies.
His justification for such a plea is the extreme evil exhibited by his foes (enemies)
Psalm 55:15 reflects the sentiments of the psalmist during a moment of distress and conflict. When one's life is in immediate danger from enemies, common sense and wisdom dictate the need for self-defense.
David, feeling defenseless, turned to God in prayer for protection.
While the Bible generally teaches love, even for one's enemies, there are moments when defeating one's enemies becomes a matter of self-preservation,
especially when one's life is at stake
Malachi 4:4, "Remember the law of my servant Moses, the decrees and laws I gave him at Mount Horeb for all Israel."
Where did Moses receive the 10 Commandments?
Mount Sinai
Exodus 31:18, "When the Lord finished speaking to Moses on Mount Sinai, he gave him the two tablets of the covenant law, the tablets of stone inscribed by the finger of God."
The name Sinai for the mountain is identical to Horeb. Evidence from Exodus 3:1 shows that on Horeb, the mountain of God, the Lord spoke to Moses through the burning bush. In Exodus 3:12, it is stated that "you (along with the people after leaving Egypt) will serve me on this
mountain! In Exodus 18:5,
they are near the mountain of God, which is in the desert of Sinai (as mentioned in Exodus 19:1) with the mountain Sinai (as mentioned in Exodus 19:18).
Moreover, on Sinal, with a great fire on it, the Ten Commandments were given on two tablets, according to Exodus 34:28. Similar features are seen in Deuteronomy 4:10 and 13 regarding the giving of the Law on Horeb. (The meaning of Sinai is unknown, while the
meaning of Horeb is likely
"dryness' or 'wilderness' according to the Lexikon zur Bibel, by Fritz Rienecker, pg 7, 1969) In essence, this plausibly refers to the same mountain but with different names
Exodus 22:2, "Do not hold back offerings from your granaries or your vats.
'You must give me the firstborn of your sons."
Does God get hard for human Sacrifice?
No
Dueternomy 18:10, "Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft,"
Exodus 22:29 does not imply human sacrifice. This verse pertains to dedicating firstborn sons to God, but not in the sense of sacrificing them. In the context of ancient Israelite religious practices, dedicating firstborn sons meant consecrating them for service in religious or priestly roles within the community, not for sacrifice.
Regarding Deuteronomy
18:10, it mentions burnt sacrifice, which is considered a sinful practice.
Exodus 15:3, "The lord is a man of war: the lord is his name."
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Is God a god of peace, or war?
War
Romans 15:33, "The God of peace be with you all.
Amen."
God is the God of War and peace does it evn make sense jfl
Exodus 20:13,You Shall not kill
No
Exodus 32:27, "Then he said to them, 'This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: 'Each man strap a sword to his side. Go back and forth through the camp from one end to the other, each killing his brother and friend and neighbor!"
In exodus 20:13, The Hebrew word used in this verse is "ny?" (ratsach), which in the context of the Ten Commandments means
"murder" rather than "kill" in the broader sense. It specifically refers to the unjust or intentional taking of another person's life. The
• distinction here is very important because the Bible contains other verses that discuss circumstances in which killing may be permitted or even
commanded, such as in self-defense or during times of war (and in some instances because of a crime or grievous sin committed).
In Exodus 32:27, the Israelites had turned away from God and worshipped an idol despite being saved (by God) from the hands of 3 the Egyptians. This command is a response to the grievous sin of idolatry and the violation of the first two commandments of the Decalogue. Moses ordered the levites to execute judgement upon those who had been directly involved in idol worship.
So yes, murder is bad.
Mark 9:17, "A man in the crowd answered,
'Teacher, I brought you my son, who is possessed by a spirit that has robbed him of speech."
God
Exodus 4:11, "The Lord said to him, 'Who gave human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute? Who gives them sight or makes them blind? Is it not I, the Lord?"
In the context of this verse (exodus 4:11), Moses is expressing his reluctance and insecurity about his ability to lead the Israelites and to speak effectively to Pharach. He says that he is
"slow of speech and tongue," which mean that he had difficulty speaking or may have had a speech impediment.
Gods response in verse 11 is
areassurance to Moses.
