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1 | When was Joseph sold into slavery? | Genesis | HOTH | 238421 | ||
Hi Doc, Luke 1:3 states, "it seemed fitting for me as well, having investigated everything carefully from the beginning, to write it out for you in consecutive order, most excellent Theophilus; There is no similar admonition in the book of Genesis. The reason I asked the question is this: In Chapter 34 Simeon and Levi killed all the males in Shechem and the other brothers looted the city. Jacob was afraid that the other inhabitants of the land would attack his household and it would be destroyed. In response at the beginning of Chapter 35 God told Jacob to go to Bethel. I found it odd that in Chapter 37:13 "Israel said to Joseph, 'Are not your brothers pasturing the flock in Shechem? Come, and I will send you to them.' And he (Joseph) said to him, 'I will go.'" From this is appears the events in Chapter 37 might have happened before the events of Chapter 34. Are there other indications that this is correct or incorrect? Did Joseph participate in the looting of Shechem? Did Rachel die before Joseph was sold into Slavery? Did Joseph know of his brother Benjamin? What is the sequence of these horrible events in Jacob's life? Thanks, Hoth |
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2 | Aren't Isaelites and Jews, one people? | Bible general Archive 4 | HOTH | 236548 | ||
Hi EdB, Can you give me a scripture for that? Where a Gentile was converted to Judaism and then was called a Jew. It is not my definition, but as the word Jew is used in the scriptures. However, if I missed that scripture, I will gladly stand corrected. Thanks, Hoth |
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3 | Does Is.66:23 mean sabbath still stands? | Is 66:23 | HOTH | 232447 | ||
Hi Beja, You make reference to “the weekly Jewish Sabbath.” In Genesis 2: 3 we read, “Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because in it He rested from all His work which God had created and made.” This predates the Jewish people by well over 2 thousand years. Did you mean the Jewish weekly observance of the Sabbath? Hoth |
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4 | How many days was Jesus dead? | Bible general Archive 4 | HOTH | 231842 | ||
Hi CDBJ, I think you are on the right track, but you have not gone far enough. Your explanation does not provide for: Mark 16:1 – When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, so that they might come and anoint Him. Luke 23:56 – Then they returned and prepared spices and perfumes. And on the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment. Yes, the women bought the spices after the Sabbath was over, but prepared them before the Sabbath! How can this be except that they bought the spices on Friday, after the Thursday High Sabbath, and prepared them the same day. They then rested on the Saturday Sabbath! I have tried to determine what day of the week that the 14th of Nissan fell on and found it impossible to do so. Hoth |
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5 | Sabbath Saturday change to Sunday | Matt 5:18 | HOTH | 231792 | ||
That's correct, that would be three days and three nights in the tomb, three days after death and on the third day. Hoth |
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6 | Sabbath Saturday change to Sunday | Matt 5:18 | HOTH | 231790 | ||
Luke 23: 54 It was the preparation day, and the Sabbath was about to begin. (The new day began at sunset.) John 19: 42 Therefore because of the Jewish day of preparation, since the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there. Mark 15: 42 When evening had already come, . . . |
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7 | Sabbath Saturday change to Sunday | Matt 5:18 | HOTH | 231781 | ||
Hi GTSpeck, Again, Matthew 28:1-6 shows that Jesus was resurrected sometime before the break of dawn on Sunday. In determining when Jesus was resurrected we must look at several scriptures that concern His death and burial. They must all be in harmony. These scriptures specifically concern His own prophecy, the timing of the Preparation Day, the High Sabbath and the weekly Sabbath and finally the use of the spices. -What did Jesus say about His death and resurrection? Jesus said He would be killed and raised up on “the third day”; (Matthew 16:21, 17:23, 20:19) and that He would be raised up “after three days” (Matthew 27:63, Mark 9:31, Mark 10:34). From these six verses we know that Jesus was resurrected “after three days” and on “the third day.” Note that this is the “third day” and not the “third night.” If this were not clear enough, Jesus also said, “as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the