At the dedication of the tabernacle, fire fell from heaven to consume the sacrifices on the altar (Leviticus 9:24). This was the fire of which Leviticus 6:13 says: “The fire shall ever be burning upon the altar; it shall never go out.” When Abram prepared a sacrifice to God, recorded in Genesis 15, a fire … Continue reading Fire from Heaven
Elijah
The still small voice
This phrase is so often repeated by Christians that we have come to think of it as the main point of the account of Elijah in the cave. Recently though, in studying 1 Kings chapter 19, it has become clear to me that this is a beginning, not a conclusion. It doesn't even appear that … Continue reading The still small voice
The affliction of Joseph
Judah and Ephraim were the largest tribes of Israel. Joshua was of the tribe of Ephraim; perhaps the Ephraimites carried from that some sense of entitlement that they should play more of a leadership role. When Jeroboam of the tribe of Ephraim rebelled against King Rehoboam, Mannasseh and all the other northern tribes followed his … Continue reading The affliction of Joseph
The affliction of Joseph
Judah and Ephraim were the two largest tribes of Israel. Joshua was of the tribe of Ephraim; perhaps the Ephraimites carried from that some sense of entitlement that they should play more of a leadership role. When Jeroboam of the tribe of Ephraim rebelled against King Rehoboam, Mannasseh and all the other northern tribes followed … Continue reading The affliction of Joseph
Voices
Elijah was discouraged. He had tried for years to remind the people of Israel from whence they had fallen. At first, the people of this northern kingdom had maintained a form of worship of Jahweh, but now they were openly worshipping Baal. What was the use of his efforts? God called him to a meeting … Continue reading Voices
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