God is basically saying that He is the one who created people, including their abilities and disabilities.
He (God) emphasizes that
He is the Lord and the ultimate authority over these matters. God then tells Moses that He will help him speak and teach him what to say, assuring Moses that he won't be alone in this task.
While in Mark 9:17 it talks about a boy who was possessed by a spirit and lost his speech. Entirely different context from
Exodus 4:11.
Now, God is sovereign and has ultimate control over all things, including the circumstances of people's lives. However, this doesn't mean that God directly causes every disability or affliction. Some disabilities may be the result of natural causes, genetic factors, accidents, illnesses, or demonic possession as in the case of the boy in Mark
9:17.
Exodus 2:14, "The man said, 'Who made you ruler and judge over us? Are you thinking of killing me as you killed the
Egyptian?' Then Moses was afraid and thought,
'What I did must have become known!"
Was Moses afraid of the Pharoh?
No
Hebrews 11:27, "By faith he forsook Egypt. Not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible."
John 4:24, "God is a Spirit: and that they worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth."
Does god have a physical body?
Yes
Exodus 34:5, "Then the Lord came down in the cloud and stood there with him and proclaimed his name, the Lord."
No, In Exodus 34:5, when it says "God came down," it's a way of describing God's interaction with the physical world or with humanity. This is referred to as
anthropomorphic language, where God is described in human-like terms to help convey concepts that are beyond human comprehension. It doesn't mean that God literally has a physical body, but rather it's a way of describing God's presence or action.
Throughout the Bible, God is depicted as engaging with humanity through various means, such as through angels, visions, and manifestations like the burning bush. These are ways in which God communicates with and relates to people without implying a physical body
for evil finds lodging among them."
How should we treat our enemies?
Love Them
Exodus 23:4, "If you come across your enemy's ox or donkey wandering off, be sure to return it."
After expressing his fear of impending death at the hands of his enemies (Psalm
55:1-8) and mourning the betrayal of a former ally (Psalm 55:12-14), David prays for divine intervention, seeking God's help to defeat his enemies.
His justification for such a plea is the extreme evil exhibited by his foes (enemies)
Psalm 55:15 reflects the sentiments of the psalmist during a moment of distress and conflict. When one's life is in immediate danger from enemies, common sense and wisdom dictate the need for self-defense.
David, feeling defenseless, turned to God in prayer for protection.
While the Bible generally teaches love, even for one's enemies, there are moments when defeating one's enemies becomes a matter of self-preservation,
especially when one's life is at stake
Malachi 4:4, "Remember the law of my servant Moses, the decrees and laws I gave him at Mount Horeb for all Israel."
Where did Moses receive the 10 Commandments?
Mount Sinai
Exodus 31:18, "When the Lord finished speaking to Moses on Mount Sinai, he gave him the two tablets of the covenant law, the tablets of stone inscribed by the finger of God."
The name Sinai for the mountain is identical to Horeb. Evidence from Exodus 3:1 shows that on Horeb, the mountain of God, the Lord spoke to Moses through the burning bush. In Exodus 3:12, it is stated that "you (along with the people after leaving Egypt) will serve me on this
mountain! In Exodus 18:5,
they are near the mountain of God, which is in the desert of Sinai (as mentioned in Exodus 19:1) with the mountain Sinai (as mentioned in Exodus 19:18).
Moreover, on Sinal, with a great fire on it, the Ten Commandments were given on two tablets, according to Exodus 34:28. Similar features are seen in Deuteronomy 4:10 and 13 regarding the giving of the Law on Horeb. (The meaning of Sinai is unknown, while the
meaning of Horeb is likely
"dryness' or 'wilderness' according to the Lexikon zur Bibel, by Fritz Rienecker, pg 7, 1969) In essence, this plausibly refers to the same mountain but with different names
Exodus 22:2, "Do not hold back offerings from your granaries or your vats.
'You must give me the firstborn of your sons."
Does God get hard for human Sacrifice?
No
Dueternomy 18:10, "Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft,"
Exodus 22:29 does not imply human sacrifice. This verse pertains to dedicating firstborn sons to God, but not in the sense of sacrificing them. In the context of ancient Israelite religious practices, dedicating firstborn sons meant consecrating them for service in religious or priestly roles within the community, not for sacrifice.