whale; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.” This is different from the other prophecies in that this time period covers only the time He was to be in the grave and not the period between His death and resurrection. Most important, it was a SIGN that He was the Messiah! These verses are very specific and to the point, no special interpretation is needed. -What about the Preparation Day, the high Sabbath, and weekly Sabbath? Jesus was crucified on the fourteenth day of the first month, Jehovah’s Passover (Leviticus 23:5). This day is also known as “the day of preparation” (John19:31). The next day was a “High Sabbath” (Leviticus 23:7, John 19:31). The body was taken from the cross and wrapped in a clean linen cloth and laid in the tomb. (Matthew 27:59-60, Mark 15:46, Luke 23: 52). This was accomplished just before sunset and the beginning of the High Sabbath (Luke 23: 54). On the next day, the High Sabbath, Pilate, at the urging of the chief priests and the Pharisees, gave orders to secure the grave until the third day. Their reason, Jesus had said, “After three days I am to rise again.” Note here that the order to secure the grave until the third day was from Pilate giving the order, not from the day of crucifixion. Therefore, the grave would be secure until the fourth day of death. Obviously, the chief priests and the Pharisees realized the meaning of “after three days” (Matthew 27:62-66) -What about the spices? The body of Jesus was wrapped with a mixture of Myrrh and aloes, about 75-100 pounds of spices before He was placed into the tomb (John 19: 39-40). All of this was witnessed by Mary Magdalene, the women who had accompanied Jesus from Galilee (Matthew 27: 61, Mark 15: 47, Luke 23:49). The next day was the High Sabbath. The day AFTER the High Sabbath, “Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, that they might come and anoint Him” (Mark 16:1). They then “prepared the spices and perfumes” (Luke 23: 56) The next day was the weekly Sabbath and on that day “they rested according to the commandment” (Luke 23: 56). After the weekly Sabbath, the women went to the grave to refresh the spices (Mark 16:1-2) This would be the fourth day since the crucifixion and burial with the 75-100 pounds of spices. This would also be the first day that the tomb would not be secured per Pilate’s order. -Recap Jesus was crucified on “Preparation Day” (Wednesday) and placed into the tomb shortly before the sunset. The next day was the “high Sabbath” (Thursday) and guards were placed on the tomb (One day and one night). The day after the high Sabbath (Friday), the women bought and prepared spices (Two days and two nights). The next day was the weekly Sabbath (Saturday). This was the third day and on this day as the day was drawing to a close, Jesus was resurrected. On the third day and after 3 days and after “three days and three nights” in the tomb. Hoth |
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8 | Sabbath Saturday change to Sunday | Matt 5:18 | HOTH | 231777 | ||
So the day of worship was changed from Saturday to Sunday based on an implication? Mary Magdalene arrived at the empty tomb while it was still dark on Sunday morning. Could He not have arose at twilight on Saturday? The sign that He was Messiah was that He would be in the grave for 3 days and 3 nights. We know He went into the grave at twilight. Isn't it a clear implication then that he would arise at the same time of day when He was placed into the tomb? I'm not sure what you mean by the timing of the various feast days. Hoth |
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9 | Sabbath Saturday change to Sunday | Matt 5:18 | HOTH | 231772 | ||
Hi GTSpeck, Where in scripture does it say that Jesus rose on the first day of the week? Thanks, Hoth |
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10 | Will ALL of Israel be saved? | Revelation | HOTH | 231366 | ||
Hi BradK, Thank you for your comments. I don’t think there is any question that God made a covenant with Israel: “THE DELIVERER WILL COME FROM ZION, HE WILL REMOVE UNGODLINESS FROM JACOB. THIS IS MY COVENANT WITH THEM, WHEN I TAKE AWAY THEIR SINS.” I think that Dr. Weust is correct that this happens after the second Advent. Christ did not come from Zion the first time nor did he remove sin from Israel, but he will the 2nd time. However, God made His covenant with Israel. All Israel, has well as everyone else, will be resurrected from the dead near the end of His thousand year reign. He did not say he would remove ungodliness from part of Israel or sin from only those alive at the time of His return. Paul stated, “All Israel will be saved.” There is nothing ambiguous, cloudy, or vague about this. Other