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God and Man
As you survey the checkered history of Israel, what strikes you about the nature of human beings?
I will start by referencing Romans 8:12-13, which says, “Therefore, Brothers and sisters, we have an obligation- but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it. For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if you live by the spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live” (
Holy et al. Version, 1973/2011). So, I am saying that we, as Christians, things can become frustrating; we have intentions to do what is pleasing to God, and something can trigger us, and we end up giving in to temptation and
lose all our spiritual drive. What strikes me the most is that we want to do what we think is right rather than what God wants. Judges 21:25 says, “In those days Israel had no king,
so the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes” (
Holy et al. Version, 1973/2011). Also, in Romans 7:19, the Apostle Paul says, “For I do not do good, I want to do, but evil I do not want to do this I keep on doing” (
Holy et al., 1973/2011). In our weekly reading, Bickel and Jantz asked the question, “So how do you overcome the frustration and destructive sin cycle?” and their answer was, “Only Jesus in you has the power to resist temptation and do the right thing (Bickel & Jantz, 2003, p.114). So, we as
Christians must do what is right in God’s eyes, not our own.
What stands out to you regarding the nature of God as you see him dealing with the Israelites?
The people of Israel had the favor of God, but they refused to serve him. Bickel and Jantz
stated, “They wanted a tall, dark, spear-throwing King like every other nation. So, God gave them the king they asked for (Saul), who wasn’t God’s choice” (Bickel & Jantz, 2003, p. 114). Samuel 16:7 says, “People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart” (
Holy et al. Version, 1973/2011). Nevertheless, despite the Israelite's failings, God used David to bring Israel to a place of glory and honor.
What do you think God is trying to show us from his long history of dealing with
Israel?
I think that God is trying to show us that he is a God who still has the power to do precisely what He promises and that there are consequences to consider. Out of all the times Israel turned on God, God still met them where they were; he made sure they had what they needed, which lets us know how much we must rely on Him. There are several
other things I think he is trying to show us. He is trying to show us that the way to our promised land is not going to be easy. The Bible tells us in Exodus 13:17-18, “When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them on the road through the Philistine country, though that was shorter. For God said, “If they face war, they might change their
minds and turn to Egypt.” So, God led the people around by the desert road toward the Red Sea. God is trying to show us that He will make a way where there does not seem to be a way. God will lead us day and night, trying to show us that He will be our guide. Exodus 13:21 says, “By day the LORD went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light. God is trying to show that He will fight for his people. Also, Exodus 14:19 says, “Then the angel of God … withdrew and went behind them. The pillar of cloud also moved from in front and stood behind them” (
Holy et al. Version, 1973/2011). God gave his people a great victory. God is trying to show us that He provides in miraculous ways. Exodus 16:4 says,
“Then the Lord said to Moses, I will rain down bread from heaven for you “(
Holy et al. Version
, 1973/2021). They were hungry, and God sent manna. I used Exodus because I could see and understand clearly what God was trying to do with Israel concerning their faith in Him and that they were His chosen people.
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