Yahweh

A Look at Jacob’s Encounter Wrestling an Angel How would you like to wrestle with God? I’m not talking about in a prayer meeting or in debate between what you know is right and what you prefer to do because it is easier in the moment but it is not as rewarding. The story we’re drawing from is a real wrestling match between a man called Jacob and God Almighty in the flesh. In this story, we find a man on the run from his past while trying to keep his eyes on his future. The name Jacob by…

Week #13 Reading Response Question 1: What did I learn about the nature and activity of God? In Isaiah 1:18-20 God sees the sins of the people of Israel and they are scarlet colour, but He promises to make them white as snow I 'd the will only obey Him. He will even feed them. However God tells Israel if they don 't listen to Him, they will be devoured by their enemies. God was revealing the need for Israel to rely upon Him. He was demonstrating that they need to depend on Him or be vanquished…

Introduction Many churches across the United States of America celebrate their freedom through displays of patriotism, such as singing patriotic songs, posting an American flag, and honoring the nation itself. Respected religious leader, Alexander Campbell defined patriotism as an extension of selfishness and the “great and damning sin of mankind.” Furthermore, God tells His people, “You shall have no other gods before me” (Exod 20:3). Yet, many churches continue to honor the nation, despite…

III. Theology Proper Definition of God God is a Spirit (John 4:24), infinite (Job 11:7; 1 Kings 8:27), eternal (Ps. 90:2; 1 Tim. 1:17), and unchangeable (James 1:17; Mal. 3:6) in His being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness and truth. The Immanence of God The immanence of God connotes an indwelling of God within the world and its processes (Jer. 23:23-24; Acts 17:27-29; Heb. 1:3; Matt. 10:29). Every event is of supernatural causation in some sense. However, God is over the universe…

1. Introduction “Many Psalms were originally human words to God in prayer or praise. But once they were included in the canonical book, these texts became God’s word to humans to teach us how to pray and praise” (Futato 2007: 59). The book of Psalms is divided into prayers, poems and songs and as a result it remains relevant to the believer’s spiritual wellbeing through their season of lamentation, thanksgiving, and praise and so forth. The psalms are human beings’ responses to God’s words and…

Particularly in the Road, where all moral and cultural institutions known to humankind have been extinguished, religion and the belief in supernatural beings are at the forefront of the father’s thinking. In a world where humanity and kindness are mostly extinct, it is evident that the father adheres to the thought there might be a God-like figure. Religious and spiritual terms are often used throughout the novel, although the man often doubts the existence of a God and repeatedly curses him: He…

The Almighty – we have not found Him; He is exalted in strength. In His justice and great righteousness, He does not oppress. Therefore, humans fear Him, for He does not have regard for those who think themselves wise” (37:22-24). “Then the LORD (Yahweh) answered Job out of the storm” (38:1). God’s covenant Name reappears at this point. In the preceding poetic dialogue and monologues, with the exception of 12:9, the divine Person was “God” or “the Almighty,” transcendent and powerful – and, as…

God’s presence was initially given to individual people. But starting from Abraham, the presence is given to the nations through Abraham. When God showed himself to the people of Israel, He is going to first dwell among the people through the tabernacle in Exod. 25:8. a. God dwelling in the Tabernacle The tabernacle, which is the same word “dwelling” in John 1:14. It was a portable sanctuary representing God’s presence with his people. Stuart even says that “This verse is the simplest and…

The Achaemenid Empire, extending from Thrace to India, is considered the first world empire. Boasting many achievements like a postal system, standardized money, and a highway, their successes are largely due to their leaders, Cyrus the Great and Darius the Great. Unlike many other rulers in his time, Cyrus held respect for human rights, different cultures and religions, and diversity in his people while Darius exhibited talent for organization and leadership. The Median, Lydian, Babylonian,…

How do mythological allusions in Mark Z. Danielewski's House of Leaves establish the novel’s setting of the house on Ash Tree Lane? Introduction Literature has, since its conception, maintained a close relationship with religion and mythology – not only through religious texts and mythical canon. Much prose and poetry embrace the use of allusions: textual references to other works or bodies, and these references serve to better elaborate a part of the text and/or connect the reader to the text…