The Lord is awe-inspiring, fascinating, intriguing, majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him in Genesis 10:1,
“This is the account of Shem, Ham and Japheth, Noah's sons, who themselves had sons after the flood.”
Some may find this chapter somewhat tedious to read if they were honest about it. It contains the genealogy of the sons of Noah. I have to admit when I first began reading the Scriptures I found passages such as this at times that way and sometimes still do.
However, I have learned to greatly appreciate these types of passages where peoples, places, borders, etc. are documented. I have come to learn that it is precisely these passages that bring home the reality that what Scripture has to say, it speaks of what God has done in time and space. These accounts literally took place and the Scriptures often provide attending documentation. The Scriptures are not merely a collection of “folk tales” or fables with moral content or simply a rich treasure of literary value. Unfortunately many theologians, academics, commentators, leaders of denominations, seminaries and church organizations have opted for such a devalued perspective of the nature of Scripture. It kind of makes you wonder why they decided on their field in the first place.
I am reminded of Paul’s words to the church in Thessalonica, “And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is at work in you who believe.” 1 Thessalonians 2:13. Since Scripture is the word of God I accept it on face value as truth: true in every aspect. When it speaks of peoples not yet uncovered by archaeologists, I know their work has plenty of opportunities left. When the Scriptures speak of events that took place I know they happened. When the Scriptures speak of miracles and fulfilled prophecy I stand in awe because I know these things took place precisely as recorded in the pages of Scripture.
And to me, one of the fascinating things about Scripture is that that it is not bashful about documenting those events, peoples, places, borders, etc. as it provides the accounts of what has taken place from God’s perspective. It seems to care less that it provides so much opportunity for critics to attempt attacks on its truthfulness and veracity. It simply lays it all out there just as it happened, even to the point of often documenting these basic facts about genealogies, peoples, places, borders, etc.
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share your theme of worship with us from your Bible reading today. We’d love to hear from you!
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