Following on the heels of yesterday’s post… And for all you Bible students out there… Here’s what you gotta know about the term “Israel”. The meaning of the word changes with the context of time. Lemme explain… In the beginning, the word “Israel” was just one man’s name after Jacob’s wrestling encounter with God. “Then […]
1S11-11: How Politics Changed The Definition Of The Word ‘Israel’
“He reviewed them in Bezek; there were 300,000 from the people of Israel; the men of Y’hudah numbered 30,000.”-1 Samuel 11:8 As Saul prepares for war, in verse 8, we’re given a revolutionary piece of information at this point in Hebrew history. We’re told there were 300,000 people from Israel and 30,000 men from Judah. […]
1S11-10: How Both Saul And Messiah Need A War To Prove Their Worth As King
Let’s examine Israel’s political situation as it existed here in 1 Samuel Chapter 11. So at this time, Israel was divided into the following 3 distinct political factions and alliances: The 8 tribes in the north of Canaan The 2 tribes in the south of Canaan The 3 tribes in the Trans-Jordan (the territory east […]
1S11-9: Don’t Forget That God’s Word Is As Full Of Humanity As It Is Of Divinity
Have you ever looked back at the many unexpected occurrences in your life and realized God was behind everything all along? It may not have seemed like it at the time… But sure enough, upon reexamination, you notice the Lord’s undeniable fingerprints stamped upon the many events that resulted in where you are today. I’m […]
1S11-8: How To Think Like A Hebrew And Not A Greek When Reading Scripture
“The Spirit of God fell on Sha’ul when he heard this; blazing furiously with anger, he seized a pair of oxen and cut them in pieces; then he sent them throughout the territory of Israel with messengers saying, ‘Anyone who doesn’t come and follow Sha’ul and Sh’mu’el, this is what will be done to his […]