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These 2 Books Of The Bible Didn't Mention The Name God Throughout (SEE WHY) by ADEWUMIMichael(m): 7:27am On Feb 26, 2017 |
The Bible is a story of God’s
relationship with mankind, and
most books put God front and
center. For example:
The prophets are God’s
mouthpieces: the last 17
books of the Old Testament
are mostly words straight
from God. The Gospels focus on Jesus’ life and ministry. Jesus, the God-man, is the main character in all four books. The Law of Moses is about God’s covenant with and rules for Israel.. But as it turns out, two books of the Bible don’t talk about God at all . Weird, right? ESTHER Esther is the kind of story you could make into a movie again and again and again. This book focuses on two Jews in Susa, the capital of the Persian Empire: Esther, a girl who becomes queen, and her relative Mordecai, a member of King Ahaseurus’ guard. If you’re not familiar with the story of Esther, you can get the big picture here . In short, Esther risks her life to prevent an act of genocide against her people. It’s the history of the Jewish feast of Purim. And there’s no mention of God. So, that’s one down. Here’s the next: SONG of SOLOMON..... Song of Solomon might be the most awkward book to read. It’s a celebration of love, beauty, sex, and marriage. The main characters are a bride and bridegroom, who sing back and forth to one another and to their community. You’ll find a lot of poetic references to the human anatomy, but you won’t see any mention of God as a person... This one isn’t as cut-and-dry as Esther. There’s one passage of Song of Solomon in which the bride describes the strength and intensity of true love. She compares this love to a fire, but what kind of fire? Our English Bible translations tend to differ on how Song of Solomon 8:6 should end. Why don’t these books mention God? There are a few reasons these books don’t mention God: There are no direct words from God. Most books of the Old Testament mention prophets, who speak on God’s behalf; neither of these stories, however, include any spokespersonh for God. There are no overt miracles. When God does something completely out of the ordinary, the Bible credits Him for it. But Esther is a story of human action, and Song of Solomon focuses on human love. What are these books even doing in the Bible, then? These books don’t stand alone. We should read them in context of God’s covenant with Israel. And when we take that into account, it’s clear that there’s a lot going on below the surface. For example, Esther and Mordecai are placing their faith in something beyond themselves: Esther and Mordecai fast in times of troub Mordecai is confident that the Jews will be delivered. Mordecai and Esther act in faith throughout the book. Mordecai is a man of integrity, and Esther is a self-sacrificial heroine. We don’t know for sure if Mordecai had God’s promises to Abraham and David in mind when he claimed that the Jews would be delivered ( Es 4:14 ). But words from God would make a good foundation for those beliefs. Esther gives me an idea of what faith looks like when it’s played out, and leaves me with the question: is my faith as evident as Esther’s and Mordecai’s?. And Song of Solomon describes the bliss of married love. God sees His relationship to Israel as one of marriage, even though Israel is a terrible bride to Him. Jeremiah , Ezekiel , and Hosea all use marriage to describe God’s covenant to Israel—usually to paint a picture of Israel’s sin ( Jer 3:1 ; Eze 16 ; Hos 1). 67 Likes 14 Shares |
Re: These 2 Books Of The Bible Didn't Mention The Name God Throughout (SEE WHY) by ademasta(m): 7:32am On Feb 26, 2017 |
Hmmmm Song of Mr Solo(he that used wisdom to copulate with 300 housewives and 700 Olosho(s)...) Hmmm again. FTC(Flying To Church) Not First To Comment 78 Likes 9 Shares |
Re: These 2 Books Of The Bible Didn't Mention The Name God Throughout (SEE WHY) by Kondomatic(m): 7:50am On Feb 26, 2017 |
I don't know what Song of Solomon is doing in the Bible 21 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: These 2 Books Of The Bible Didn't Mention The Name God Throughout (SEE WHY) by Thepasserby(m): 7:53am On Feb 26, 2017 |
The book of Esther actually started from The book of Samuel. It was a demonstration of why God orders man to do certain awkward things. In the book of 1Samuel 15, God told Saul to destroy the Amalikites but he ended up sparing the king and his household. Although King Agag was later killed by Samuel, but some of his descendants escaped. Haman was a descendant of Agag and that explains why he had so much hatred for the Jews. (Esther 3:1). 74 Likes 1 Share |
Re: These 2 Books Of The Bible Didn't Mention The Name God Throughout (SEE WHY) by Nobody: 7:54am On Feb 26, 2017 |
True 1 Like |
Re: These 2 Books Of The Bible Didn't Mention The Name God Throughout (SEE WHY) by Homeboiy: 8:05am On Feb 26, 2017 |
God forgive me dont even know d last tyme I read bible 19 Likes |
Re: These 2 Books Of The Bible Didn't Mention The Name God Throughout (SEE WHY) by lampard01(m): 8:12am On Feb 26, 2017 |
Nairaland and Sunday religious posts 62 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: These 2 Books Of The Bible Didn't Mention The Name God Throughout (SEE WHY) by HRich(m): 8:13am On Feb 26, 2017 |
