Mine is the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 19:11. He knew all the drama and fire and brimstone was not God, but when he heard the gentle whisper, he immediately recognized God's voice and went out to talk with Him.
I think very often that drama and talk of hellfire and calamities and signs of armegeddon are just that: talk from people who can't tell the difference between God's voice and their own need to be scandalized.
Most of the times the gentle whisper of a breeze is God's true voice.
2007-10-23 10:45:45 · 24 answers · asked by Acorn 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
In Judges, i think after a story about Deborah....., after losing a battle a king runs to a camp nearby an tells this lady to let him come in and rest, then she drives a tent stake thru his head......................................., that was pretty sweet. Girl power!
2007-10-23 10:51:34 · answer #1 · answered by Betalynn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One of my favorites regards the prophet Elisha when he was surrounded by the army if Syria. The king of Syria had sent his army to capture Elisha because Elisha was providing the king of Israel information on when and where the Syrians would attack. The servant of Elisha woke up and saw the entire Syrian army surrounding he and Elisha. Understandably he was terrified. When he asked Elisha what they would do, Elisha said, "fear not, for they that be with us are more than they that be with them." Elisah then prayed and asked God to open the eyes of the young man so that the young man could see the help that Elisha had available to him. The young man looked and saw horses and chariots of fire completely surrounding both Elisha and the Syrians. The lesson for us is this: when things in life start to get us down, when we think that we have been "surrounded" by adversity or difficulties, remember that the same heavenly help that was available to Elisha is also available to us.
2007-10-23 10:58:15 · answer #2 · answered by Rooster1945 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always liked the story of the village that wanted to convert to Judaism. Moses had brought the Isrealites back to the promised land and they were expanding and fighting the various tribes who already lived there. One tribe decided to make friends and said they wanted to convert and join the Isrealites. The Isrealites said that was okay, but all the men in the village had to be circumcised. They had a big ceremony and feast and all the men got circumcised. Then in the early morning when all the men in the village were laying around in pain with their groins all bandaged up, the Isrealites fell on them and slew the entire village.
2007-10-23 11:44:47 · answer #3 · answered by Bodhisattva E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right now, I'm really liking the story of David bringing the Ark back to the Israelites and dancing out of his clothes he was in so much joy. I would love to feel that much joy, but I know it usually comes after a lot of suffering. I like David. His wife put him down for being so free in front of his people and he basically said "Well, you ain't seen nothing yet!" So, cool. I like Jeremiah, but it's because of what it says about walking in your anointing and having faith that if God wants you to do something, it's because He's already given you the ability to do it. My very favorite verse: Jer 1:5 "Before I formed you in the womb I knew [a] you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations." So inspirational!
2007-10-23 10:56:04 · answer #4 · answered by bainaashanti 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's hard for me to pick a favorite story, but my favorite theme is how the Lord always picks the least expected person to lead His people and do His will. Have you ever noticed that the Lord never chose the firstborn?
My favorite person in the Old Testament is Jacob. Talk about a flawed character!
2007-10-23 10:55:10 · answer #5 · answered by Gal from Yellow Flat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
King David and Bathsheba....he was so favored by God, and walked with him, and yet in his weakness he sinned in his lust for Bathsheba and her beauty. He had her husband killed, seduced her...she became pregnant....the child was not allowed to live....King David cried out to God about it, but had to pay for his transgression....they did have other children. God does not always like the choices we make and as his children we will be disciplined, but it doesn't mean he turns from us. It reminds me of our relationships with our children. They can do some of the most outlandish things, and we know they must be punished. We do not detest the child, but the act thereof. What a display of God's love twofold.
2007-10-23 12:40:39 · answer #6 · answered by Sage 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the story of Moses.
I particularly like the part where the Pharaoh lets the Israelites go, but then God hardens the Pharaoh's heart and forces him to re-enslave them.
Justice biblical style: kill someone for committing a crime that they had no intention or desire to commit.
2007-10-23 11:58:57 · answer #7 · answered by Dazcha 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine is the story of Abraham, the first where God told him to sent Hagar and his first son away. Gen. 21:12-21 and where God told Abraham to offer his son as a burnt offering, Gen.22:1-13. Who would have the strength to do it? God tells you send your first born away and then tells you to kill you younger one. Would you?
2007-10-23 13:16:58 · answer #8 · answered by Coop 366 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Abraham being prepared to sacrifice his son Isaac. If any man today offered to kill his son as evidence of his faith in God the man would be committed to an assylum or executed. Only bible worshippers can glorify such an act rather than condemning it.
2007-10-23 10:56:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Judah and Tamar, Genesis 38. It illustrates a dramatic difference between the mores and moral concerns of an ancient society and our contemporary society.
2007-10-23 10:51:03 · answer #10 · answered by Darrol P 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
2 Kings 2:23-24, which is Elisha and the "Hey, move it, baldy!" incident. Because it's hilarious. It should have been made into a "Kids in the Hall" sketch.
2007-10-23 10:48:46 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