I became a believer when I was 20 too :) (it has been a year since I gave my life to Christ and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life and eternity with our creator!)
Man, you are amazing! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with me... I'm from Guatemala, and here is so difficult to learn more about the Bible. There are few people here who are interested in these kinds of questions, and these questions confused me a lot... Sometimes, I felt like I was losing faith. Your passion and your knowledge have to come to the western world... I'm learning to read, listen and speak English, cuz the material to learn more about the Bible is so poor in my mother tongue, or I don't think it is complete. Thank you for being a guide for many people around the world. Get on with your work, because the world needs to hear it. May God bless you, and your family and congregation too.
That's a fascinating testimonial Roberto. It must be very difficult sometimes being somewhat alone and isolated in your faith. We know that 'Narrow is the way and few be there that find it' but I do want to encourage you my brother in Christ that there are millions and millions of us though miles separate us we are indeed walking along the same divinely lit path you are on. My name is Mike and I extend the hand of fellowship to you we have in Christ our Lord. Psalm 18:28; "You, LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light." To God be the Glory! Amen ✝
To see someone simply on fire for Jesus is not only refreshing but also challenging. I listen to Tim’s Sermons while woodworking in the garage. Frequently I have to stop & write a note. I have church while making sawdust each day. Come out in better spiritual shape than when I start each day! Thank you
I just want to add something about the bible that wasn't mentioned by Tim Mackie but only because he was concentrated on the subject he was teaching. God inspired the writers of the bible, but He also confirmed His word through His Holy Spirit. Lets remember that in the new testament the Apostle Paul said that the message of the gospel of salvation was not only words but it was also Power, the power of God, the power of His Holy Spirit to transform the lives of those will would believe in Jesus and submit to His authority. The apostles preached but also were used to do signs and wonders through the Holy Spirit to confirm God's word and power to people. Lets remember that the gospel is the power of God, and that the entire bible is the record of all the works, wonders, and power of God which He has manifested throughout history, and until the day of the Lord.
Tim I wanted to personally thank you for all your work on the Bible Project, Im a new follower and was recommend the Bible Project and cannot overemphasize how much it has helped me on my journey to Christ. Thank you, thank you, thank you
You are so blessed to have found this as a new follower of Jesus,! After 40 years of Bible reading, the Bible project is still a wonder and joy to me 😊
At mid life and being obsessively searching for something or someone who can articulate what I believe is so healing. This is how I see it too but there is no conversation that allows for this. You are truly brave and appreciated beyond words for putting this out.
I feel the same way. It is very hard to find supportive content. Have you listened to the Gospel of Thomas? It is super cool. I feel Lucky to have stumbled across this guy.
Pastor Tim, Praise God for your heart and dedication as a follower of Jesus. We thank GOD for using your life Mightily to tell the Good News as humanly possible as simple as it is complex. A compelling story in a Nutshell. :D
From Denmark, Europe. God bless you, man. Thank you so much for this amazing teaching which I have been searching for. It moved me to watch the original scriptures. I know its real, it just underlines it again and again.. God know what is best for us, as we dont. He is so much wiser than we are. He gives us these chores and team works with Him, cause it makes all the good things from Him to us alive in our daily walk with Him and with each other. Thank you also for being humble although you are very edicated. I also suck at being human many times ;-) But my heart is right and will continue seeking God and His Kingdom first. We need more of this teaching also in Denmark. I will take a look at your church over there. God bless you all, brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ our Saviour and Lord.
sadly i have heard that denmark is mostly atheist. God bless you, for being a proud follower of Christ even though you may be alone in your beliefs where you live. i know it is hard to live in a place where there are not many christians. always remember that we are not alone, we have our brothers and sisters in Christ around the world ❤️🙏
But your jesus is a remake, starting with the gospel according to mark written after 30AD and the other gospels accumulating within the next few hundred years. The fact that nothing was written at the time is suspect enough for me, the outlandish and contradicting stories of the gospels are fake. And jesus is mentioned nowhere in the OT along with the word "Resurrection", I have been asking christians where are all those broken tombs of the saints who were raised at the same time as jesus, Matthew 27:53, and coming out of the graves after His resurrection,: they went into the holy city ... And they not recorded by any contemporary sources and that is again suspect enough for me.
