Wednesday 28 November 2018

Hidden messages from Genesis to 1Kings

  
It can be quickly confirmed that The books of Genesis to Deuteronomy constitute the first five books of the Bible.
Genesis tells us how everything began,
Exodus concentrates on the deliverance from Egypt, 19:1 specifically tells of Israels arrival in the wilderness of Sinai in the third month after the Hebrews left the land of Egypt. It speaks of the covenant at Sinai from the third to the twelfth month where they received the decalogue and instructions for building the temple resulting in the erection of the tabernacle.
Leviticus the next book highlights the nature of true worship or Holiness. It emphasizes the importance of cleanliness.  It reiterates the value of faith and obedience. It sets out the sacrificial system details and stresses the role of sacrifice in creating and maintaining right relations between God and man as a template.
So what about Numbers? What is its purpose? Numbers focuses on the Land of Promise and Israels journey toward it. It accentuates the necessity of the priesthood for preserving the nations spiritual health. It also a time in history where the people of Israel were taught to function as a camp
3 things become clear in Numbers. The character of God as He reveals himself through his punishment of the wicked (11;25,33,12:5,10, 14:10, 16:19,42)
The land given to Israel by the Lord 32:7,9 is to be Holy 35:34 and is to belong to Israel permanently 36:9 and Israel are Gods people who reflect Gods holiness and faithfulness.  I want you to take notice here that it specifically says Israel not Judah or the Jews are Gods people.  Keep that in mind when you read the entire Bible.
Deuteronomy is a significant book in the OT.  It is quoted from numerous times in the New Testament, approximately 195 times it is written.
It was exceeded only by references made in Psalms, Isaiah, Genesis and Exodus in that order. Moses reminds them of what God did because they were worshiping other gods such as Baal in Deut 4:3. Also important in this book is the promise to the seed of Abraham and the covenant relationship. It expresses that HE is a Loving God and keeping his commandments are set side by side (11:13) The book also makes it clear that blessings flow from obedience and punishment from disobedience.
It is common knowledge among Bible readers and scholars alike that the first 5 books were written by Moses and are referred to as the Law.  That is also important and been lost.  There is a reason for everything in the Bible, so what happens at the end of the first 5 books?
We find out that Moses, the man who was given the law directly by Yahuah himself, who wrote down the law and then presented it to the Israelites, was not allowed to enter or lead his people into the Promised Land!   What happened that prevented him from entering after all that he had done?  Like most questions people have that part is not a puzzle or hidden for that matter. The answer is directly written in the text.   It was because he was disobedient. 
When you ask? 
It was exactly when Yahuah gave Moses specific instructions back in Numbers to speak to the rock before their eyes and it shall give forth water but instead Moses gets angry and says Numbers 20:10 "Hear now ye rebels  must we fetch you water out of this rock.... and Moses lifted up his hand and with his rod he smote the rock twice and the water came out abundantly."  The scripture then continues with "And the Lord spake unto Moses and Aaron Because ye believed me not to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel Therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them."   God is absolutely merciful but he is also firm and means what HE says. Obedience is a huge theme of the Bible and is necessary for salvation despite teachings out there. It is true that we are saved by grace so that no man can boast but that does not mean that you can live however you want and God will be forever gracious in the end.  The Bible and God are very clear that is not the case.  Grace is not a license to sin. Grace instead means if we slip,  He understands our struggles of the flesh and gives us a new day to get it right IF we are sincerely trying to follow his commandments and laws. It does not mean doing what thou wilt as that is not a motto of Yahuah.  That is more of Satans teachings. You are expected to be obedient absolutely but if you truly believe in God and what he claims then it is not a duty at all but rather a wanting to learn his ways and make God happy.  Being called a good and faithful servant is the goal we should all strive to achieve.  Honouring Gods ways is something we should look forward to.
What book follows Numbers?. This is the book of Joshua.  Joshuas name is the same as Yeshua(Hebrew).  Throughout the entire book of Joshua, Jesus is prophecized.  Joshua was the only Israelite leader in history whose proper leadership kept the people from turning against God.

He represents Yahusha and how he will be the Saviour of all mankind. Joshuas leadership and strength prophecied how all believers will follow Yahusha in the End.
The next two books are The Book of Judges and The Book of Ruth.  These books speak of the past 2000 years.  Judges speak specifically of the time of apostasy of Israel.  The book of Ruth is not about a Jewish princess as many understand to be true but rather about a GENTILE BRIDE  What is the significance of the gentile bride? It is the grafting in of all believers not just the Israeli born or Jewish tribe any longer and that is wonderful news.  
The book that follows is 1Samuel. In 1Samuel it speaks of Israels lack of faith again and the wanting of a human man to follow  The Israelites wanted a human King; a real man they could follow.   So God allowed them a king and this first kings name was Saul.  Saul it would be discovered was a false king or the representation of a false leader controlling the world prophecied throughout history especially in the End times generation.  
The next book is 2Samuel  This book introduces David. David was Gods choice for King. He symbolizes when Jesus will rule as the righteous King in the End times and will rid the world of evil   . 
The next book is 1Kings This speaks of Solomon, Davids son. It speaks of peace, glory and the temple.  It prophecies entering into the Millenial period where we will learn to live Christs ways by Christ himself  This is a time after Judgement Day when all the world will be paradise again as it was intended.  This is just the beginning. There is so much more.
The Bible is amazing and the best piece of literature ever written.
It is a living book that God uses to speak to us individually but also as a whole.
Enjoy and Yahuah Bless xo