Also, why are so many preachers heavy handed on the subject of israel?
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Reading the entire Book of Genesis will really help you out with this..
Oh? Did you know? There are two distinct creation narratives in Genesis:
Genesis 1:1 - 2:3: This is where God creates the world in six days and rests on the seventh. It's more structured, presenting a kind of "cosmic order" to the process.
Genesis 2:4 onwards: This story focuses on the creation of Adam, then the Garden of Eden, and eventually Eve. It has a more "personal" and detailed approach, especially concerning human beings.
Scholars believe these two narratives originate from different traditions or sources, which were later compiled into the book we have now. It's a testament to the rich and layered history of biblical texts.
I'm not too into "scholars", I just let God talk to us Himself through the Scriptures He has provided.. unfortunately, many people listen to man instead of seeing for themselves what God has to plainly say. There really should not be any other approach to the Bible than this.
Sounds flat earth to me. Respectfully, the Bible itself specifically emphasizes the value of seeking understanding. Proverbs 4:7 says: "Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding." Additionally, Acts 17:11 praises the Bereans for examining the Scriptures daily to see if what Paul said was true. To fully grasp God's Word, active study and discernment, guided by the Holy Spirit, are crucial.
I believe this is what he might be referring too...
1 John 2:26-27
These things I have written to you concerning those who try to deceive you. But the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you, and you do not need that anyone teach you; but as the same anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you will abide in Him.
The first is a literary device, like a poem or edict. The second is in a historical narrative form. Genre is the difference. Scholars and "experts" don't all agree on the literary origins. The two accounts do not need to contradict or be problematic to accepting what is written in them. It is simplest to accept that Moses got the information specifically from God during the 40 years in the wilderness wandering when he would daily meet with Him.
What an excellent comment. The creation stories are neither consistent nor inconsistent. They are best viewed in the context of the historical continuum within which they were written. For instance, the second biblical creation story in Genesis is an incomplete replica of the Sumerian creation stories. The first is clearly 100% ancient Egyptian. I have been in the secret crypt underneath the floor of the Dendera temple in Abydos, Egypt, which contains the "Dendera light bulb," which is pretty much the exact creation myth that is first talked about in Genesis. Just amazing.
No shit? You have really been there?
Is it any wonder the human author, Moses, was educated in Egypt? As the story goes in Genesis Joseph was used to organize the prosperity of 7 years to later funnel all the ANE wealth to Egypt and make it the dominant country during that period of history. Later after 40 years of becoming a somebody Moses got to spend 40 years learning to be a nobody to round out his schooling with practical life experience. So we have a guy with literally the best education in the known world with the humility of one pardoned of murder leading God's people to salvation and codifying their history and culture. It's a good story.