Jesus is so interesting to listen to, i recall growing up viewing Jesus as this super nice, don't step on anyones toes kind of guy. But when you open up the gospels and you hear the way he talked to people you get a very different vision of who he was. Very stark differences, Jesus speaks with great humility and authority, people were intimidated greatly by this, especially the religious leaders who were very proud of their position that took them many many years to acquire, and here comes Jesus with no training and takes over the scene.
I like how he calls them out on their endless pursuit of criticism. just like we see in our world today, there is always someone to make negative comments -
“For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ Yet wisdom is justified by her deeds.””
Matthew 11:18-19 ESV
in Matthew 3:1-6 it states: "In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey. Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan, And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins."
So Matthew 11:7-19 is not the first reference to John the Baptist in the Gospel, but the context and message of this reference differs from the previous introduction of the character. In chapter 11, the focus is on the contrast between the reaction of the people to the message of John the Baptist and Jesus.
Here are a few Old Testament passages that are often interpreted as references to John the Baptist:
Isaiah 40:3: "A voice cries: 'In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God'."
Malachi 3:1: "Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me."
Isaiah 11:1-2,10: "There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit. And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord."
Isaiah 29:18-19: "In that day the deaf shall hear the words of a book, and out of their gloom and darkness the eyes of the blind shall see. The meek shall obtain fresh joy in the Lord, and the poor among mankind shall exult in the Holy One of Israel."
Isaiah 61:1-2 "The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners."
Genesis 21-22
In 21 we get to meet Isaac and see God full-fill his promise of a child.
we see some conflict here because of Sarahs decision to have Abraham sleep with Hagar. When Abraham brings this up to God, God tells him to listen to his wife. so take note Gents. He also continues and tells Abraham that he will bless Ishmael as well
we also hear the phrase "don't be afraid" or "fear not" depending on your translation, this is a phrase repeated in the bible 365 times.
It is worth mentioning that the name Abimelech is a title not a personal name, it means "my father is king" or "my father is a king" , it was used as a title for Philistine rulers.
We will see the well again, Beersheba is mentioned in several other parts of the Bible as well, particularly in the book of Exodus, as it is a city where Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob all lived and made covenants with God and it was also where God appears to Hagar and promises to make Ishmael into a great nation.
It's worth noting that the name Ishmael will appear many times in the bible, Its a common name and not the same Ishmael we see here in Genesis. i think he is refered to in the following chaptersIn the book of Exodus, Ishmael is listed among the ancestors of the Israelite people in the genealogy of Moses in Exodus 6:14-25.
In the book of Leviticus, Ishmael is listed as an ancestor of the Israelite people in the genealogy of Aaron in Leviticus 10:4.
In the book of Numbers, Ishmael is listed as an ancestor of the Israelite people in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah in Numbers 1:4 and 26:12-15.
In the book of Deuteronomy, Ishmael is listed as an ancestor of the Israelite people in the genealogy of the tribe of Manasseh in Deuteronomy 33:6.
In the book of 1 Chronicles, Ishmael is listed as an ancestor of the Israelite people in the genealogy of King David in 1 Chronicles 1:28-31.
Seed of Isaac | |||
The Lamb of God promised | |||
As Isaac's seed will bless all nations |
1Sa 19:3 | When David was advised to flee to the mountains |
Psalm 11 is a psalm of David, and it is a psalm of trust in God. The psalm begins with a question about why the psalmist should flee like a bird to the mountains when trouble comes, and then affirms his trust in God, who is in heaven.
In verse 1, David asks why he should flee like a bird to the mountains when trouble arises. He recognizes that the wicked are prospering and asking the Lord to bring them to justice. But David still trusts in the Lord and his righteousness.
In verses 2-3, David acknowledges that the Lord is in heaven and that his eyes are upon the earth, that he tests the hearts of men and women. He affirms that the Lord is a righteous judge who hates the wicked with fire.
Verse 4 and 5 David again expresses his trust in God, saying that he trusts in the Lord and that the Lord's faithfulness surrounds him. He also asks for guidance from the Lord to do what is right.
Finally, in verse 6, David concludes the psalm by affirming that the Lord will bring justice to the earth, and that the righteous will be able to stand firm and watch the downfall of the wicked.
This psalm reminds us that despite the injustices we see around us, God is still in control and is working to bring justice. It encourages us to trust in the Lord and to do what is right, even when it is difficult.
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