@@lutkedog1 This is of course a matter of faith, like almost everything, and faith is a gift. But faith builds on the Word of JEHOVAH and in Psalm 16:10 I'd say that David obviously speaks about the Messiah (for David himself is dead and buried) . "For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay." That's enough reference to the resurrection of the Messiah in my eyes, but also the story of Jonah in the belly of the fish and Joseph delivered from the jail and raised to the ledaing man in Egypt (as a Messianic reference) points to the same fact. May JEHOVAH bless you with faith in His only begotten Son. Prov 30:4 "Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in His hands? Who has bound up the waters in His cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is the name of His Son- surely you know!"
@@lutkedog1Your comment did'nt follow your own rule to read what I sent and comment on it, so please don't throw stones in your own little glass house! I choose to answer in my way, as likewise you do.
I've learned a lot from you Tim, and also from John in the Bible Project podcast and RU-vid channel. Through old and new videos, I've been able to find the answers to many of the questions I had. Big fan and supporter of your work. May God continue to bless you with good health and wisdom to understand His work so you can continue to teach and win more souls for the Kingdom. God bless brother.
Thanks for imparting the knowledge that you’ve gain from your studies. I am happy I arrive at your channel. Keep doing the amazing task God has called on you to do.
Your works are amazing. I was asking myself this question today where Bible and it's writings came into existence from and you answered it so beautifully
Wonderful, BLESSED, teacher of the scriptures. The visuals really help me understand. I also like the truth he speaks that I feel but am embarrassed or proud to admit
Thank you for bringing me back to my savior, your videos are a blessing to my life. You can clearly see the love you have for the lord shining through, Amen and God bless🤍
Keep following Jesus and you will not regret that. I know, I'm sure. You will go through ups and downs but if you always remember that Name Jesus of Nazareth you will not be deceived. The new world order is bringing in the false Jesus of the new age hindu god and that is why you must know this . The antichrist comes next Then the true Jesus of Nazareth. However if we are raptured it is not going to come into play. I hope this helps you
Tim Mackey, you are one of the most authentic Bible teachers I have had the privilege of learning from. I love receiving revelation heaven through the way you package and deliver your messages. My husband and I both listen to Jon and your podcasts and partner with the Bible Project that God has been so gracious to gift all the hands who bring that together for that to be. We often discuss ideas and concepts you guys share, and often our talks include "mind blown" perception changes. It's awesome. Your message (God's message through you) is so needed, because as my husband and I have discovered, we have been raised in church where either the Biblical "facts" were in error or we misinterpreted what we heard, which left us with a skewed view of our God and His love and His story. There's no doubt that you guys have opened our scope of understanding, sparked our hunger for more knowledge, helped us grow in our relationship with our loving Father, and consequently made us better humans. We can't thank you enough.
Thank you so much for sharing these. I 💯 agree with you! A while back, I read the biography of Mandela, “Long walk to freedom,” and was inspired by his character and courage. Even though I’ve never met Mandela, I never say it’s the book that inspired me. I say the sacrifice and struggles of Mandela inspired me. However, If I never read the book myself, but my friend read it, and told me about Mandela. I still wouldn’t say it was the book, or my friend, that inspired me. I’d still say I’m inspired by the life and struggles of Mandela. When I read an autobiography, it’s not the book that inspires, it’s the person that inspires. Similarly, the Gospels are the biography of Jesus Christ. The Old Testament is the setting of the story before Jesus stepped on the scene. The Christian faith is based on the inspirational story and sacrifice of Jesus. Unfortunately, I feel even a lot of Christians get this simple fact wrong, placing undue emphasis on our scriptures to prove our case. But when we critically read the gospels, they make no direct claims to divine inspiration. Even Moses didn’t get too attached to the tablets, on which God, with his own hands, wrote the 10 commandments. Moses smashed it down, not wanting the tablets to be worshiped. He knew it wasn’t about the tablets, it was about God’s commandments already written in their hearts. 😪 Judaism is based on the Torah. Islam is based on the Quran. Christianity ISN’T based on Gospels. Christianity is based on Jesus Christ.🙏🏾 Yes I believe the Bible is divinely inspired, but I didn’t know that until I was saved and inspired by Jesus first. It’s not the Book that inspired us, it’s the person.