OK ooO please somebody should tell Buhari to stop flashing me, i kept on missing his calls every minutes 54 Likes 1 Share |
Re: These 2 Books Of The Bible Didn't Mention The Name God Throughout (SEE WHY) by softMarket(m): 8:14am On Feb 26, 2017 |
The foolishness of GOD is wiser than the wisest of men!! 36 Likes 1 Share |
Re: These 2 Books Of The Bible Didn't Mention The Name God Throughout (SEE WHY) by lonelydora: 8:14am On Feb 26, 2017 |
If you want to compose a LOVE song, read Songs of Solomon. Enough lyrics 24 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: These 2 Books Of The Bible Didn't Mention The Name God Throughout (SEE WHY) by Samexdx(m): 8:14am On Feb 26, 2017 |
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Re: These 2 Books Of The Bible Didn't Mention The Name God Throughout (SEE WHY) by Dubby6(m): 8:14am On Feb 26, 2017 |
Good 1 Like |
Re: These 2 Books Of The Bible Didn't Mention The Name God Throughout (SEE WHY) by SweetJoystick(m): 8:15am On Feb 26, 2017 |
OK |
Re: These 2 Books Of The Bible Didn't Mention The Name God Throughout (SEE WHY) by makawen11: 8:16am On Feb 26, 2017 |
Interesting read 1 Like |
Re: These 2 Books Of The Bible Didn't Mention The Name God Throughout (SEE WHY) by HRich(m): 8:16am On Feb 26, 2017 |
softMarket:Apart from Solomon which other man can be credited as a wise living 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: These 2 Books Of The Bible Didn't Mention The Name God Throughout (SEE WHY) by jamalnation(m): 8:16am On Feb 26, 2017 |
Noted |
Re: These 2 Books Of The Bible Didn't Mention The Name God Throughout (SEE WHY) by oloriLFC(f): 8:17am On Feb 26, 2017 |
Goan add it na. |
Re: These 2 Books Of The Bible Didn't Mention The Name God Throughout (SEE WHY) by budusky05(m): 8:17am On Feb 26, 2017 |
OP the Bible nor the songs of Solomon DID NOT celebrate SEX. People like u miss quote God's word. 17 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: These 2 Books Of The Bible Didn't Mention The Name God Throughout (SEE WHY) by Donald7610: 8:17am On Feb 26, 2017 |
Sólómọ́nì Ọba àwọn Olosho 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: These 2 Books Of The Bible Didn't Mention The Name God Throughout (SEE WHY) by Nobody: 8:18am On Feb 26, 2017 |
Lemme quickly modify it |
Re: These 2 Books Of The Bible Didn't Mention The Name God Throughout (SEE WHY) by nemynely(m): 8:18am On Feb 26, 2017 |
Kondomatic:It's there to prove to certain Christians that romance, pre-intimacy, sweet somethings, effusive verbal sensual remarks of fond parts on your spouse etc ARE ALLOWED WHOLESALE IN THE CONFINES OF HOLY MATRIMONY. 31 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: These 2 Books Of The Bible Didn't Mention The Name God Throughout (SEE WHY) by Opinedecandid(m): 8:19am On Feb 26, 2017 |
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Re: These 2 Books Of The Bible Didn't Mention The Name God Throughout (SEE WHY) by kingsizedude: 8:19am On Feb 26, 2017 |
can u emerging OP u said books u said bible, what do you think is the meaning of BIBLE in Hebrew are you a learner, it still means book. so why mentioning two books of book then. |
Re: These 2 Books Of The Bible Didn't Mention The Name God Throughout (SEE WHY) by avadella(f): 8:20am On Feb 26, 2017 |
ademasta:Hehehehe... Flying To Church 5 Likes |
Re: These 2 Books Of The Bible Didn't Mention The Name God Throughout (SEE WHY) by jaxxy(m): 8:20am On Feb 26, 2017 |
Interesting bt I will hv to confirm. However we can't be more holy than d bible bt there's smtn intresting I found reading d bible especally in old testaments. It made me wonder and ask... Why wud any man write smtn bad about himself for d world to read for example David wrote(or Ws written by sm1esle) severally where he commited adultery and Abraham where he lied about his wife being his sister and Jacob being a traitor to his older broda... besides learning points they give, I think it shows the author is probably not a man or a man inspired by smtn higher(God) cos men wud rather write d best about themselves rather than embarrassing facts for others to read. The bible is real and inspirational 15 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: These 2 Books Of The Bible Didn't Mention The Name God Throughout (SEE WHY) by Homeboiy: 8:20am On Feb 26, 2017 |
Opinedecandid:I shall through my phone 1 Like |
Re: These 2 Books Of The Bible Didn't Mention The Name God Throughout (SEE WHY) by Homeboiy: 8:20am On Feb 26, 2017 |
Opinedecandid:I shall through my phone |
Re: These 2 Books Of The Bible Didn't Mention The Name God Throughout (SEE WHY) by legendsilver(m): 8:20am On Feb 26, 2017 |
Songs of Solomon, my favourite book of the bible 1 Like |
Re: These 2 Books Of The Bible Didn't Mention The Name God Throughout (SEE WHY) by ichommy(m): 8:21am On Feb 26, 2017 |
legendsilver: Story Book. 1 Like |
Re: These 2 Books Of The Bible Didn't Mention The Name God Throughout (SEE WHY) by Adesiji77: 8:21am On Feb 26, 2017 |
Re: These 2 Books Of The Bible Didn't Mention The Name God Throughout (SEE WHY) by Nobody: 8:22am On Feb 26, 2017 |
Homeboiy:same here 1 Like |
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