Dancing before the Lord

2 Samuel 6: 14-23.

Everyone knows the story of King David dancing before the Lord in the streets clothed only in a linen ephod, which was a priestly garment, or a type of girdle.  And David danced with all his might.

They brought the ark of covenant back to Israel & made sacrifices.

Now, his wife Michal, Saul's daughter, saw this and told him how it was unbecoming a king and how dare he!

He told her straight out is was before God who had chosen him. He basically said, I will be honored in my own house. And Michal, never had a child. Which was a very bad fate of any married woman.

This situation reminds me of today's churches. The more conservative think dancing before God is a horrible thing, while more charismatic churches encourage it. And the latter is right, considering the above example. And those who do believe in dancing, leave the more conservative and go find a place where they can worship fully.

One wonders, what will be the reaction of the conservatives when they reach heaven and see all the dancers in God's throne room....

 

Mounting Evidence supporing Biblical stories

Historians have questioned for years many of the stories in the Old Testament saying they were only 'myth and legends'. However, recent discoveries are beginning to vindicate the accounts in the Bible. While what is presented here is not by any means complete, it is a sampling on how modern day archeology is proving the well known records.

1. Was Joseph really in Egypt in the position claimed as Pharaoh's second in command? Recently coins were . discovered baring his image.
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/133601#.UCA1T3lo8qg

2. Did the Israelites really wander the desert for forty years? On a recent special on one of the learning or history channels, the blogger doesn't remember which one, archeologists had found one obscure reference on an wall mentioning the Jewish people. No others have been found.

3. What happened to the Arc of the Covenant? One of the most intriguing mysteries how something so important seemed to vanish overnight. Again, there is a special run regularly on one of the learning or history channels presents the  hypothesis that the arc is being kept in Ethiopia. Now how it got there - that is still being speculated.

These are only a few examples and there are certain to be more as explorations continue and finds are publicly shared.

'Why Not Question' : Movie Review - 'Jerusalem Countdown'

Ripped right of today's headlines, 'Jerusalem Countdown' tells the story of FBI agents who are trying to stop terrorists from bombing various US cities with nuclear weapons. Oddly enough, they discover the government has a plan in place in the event of rapture and both are thrown into shock as they try to stop the deaths of the Israel's leaders. Well written this film keeps the viewer on the edge of their seat. Some of the failures are shocking and realistic. Hero's don't always win. The ending poses many questions and desire to see what eventually happens to the FBI agents. Also presented is an interesting take on the rapture that is not to be missed. On a scale of 1 to 5 this film is a strong 4.5. Highly recommended for those who love spy thrillers.

'Why Not Question' : The Blessing

As Christians, we are entitled to the Aaronik blessing given by God to the children of Israel in Numbers 6:23-27. How? According to a verse in the New Testament, Christians are grafted onto the branch of Judah. (Reference not given since the blogger has seen the verse but can't find it.) What that means is that as Christians we are have a part in the Jewish inheritance.

Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, on this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them.

The Lord bless (Barak - benefit) thee, and keep (shamar - take heed, protect)thee:
The Lord make his face shine ( or - give light or cause to shine) upon thee, and be gracious (chanan - literal gracious) unto thee.
The Lord lift up his countenance (panim - face) upon thee, and give thee peace (shalom - completeness).

And they shall put my name (shem - honor, authority, character) upon the children on Israel and I will bless (barak - benefit) them.

Wow! The Lord blesses his people. So why do we say 'May God Bless you'? We should say, 'God will bless you!' Because according to the Bible,God blesses his people. There is no 'he might'.

It's time for Christians to stand up with their Jewish brothers/sisters and claim what is part of our rightful inheritance.