scripture confirms, but does not contradict it. The problem is that it goes against conventional wisdom. Therefore, it must be doubted. The Lord’s hand is not so short that it cannot save and He has not rejected His people. I think we would do well to remember the story of Numbers 11: 18-23, when Moses doubted the word of the Lord: Therefore the LORD will give you meat and you shall eat. You shall eat, not one day, nor two days, nor five days, nor ten days, nor twenty days, but a whole month, until it comes out of your nostrils and becomes loathsome to you; because you have rejected the LORD who is among you and have wept before Him, saying, “Why did we ever leave Egypt?” But Moses said, “The people, among whom I am, are 600,000 on foot; yet You have said, ‘I will give them meat, so that they may eat for a whole month.’ Should flocks and herds be slaughtered for them, to be sufficient for them? Or should all the fish of the sea be gathered together for them, to be sufficient for them?” The LORD said to Moses, “Is the LORD’S power limited? Now you shall see whether My word will come true for you or not.” I'll give you the last word. Hoth |
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11 | Will ALL of Israel be saved? | Revelation | HOTH | 231335 | ||
Hi BradK, I read a John Hagee book several years ago and I really don’t, at this point, remember what it said. I offered 3 other scriptures which are consistent with Romans 11:26-27 that “all Israel will be saved.” However, you correctly note that it must be consistent with all of God’s Word and offered John 3:16 and John 6:29. To say that those two verses are inconsistent with “all Israel will be saved” don’t you have to ignore verse 27: “THE DELIVERER WILL COME FROM ZION, HE WILL REMOVE UNGODLINESS FROM JACOB. THIS IS MY COVENANT WITH THEM, WHEN I TAKE AWAY THEIR SINS.” If God removes ungodliness and sin from Israel would they not 'believe on Him whom He has sent?' Perhaps the question is not “will all Israel be saved?” but how and when will all Israel be saved? What would you make of the following scriptures? Matthew 19:27-28 When Peter said to Him, “Behold, we have left everything and followed You; what then will there be for us?” And Jesus said to them, “Truly I say to you, that you who have followed Me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on His glorious throne, you also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Also, Luke 22:30 Hoth |
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12 | Will ALL of Israel be saved? | Revelation | HOTH | 231333 | ||
Hi BradK, I guess the question is this: When Paul writes, “all Israel will be saved,” does he mean (literally) “ALL Israel?” I guess it depends on what the definition of “all” is. I personally don’t know any other way to take it than meaning the whole of Israel. What do you think? Is there another way to look at these scriptures? Hoth |
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13 | Will ALL of Israel be saved? | Revelation | HOTH | 231325 | ||
Hi Preston, It seems that scripture is very clear on this question: Isaiah 59:1 Behold, the Lord’s hand is not so short that it cannot save; Nor is His ear so dull that it cannot hear. Romans 11:1 I say then, God has not rejected His people, has He? Romans 11:2 God has not rejected His people whom He foreknew. Romans 11:26-27 and so all Israel will be saved; just as it is written, “THE DELIVERER WILL COME FROM ZION, HE WILL REMOVE UNGODLINESS FROM JACOB. THIS IS MY COVENANT WITH THEM, WHEN I TAKE AWAY THEIR SINS.” Hoth |
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14 | In the beginning | Gen 1:1 | HOTH | 221727 | ||
Thanks CDBJ Job 38:4-7 Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding. 5Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it? 6Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof; 7When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy? I also pointed out this passage in my previous post. Doc wrote this in his post, “If we start with what God reveals in His word, we can arrive at reasonable conclusions. If we make His word servant to our reason, we arrive at silly conclusions. Like a few that I have read from the author of this thread.” Now, it would seem a reasonable conclusion that angels existed prior to the creation of the earth. Since the Word was in the beginning and everything was created by him, then “in the beginning” is the time prior to the six days of creation. Hoth |
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15 | In the beginning | Gen 1:1 | HOTH | 221724 | ||
