God’s Word commands us to NOT make any symbols or images of God. Actually, it goes farther than that. The Lord commands us to not even make symbols of earthly creatures to represent Him. Boy we sure have failed miserably in heeding these commandments, haven’t we? And yes, I’ve heard all of the arguments why […]
J22-20: Proper Worship Of God Starts With OBEDIENCE Not Sincerity
I think it’s pretty clear that the 2 1/2 tribes who built the Altar as well as the many Israelites who built their mini altars and set them up in their own homes did not mean to be rebellious. Again, in their minds, this was just a symbol and a visual testament to their faith […]
J22-19: Good Intentions Mean Absolutely NOTHING If You Don’t Obey The Lord’s Commands
Yesterday I broached the question of whether or not the 2 1/2 Trans-Jordanian tribes were in the wrong when they built and erected that altar in the West Bank of the Jordan River. I didn’t really clearly answer that question. So let me answer it now. Of course, they were in the wrong. And here’s […]
J22-18: ‘All Things Are Mortal But The Jews’…Said Mark Twain
Let’s get right down to it and answer the $64,000 question hanging in the air. Was it a sin for the tribes of Reuben, Gad and 1/2 of Manasseh to build the Altar that they built? Giving them the benefit of the doubt that they had zero intention of performing sacrifices on it or using […]
J22-17: The Hebrew Word Most Bibles Translate Incorrectly That Tells Us What The 2 1/2 Tribes Built
“For this reason we said, ‘When they accuse us or future generations in this way, we will say, “Look! Here is a replica of the altar of Adonai which our ancestors made, not for burnt offerings or sacrifices, but as a witness between us and you.”’-Joshua 22:28 So the 2 1/2 tribes on the east […]
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