Regarding Deuteronomy
18:10, it mentions burnt sacrifice, which is considered a sinful practice.
Exodus 15:3, "The lord is a man of war: the lord is his name."
14分
Is God a god of peace, or war?
War
Romans 15:33, "The God of peace be with you all.
Amen."
God is the God of War and peace does it evn make sense jfl
Exodus 20:13,You Shall not kill
No
Exodus 32:27, "Then he said to them, 'This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: 'Each man strap a sword to his side. Go back and forth through the camp from one end to the other, each killing his brother and friend and neighbor!"
In exodus 20:13, The Hebrew word used in this verse is "ny?" (ratsach), which in the context of the Ten Commandments means
"murder" rather than "kill" in the broader sense. It specifically refers to the unjust or intentional taking of another person's life. The
• distinction here is very important because the Bible contains other verses that discuss circumstances in which killing may be permitted or even
commanded, such as in self-defense or during times of war (and in some instances because of a crime or grievous sin committed).
In Exodus 32:27, the Israelites had turned away from God and worshipped an idol despite being saved (by God) from the hands of 3 the Egyptians. This command is a response to the grievous sin of idolatry and the violation of the first two commandments of the Decalogue. Moses ordered the levites to execute judgement upon those who had been directly involved in idol worship.
So yes, murder is bad.
Mark 9:17, "A man in the crowd answered,
'Teacher, I brought you my son, who is possessed by a spirit that has robbed him of speech."
God
Exodus 4:11, "The Lord said to him, 'Who gave human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute? Who gives them sight or makes them blind? Is it not I, the Lord?"
In the context of this verse (exodus 4:11), Moses is expressing his reluctance and insecurity about his ability to lead the Israelites and to speak effectively to Pharach. He says that he is
"slow of speech and tongue," which mean that he had difficulty speaking or may have had a speech impediment.
Gods response in verse 11 is
areassurance to Moses.
God is basically saying that He is the one who created people, including their abilities and disabilities.
He (God) emphasizes that
He is the Lord and the ultimate authority over these matters. God then tells Moses that He will help him speak and teach him what to say, assuring Moses that he won't be alone in this task.
While in Mark 9:17 it talks about a boy who was possessed by a spirit and lost his speech. Entirely different context from
Exodus 4:11.
Now, God is sovereign and has ultimate control over all things, including the circumstances of people's lives. However, this doesn't mean that God directly causes every disability or affliction. Some disabilities may be the result of natural causes, genetic factors, accidents, illnesses, or demonic possession as in the case of the boy in Mark
9:17.
Exodus 2:14, "The man said, 'Who made you ruler and judge over us? Are you thinking of killing me as you killed the
Egyptian?' Then Moses was afraid and thought,
'What I did must have become known!"
Was Moses afraid of the Pharoh?
No
Hebrews 11:27, "By faith he forsook Egypt. Not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible."
Moses was initially afraid to | |
go to Pharaoh because he | |
didn't think he could speak | |
very well (Exodus 4:10), but | |
he was then reassured by | |
God that He will helo him | |
speak and teach Moses | |
what to say, assuring Moses | |
that he won't be alone in | |
this task. Moses had faith so | |
he overcomed his fear as | |
affirmed in Hebrews 11:27. | |
Ironic enough, blud already | |
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both verses |
John 4:24, "God is a Spirit: and that they worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth."
Does god have a physical body?
Yes
Exodus 34:5, "Then the Lord came down in the cloud and stood there with him and proclaimed his name, the Lord."
No, In Exodus 34:5, when it says "God came down," it's a way of describing God's interaction with the physical world or with humanity. This is referred to as
anthropomorphic language, where God is described in human-like terms to help convey concepts that are beyond human comprehension. It doesn't mean that God literally has a physical body, but rather it's a way of describing God's presence or action.
Throughout the Bible, God is depicted as engaging with humanity through various means, such as through angels, visions, and manifestations like the burning bush. These are ways in which God communicates with and relates to people without implying a physical body