That’s exactly what the Bible says. What were you putting that out there for? Oh yeah! Because he lies! He lies about what the Word is. Our opinion is heresy to God.
Thank you. Your work has changed my life as a Christian. I feel I am moving forward in my understanding of the Bible and Jesus' covenant with us. Very grateful.
This Tim Mackie is such an amazing teacher .. SO MUCH TO LEARN AND ADORE ABOUT OUR SAVIOR ..CHRIST JESUS ' ' GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU AND YOURS TIM MACKIE . YOU ARE SOOO LOVED. ✝️🙏❤
Thank you to God that He make you have desire to search about the bible from and why we must care. This really blessed me. God bless you, Sir.🙏🙏🙏Thank you very much. Shallom
Came across this via YT algorithms, but recognised your voice and fashion from your animations. Wonderful Yeshua given passion for the word, for truth. Subscribed 🙌🏾
@@yeshuat1399 God using the algorithm is another possibility. You might be right, I might be right. Not like it matters though, in the grand scheme of things.
Thank you God for all this people that brought the bibles to us and that we can buy it and get it and study it and I am also grateful for you for this explanation 💛
I love your pick-up on the context of marriage covenants. In Hebrew circles I've been told they don't see the "10 Commandments" as that at all. That's a Western title for them. They were seen as "the 10 words" as part of a "Ketubah" or marriage covenant. Sheds light on a lot of the language surrounding the covenant including, "treasured possession" and "consider carefully all these words". Interesting too that the final stage of a marriage in Hebrew culture is consummation under a "chuppah" which is the same as the cloud of languages in fire seen in Exodus and again in Acts...
@@mrkleen4039 We are grafted into the same covenant with God as Abraham had... Peter called us all a Kingdom of priests and a holy nation, the same as Moses called Israel. 1 Peter 2:9-10 (ESV) But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
I enjoyed this very much. In this modern anti-christian world, the media makes you believe the Bible is just another book, that we must question. Thank you for all the valuable information and insight.
We had a skate church in our small town and it became a little hub of positivity- due to financials the church had to close its doors. This church did not judge the young rebellious skateboarders. For example; A group of 14 year olds were caught smoking pot behind a car then invited inside. They did not judge- they just let the group of stoned kids vibe with Jesus. This group became regulars at the church because they felt included in the culture- not judged. Skate church ruled.
My Dear Brother, You have presented a magnificent overview of the Unity of the entire Scripture from The Book of Job at 4,200 years ago until the death of John in as late as 102-104 a.d. keep up your good work ! +brothermark +
Your very good at giving a good explanation of things. I enjoy the break down it’s difficult for even seasoned vets of Christians to get a handle on a lot of these topics. Your doing good work man GOD BLESS! My question is how much has the Bible been picked apart and things changed within it. I was listening to this show the other day talking about the break down of the Bible from a Historical viewpoint of how Scriptures begin when it’s something that considered authentic all Scriptures begin with a certain word or letter but not genesis it begins with In the beginning and historically speaking that’s not normal for Ancient Hebrew Scriptures they always begin with something certain. It kinda makes me think that the Catholic Church or another sect changed parts of it.
I was baptised as a baby and done the whole Sunday school thing but fell away from it for decades, I'm 33 now and looked for answers my whole life and only a year ago relised that Jesus was there the whole time and just got tore right into the bible, especially the new testament and to say it's been mind blowing would be the understatement of the century. God bless everyone ✝️❤
roflswamp6 Yeah, just because you’re miserable doesn’t mean you have to take it to the internet and try to act superior, when you’re rotten inside. Now, I’m laughing at you. I hope your life gets better, but with that attitude it’ll just be more of the same.
Thank you very much that you really love and care all of US so you share your self question that me and our heart question ( why we care about the Bible and make it have the authority in our live)? Thank you that you learn everything ( God give you desire to answer the question) so you can share the answer . I'm very blessed. God bless you🙏
“The new covenant people”, in 108 AD Ignatius of Antioch (who is mentioned in the Bible) called the early Christian community catholic, thus the Catholic Church gave us the NT Bible. This is well documented but some people just cannot bring themselves to admit it.