Hi Keliy, That is good advice, I try to use a good deal of discretion with everything I read and search the scriptures to see if it is true or not. I think you are reading into Genesis 1:31 a meaning that is not there. God is making a reference to all of his creation that he completed in 6 days. You will notice that God had been making this observation earlier, verses 4, 10, 12, 18, 21, and 25. If God truly did create the angels during this six days, why is it not mentioned? Ex 20:11 For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea and all that is in them, and rested on the seventh day; therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy. God made the “heavens and the earth” in six days. Notice the definition of heavens in Gen 1: 8 as the expanse between the waters upon the earth and the water in the atmosphere. Now note the definition of earth in Gen 1:10, which is the dry land. Now notice that Ex 20:11 goes on to mention the sea, further showing the context. He also created all that was in them, the light, the vegetation, animals, fish, mammals, and birds. All those things which he had made were good. No mention of angels here. This verse is not speaking of the planet earth and the universe, but the dry land, the seas, the atmosphere, vegetation, animals, etc. For your consideration, Hoth |
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16 | In the beginning | Gen 1:1 | HOTH | 221712 | ||
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17 | In the beginning | Gen 1:1 | HOTH | 221699 | ||
Hi Keliy, You wrote, “If we remove the parameters of time out of the equation, it is much simpler to imagine” and “It is a defect, but I believe God has reasons for installing it.” When I said that “in the beginning” was from the beginning of eternity, I get that eternity really had no beginning. However, the scriptures speak of “in the beginning,” “the alpha and the omega,” etc. God did install units of time for us, like days, seasons, years, etc. If God did this, then by its very nature it cannot be defective. While God inspires what is written, but it is written by man for human understanding. I wrote, "Since the planet earth and the universe existed prior to the light of verse 3, they also existed prior to the first day. You responded, “My feeling is that this is misinterpretation on your part, since the sea, the earth, and its fruits were created on the third day (v. 9–13)” I’m afraid you are comparing apples and oranges here. Verse 10 is clearly speaking of the “dry land” as “earth,” not the planet earth of verse 1. In regards to the lights from stars which are millions of light-years away, many not visible to man on earth, it is not a matter of God creating these lights, but how He created them. Did He do it instantly or did He create the stars and their light actually took millions of light-years to reach the earth or to be visible to the Hubble? I see no indication in scripture that the light of the first day was that of God’s glory as spoken of in Revelation. Please notice that the light in verse 3 was separated from the darkness. How did God do this? By having the light shine upon the earth as it rotated and thus making days of 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness. Now notice that the light of the sun in verse 14 is shinning on the earth from the same direction with the same result of separating the days from the nights. The logical explanation is it is the same light coming for the same source. You wrote, “When Adam's sin brought death into the world: Yes. That would include vegetation and animals as well.” However, you were unable to provide scripture for this idea. Here is one to consider: Romans 5:12 “Therefore, just as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men, because all sinned-“ Death spread to all men, not plants and animals. Plants and animals do not sin and there is no reason to believe that plants and animals were eternal prior to sin entering into the world. You wrote: “Now, in order for there to be life before the first day, would there not have to be a contradiction in there somewhere? Looking closely, there is not a gap, but there is a division. If you read verses 3-5 closely, you can see that light was created on the first day. Then, looking back, verses 1 and 2 give us a sort of prelude to the story of creation, and prepares us for the important matter that follows.” How do you explain Satan appearing in the Garden of Eden, since under your argument neither Satan nor any of the angels could have existed prior to the first day? Genesis 1:2 states there was darkness over the surface of the deep, that is, the waters which covered the earth. It does not say that there was darkness anywhere else. In fact, God had made a “thick darkness its swaddling band.” (Job 38: 9) The term “swaddling band” would imply that there was light outside of this