When we study the Bible, there are the sections of Scripture that we are usually more interested in studying or reading, because we can readily glean something from them. There are, however, other sections of Scripture which do not appear to be very exciting. Some of the hardest sections of the Bible to read are not the ones that discuss hard-to-understand truths, but lists of regulations such as how to prepare a proper offering, and genealogies.
Even so, 2 Timothy 3:16-17 declares, "All scripture is God breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for ever good work."
Since we know this is true, that means that everything in the Bible must serve some purpose. So what purpose do lists such as genealogies provide? What can we glean from them? David Powlson reminds us, "Among the things taught are these: The Lord writes down names in His book of life; Families and communities matter to Him; God is faithful to His promises through long history... You "apply" to a list of ancient names and numbers by extension, not directly."
When we read about lists, we are reading examples, literal proof that God is faithful. Among many things, these lists show evidence that god really does record down names in His book of life. And while these names are not important to you, they are still important to God. God amazingly shows us some examples of who He was faithful to.
Living Life
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)
Posts