I am a 70 year old lady who has taken the Bible by faith for 40 years this June 22. ✝️His arm is Not too short to save. This is like a reward to me for saying I have to believe by faith that the Bible really is our authority no matter how intellectual any of us are, no matter how hard to believe humans could write down what God wants to say and have it still be His message thousands of years after it happened. Hallelujah Glory 😊✝️
Greetings Pastor, I see that your link is no longer available. I think the calling you have been obedient too is inspiring amazing and pretty much indescribable in how great he is and how proud I a stranger am of you for this "vital" work you are apart of. It has affected my life in a very positive way. I have been watching your videos for just close to a year and ...To God be every Glory, I am so thankful. I did put a link on another video but in my haste (forgive me) I did not reach out properly to explain and or do not know if you want us to write elsewhere but I never received a reply. I am a elder woman young man of God and a newer Christian (sort of and that's another story) and I after many years of not putting my passion for our Lord Jesus that I have had since I can remember 2 years of age; into his word. This was due to reasons that involve others but in the end it was my unconsciousness or other aspects of myself that allowed myself to be led me astray. The link I sent you however, was the first time since I have given my life (or rededicated) that really stirred up feelings within me that I do not want to spend my energy rebuking etc. The word is an anchor and If I cannot anchor myself in it I will still "know" in Christ Jesus but .... I must also believe in the source of his written word. Everything in this video was amazing but I would like to find out from you (if you do not mind) the following; 1. Could you please look at the link that came to you from me and tell me what you think? Help me so I may bind the spread of incorrect information from a worldy source as big as Newsweek, for the non believers considering. ? 2. I Understand what you mean when you spoke about , yeah, there is some controversies and believe it anyway. But then you said, are those significant differences? Yes. And this is where I need to bring up the question I am almost certain you have received before. Millions of people just went through the media and organised religion corruption misinterpreting "vital" information for such a long time. Translation that makes "all" the difference in the world (I will spare you the Kindergarten examples I am sure you already know) . These significant differences are to me not something to gloss over or some academic error to not be corrected. I pray that this is corrected so that those whom are not scholars but in every walk of life can learn his direct words and inner meanings intellectually , to assist our essential faith and of course in giving thanks ahead of time for his direct voice, touch and supernatural means for letting us know most of all. 3. If you wanted to obtain the closest full english bible with the least amount of "missing" info; which one would it be? If this was not affordable to most , why? that would be something our Lord would not want. Could you please suggest a study bible with as much of the real scripture within it as possible? Thank you God bless you in Jesus's name Amen
King James Bible This the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them.
@@kamu747 Jeremiah 31:33 But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people. Hebrews 10:16 "This is the covenant I will make with them after that time, says the Lord. I will put my laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds." This is only for the Jews Jesus said that salvation was only for the Jews. Mt.15:24; But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Mt.10:5,6; These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not:But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Jn.4:22 Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews. I don't believe in the Bible but that is what it says.
I'm trying to wrap my head around what Dr Tim said that I'm supposed to accept the authority of the Bible based on the history that's primarily espoused by the Bible or the teachings and life of Jesus described by the Bible. Isn't that circular? The confusing thing to me is that what we believe about Jesus is found in the Bible so you can't assume that history is foundational since you are trying to establish the Bible as authoritative.
Thank God for the Catholic Church, which was the early church established through the Apostles. Keeper of the word until it was written down and canonized by the Church In the book called the Bible, now used by Christians the world over
Hi, Mr. Tim I have a question in my mind while I'm reading Genesis chaper about Adam and Eve. Can you solve this for me. If Adam and Eve where the only frist people according to bible. Then after their disobedience to God, they were send out of Eden garden. Then after that they had childres Cain and Abel. Then after Cain killing Abel he was punished and sent out as a wanderer. Then he went west side of Eden. If Adam and Eve had childres then where did the other people came from like the one which Cain married. If they were already born to Adam and Eve then why they aren't mentioned in the bible. Are they sinned people or they are also God's creation. Can you explain it.