band, otherwise it wouldn’t be a band. Why would God place a “thick darkness” over the waters of the deep on the first day if the first thing that God did was to “let there be light”? You have rightly pointed out (John 1: 1-3) that God and the Word (Jesus) were “in the beginning” and that all things were made through Jesus. If “in the beginning” is the same as the first day of creation, then NOTHING had been created prior to that day. Yet, when the cornerstone of the earth was laid, “the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy.” (Job 38:7) Were the “morning stars” and “all the sons of God” created that same day, but before the earth? The theory that “in the beginning” was on the first day is contradicted by scripture and it is clear that the universe and planet earth existed prior to the first day. I think many believe that accepting that fact is somehow an endorsement of evolution. It is not. We need to read the scriptures to determine the truth and not the truth as we would like it to be. I would be very willing to examine and consider any scripture that clearly contradicts any of my conclusions. Thanks Keliy for your thoughts. You have presented them as well as anyone could and they have been very helpful to me as I have pondered this question. Hoth |
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18 | In the beginning | Gen 1:1 | HOTH | 221687 | ||
Thanks CDBJ. I looked at the site and found it interesting, but not very user friendly. I'll take another look later. Hoth |
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19 | In the beginning | Gen 1:1 | HOTH | 221649 | ||
Hi Keliy, Thank you for a most excellent response. You have been very specific and I appreciate that very much. Before I comment on your statements and questions, let me begin with your last statement first. You wrote: “If we are able to doubt God's Word in Genesis, how then are we able to believe His Word in the rest of the entire Bible?” I in no way doubt God’s Word in Genesis or anywhere else in scripture. However, when I read what appears to be a contradiction in the Bible I realize that I am making a wrong interpretation. The scriptures must be in harmony. Further, I have found that the Bible will interpret itself. I agree with you that I do not see a gap between verse 1 and 2 or verse 2 and 3. However, I see “in the beginning” as being from the start of eternity to the point when God first said, “Let there be light.” From that point, the first day, until Christ returns is this age and a new age will begin when Christ returns. Genesis states clearly that a day consisted of an evening and a morning. This required light for this purpose (verse 5). Since the planet earth and the universe existed prior to the light of verse 3, they also existed prior to the first day. How could it be otherwise? You asked: “If God made Adam as a full grown adult, could He not also make the earth as a full grown earth?” Yes, of course, all things are possible with God. The question is; did He? It would seem necessary to create Adam, Eve, the animals, fish, birds, etc as mature so they could be commanded to multiply. Notice that neither the vegetation, nor the Garden of Eden was created mature. He made only one man and woman and then let nature take it’s course. But, let’s follow this train of thought to its logical conclusion. If God created the earth as mature, then he would have created the sun, moon and stars as mature, even providing the millions of light years of light reaching the earth. If the earth was made mature on the first day, then why would it be necessary for God to separate the waters, and the land and the seas, etc. I just do not find scripture to support this line of thinking. You stated: “. . .death did not enter the world until Adam sinned . . .” It appears to me that life may have existed prior to the first day, since God allowed the earth to sprout vegetation. I don’t know about animals, fish, birds, etc. Would the death that Adam brought into the world when he sinned also apply to animals and/or vegetation? What scripture would support that view? Thanks, Hoth |
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20 | In the beginning | Gen 1:1 | HOTH | 221612 | ||
Hi Keliy, I'm confused on your answers, so let me ask the question a little more direct. Did God create the planet earth and the universe before the first day or on the first day? How do we know, based on scripture? It would seem that if God created the heavens and the earth prior to the first day, then the heavens and the earth could be very old, but if they were created on the first day then they would only be about six thousand years old. Thanks, Hoth |
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