Hi, let me help if I can. I'm the Bible he indeed went to Nod and behad his wife, didn't say he found a wife there just had relations with her and ended up gathering Enoch and then the city named after it. Adam and Eve were indeed the first and only people out there and basicly Cain took his sister as a wife, got banned and took her along to Nod. Hope this helps Jay
If he did so then what Adam and Eve are doing, why they have not stopped him from doing so. But why it's not mentioned in the bible, like they had a daughter and Cain took her as wife. Will it make too odd. I didn't remembered the chapter but I do remembered that God made a law that they should not have wife from their siblings. Does this links with the Cain's act.
@@pappularaviteja5107 it doesn't per say needed to be sister ,in genesis 5:4 is says Adam and Eve had multiple sons and daughters ,it's safe to say they had offspring so it might have been his cousin. There is a lot of.. questioning actions in the Bible like Lot's daughters laying with there farther. Adam called Eve mother of all living. They couldn't stop Cain from leaving because it was gods will for what he had done.
The Catholic canon was set at the Council of Rome (382), the same Council commissioned Jerome to compile and translate those canonical texts into the Latin Vulgate Bible.
Yay! Would that be the same church that burned people for: translating it into other languages? encouraging laypersons to read it? Printing bibles and distributing them? 😂
Very much pleased to hear such a wonderful teaching from a young preacher of the Scriptures, especially from the US,Where a umpteen number of unsriptural and false teachings emerge in this century.
There are plenty of unscriptural things here as well. That’s why you have a Bible and realize that many will not endure sound doctrine. In Timothy it says: Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to strive about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers. Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness. And their message will spread like cancer. Hymenaeus and Philetus are of this sort, who have strayed concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past; and they overthrow the faith of some. Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.” But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work. Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth, and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will. Perilous Times and Perilous Men But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! For of this sort are those who creep into households and make captives of gullible women loaded down with sins, led away by various lusts, always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Look closely at who the new covenant will be made with. It is not Christianity. (It's in Jer 31 and Heb 8). And it revolves around them following the law... Something that Christianity says has been fulfilled and done away with. How does that work? Has what we've been taught about Christianity true?
Without God's intervention and documentation thereof, the forces of evil would probably have destroyed humanity very early in its(human) existence. Clearly, that was not part of the plan.
Kayla Roszelle evil would have completely consumed man. Surviving evil and being destroyed by it are obviously opposites. I would rather face evil and win than face evil and lose. Cant tell whether you are one of those who thinks evil shouldnt exist or what. But of course it does.
The Catholic Church made the Bible before 400 A.D & Martin Luther took 7 books from the Bible in the 16th century. I recommend doing some research about Catholicism. We have 73 📚 while they have 66. God bless! 😇
So biblical cannon comes into existence 331. Jesus died around 30-32. Thus Christianity exists for 300 years with no bible. Basis of Christianity the oral tradition. People talked had tradition did rituals. American Christianity based on a rejection of what was the basis of the Church for 300 years.
That’s basically calling God out on not having a plan for a while... I don’t even need to know the ins and outs, clearly God’s plan worked swimmingly as the whole world knows about/ has access to know about Jesus.. Peter was once told by Jesus in His own way that he was going to die and how. Peter asked, in essence, ‘well what about John,’ Jesus replied, what is it to you if he remains til I return, “YOU FOLLOW ME.” You can speculate all these semantics and what about the people in remote places that never heard.. What is it to you, YOU FOLLOW JESUS. God is faithful and just. Everyone will have an opportunity to either accept or deny the Christ. I believe that by faith. But , it’s not my job to hold God accountable for that. I MUST FOLLOW JESUS
@@slomofome14 It is not callin out anyone on anything. You tell me when the bible was accepted by what was to become the Catholic and Orthodox Church. It was around 320. Prior to that the Bible did not exist as a book. What was to become the Bible was in existence but it did not form the core of what Christianity was about. What Christianity was about was the Christian tradition. All this read the Bible stuff stems from Luther. Prior to that the central practice of Christianity was being a member of the Church participating in the sacraments etc etc. The Bible was only translated into vernacular languages after Luther
@@tomfrombrunswick7571 It’s very obvious you don’t have the Holy Spirit.. God would NEVER downplay His Word.. Come out of the whore church of paganism and dead men’s bones, repent and be born again sir
@@tomfrombrunswick7571 The Bible contains everything we need for salvation. It says how you can have eternal life, how you can have the Holy Spirit, and what the Church is. The Church is people who have the Holy Spirit living in them (1 Peter 2:5, 2 Corinthians 6:16). That's why it's called the body of Christ. If we truly want to follow Jesus Christ and to have His Spirit, we'll look at His words in the Gospels and in the letters of the apostles that He chose. That's where we can find His teachings intact. So be very careful: if traditions and rituals that you follow contradict the Bible, you're on a wrong path!
Tim is Sheldon Cooper only I can understand what he’s talking about. 😂 these teachings are great. Thanks for sharing your nerd gifts, they really are a blessing dude!
Prayer may comfort you, but it does not solve problems. Depending on your situation, prayer is not going to fix it. If you have serious problems such as physical, mental, or financial -- get REAL help. Best from Indiana.
This man is a blessing in my life, unveiling heresies as a bi product of just simply explaining WHAT the bible IS and ISNT. Fundamentalists and KJV only people eat your heart out (and I love the KJV as my default btw so this was a big shock to me)
I take issue with the statement that Jesus was making a 'new covenant' with a new people - because Isreal's failed to keep it to be a light to the nations - as if it was being passed on to a new people. Jesus came to the house of Judah and the northern house of Isreal that was divorced; the lost sheep of Isreal. (I did not come for the world, but for the lost sheep of Isreal) not to establish a new covenant with a new people. He was making a renewed covenant, yes. He did it in keeping with the Mosaic law - covenants are established with blood, then shared in agreement with a meal. It just sounded like the echos of replacement theology (where Isreal is replaced by the gentiles as the people of God) which I disagree with, but that's another topic. Just want to be sure people understand Isreal was not replaced with the gentiles. We are grafted in to Isreal. I don't want to think people would believe Isreal was replaced.
@Shaun Gilmore if you read through from Genesis it has to do with honoring righteousness and then promising to give blessing and then the over-arching plan of salvation. It had nothing to do with favoring a particular people over another, but this people group through which the light of the world would come forth. Israel (because of Abraham *also from the seed of other righteous men- who was a righteous man because he believed and obeyed God) was supposed to be a light to the nations, a people group who would walk righteously showing the character of the One who led them. It wasn't because they were better and others redundant. It's not about that at all. I wish I could sit with you and show you through the entirety of scripture, but it's a long process. Don't look for a single answer to satisfy you, it won't happen. Israel (even the land itself) housed the fertile crescent in which contained Eden. So it's all connected to the garden, those walking righteously (believing and obeying), the redeeming of anyone who would choose Him (Exodus -a mixed multitude that included Egyptians and anyone else wanting to live under Yawheh's protection - mentions several times this isn't simply a blood race of people). He blessed this people because of the root of Jesse, the promise of redemption, the plan of the ultimate savior, but also illustrating sovereignty of a creator who's ways are certainly not like our ways. I urge you to read through every word of your bible, comb through it, pray for understanding, pray for wisdom. If these things are truly in your heart, read your bible under prayer, turn everything else off, and trust that He will reveal to you the thing you seek. Never try to understand Yahweh through your human understanding. He illustrates who He is and what He wants though the entirety of it. It takes time. One pastor's answer or another's is not what you seek; you seek Yawheh's answer. It's all in there. And DO NOT BE DISMAYED when He commands the destruction of an entire people group; it has to do with what He knows that we do not. An easy answer to satisfy your question is not going to happen. But seek Yawheh's Kingdom and His righteousness. Never your own. This is just the beginning. He wants to be known. He wants you to choose Him. He wants you to find that narrow road and walk it and not look to the right or left. He wants you to overcome - not as the world portrays it, but as He prescribes it. Bless you today. I pray you come to know and trust what He says about Himself. And that you are among those who choose.
@@Peekaboo-Kitty let me explain something about the internet. most people who use it don't have English as their first language. most people do the effort of learning it. other people don't write as you would like, but that doesn't mean that in 100 years, because of the internet and a lot of 'official incorrect grammar', it is actually correct. in other words. stop correcting other peoples grammar on the internet anders gaan we gewoon met je communiceren in onze eigen taal.
