Gman4326 Biblical History Chapter 1

By Gman4326

Chapter 1 The Greek Scriptures 3 century BC

Beginning in the fourth century B.C the two dominate, and one minor dialects of the Aegean region became one. This was done under the rule of the son of king Philip. Philip was born in 382 BC and was assassinated in 336 BC. Since unification of what is now called Koine Greek. When he conquered a nation or tribe the people would learn the language as well. Born in 356 BC, Alexander the Great would conquer much of the known world. From Athens to modern day Iran before dying in 323 BC at the age of 33. After his death the empire would be divided by three sections. According to Josephus in his dissertation on the History of Hebrew text found in Herod's temple. Who by the way, had no love of any translation other than the original text re-copied. On a similar note Edersheim in the book entitled "life and times of Jesus Christ".  He in chapter 2 found on page 17 in detail, that Queen Cleopatra ancestor sent a letter to them. Her ancestor's name was Ptolemy the second born in 309 died 246BC. His reign was from 285-246 BC. Ptolemy had asked High Priest Eleazar who ruled over the grand council in Jerusalem to create a Hellenistic version of the book of the law, prophets and writings. So the Jews could then either read or make a copy, spoken by many living there in Egypt. Seventy scholars went into caves to do what was asked of them. This text would be called the Greek Septuagint.

David vs Goliath

A Readers Primer

David vs Goliath (KJV) 1 Samuel 17:39-50
And David girded his sword upon his armour, and he assayed to go; for he had not proved it. And David said unto Saul, I cannot go with these; for I have not proved them. And David put them off him. And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine. And the Philistine came on and drew near unto David; and the man that bare the shield went before him. And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and of a fair countenance. And the Philistine said unto David, Am I a dog, that thou comest to me with staves? And the Philistine cursed David by his gods. And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give thy flesh unto the fowls of the air, and to the beasts of the field. Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied. This day will the Lord deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcases of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel. And all this assembly shall know that the Lord saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the Lord's, and he will give you into our hands. And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came, and drew nigh to meet David, that David hastened, and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine. And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth. So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but there was no sword in the hand of David.

Daniel in the Lions Den

From the King James Version

A Readers Primer
Daniel in the Lions Den
From Daniel 6:16-23
Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions. Now the king spake and said unto Daniel, Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver you. And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords; that the purpose might not be changed concerning Daniel. Then the king went to his palace, and passed the night fasting: neither were instruments of music brought before him: and his sleep went from him. Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste unto the den of lions. And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice unto Daniel: and the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, is your God, whom you serve on an ongoing basis, able to deliver thee from the lions? Then said Daniel unto the king, O king, live for ever.  My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt. Then was the king exceedingly glad for him, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found upon him, because he believed in his God.

Civil Magistrate and the Gospel

By Gman4326

There were once was an evangelist who was arrested. For preaching the Gospel without a permit.
What is on the docket today asks the magistrate of his secretary? Local officials arrested an evangelist. As they are unable try him on these charges. They handed him over to me instead the magistrate interrupting the secretary answer. Cough as if clearing his throat. The evangelist was preaching the gospel answering the magistrate question in a flippant tone of voice. Local officials want to put him death don't they, say the Civil Magistrate while shaking his back and forth, ever so slightly. Yes my Magistrate, say the secretary. GUARDS, bring the accused in, shouts the magistrate.
Both the guards and the evangelist walk in confidence towards the magistrate seat. Why so confident in both the step and mannerism, asks the secretary? Evangelist gives no response to the secretaries question. I see, the secretary brings up a good question. My lord, you have the right to have me either flogged or put to death. Since i'm before you. I want you to hear my testimony. So you too will repent and believe, answers the evangelist in a caring tone of voice. What is the Truth, asks the Magistrate? I passed down to you what I was told. Jesus of nazareth was arrested, tried and convicted for the crime of being the King of the Jews before Caphias and Pilate. As it was the Custom of the Jews during the passover to free a person accused of a capital crime. This year CHRIST and Barabbas were on the platform. The audience chose Barabbas over Jesus. Flogged and a crown of thorns placed over His head by the roman guards. Ordered to carry a cross section of cedar over the shoulder. Jesus walked as far as He could. A man named Joseph carried the cross to skull hill. Where He was crucified. On Sunday morning Peter went to the Good Shepherd burial site. Where the stone was rolled away. Looking inside and the clothes folded neatly on the stone surface. After telling the disciples who did not betray the Master what had occurred. Suddenly someone was knocking on the door. Weeping for joy the Master they knew was in front of them. Before the forty days were up some 500 eyewitness saw Him alive as well. On that day in Galilee the Lord ascended to heaven. That ends my testimony, answers the Evangelist. Good to know. Please wait over there. What should i do with him asks the magistrate of the secretary in soft but firm tone? In order to keep peace with the natives he must be flogged, answers the secretary in an equally soft tone. The magistrate waves the guards and evangelist over. In order to keep peace with the locals. I must have you flogged. The sentence is that you must receive 10 lashes on the back and have water poured over your back afterwards. Guards take him to be flogged, magistrate say to them.
Epilouge: After the evangelist was flogged. He left the country to preach elsewhere. There was a rebellion in the area by the local officials. Against the magistrate for not putting the evangelist to death. After the king hearing about this plot against him. Quelled the rebellion and put all to death. The magistrate was later exiled for not doing his job correctly. The End!

Birthplace of Humanity

Fertile Crescent birthplace of Humanity
By Gman4326
As it is written in Sacred Scriptures. After God created the heavens and the earth. He made Humanity in his own image. Establishing the family unit. Which is one Husband and one Wife. Who are then able to have children. The place GOD chose to build the garden was in the area around tigris and euphrates rivers. After the fall humanity became farmers or raised domesticated animals. Building of towns east of eden came later. After the flood the sons of noah continued to live in the fertile crescent. Only after the tower babel incident did humanity began to spread out from there.
In conclusion humanity did not come from africa or england but from the fertile crescent.

Gman4326 The 7 lords of Chaos

Gman4326 The 7 lords of Chaos
1. Lucifer (Pride)
2. Mammon (Greed)
3. Asmodeus (Lust)
4. Leviathan (Envy)
5. Beelzebub (Gluttony)
6. Diabolus (Wrath)
7. Belphgor (Sloth)

God use of symbolism and parables

By Gman4326

There is something I’ve wanted to write for a few years now. The use of symbolism and parable found in both the old and new Testament. When I was growing up and going to the different denominations therein. These were moral stories told by the second person of the Trinity manifested in human flesh. Did not mention or say who the original audience was. If they even understood what he saying at all. I was taught both in public and on the church side; what to think, and not how to think. The people in his day no longer wanted to hear the truth Isaiah 6:10 “Render the hearts of this people insensitive, Their ears dull, And their eyes dim, Otherwise they might see with their eyes, Hear with their ears, Understand with their hearts, And return and be healed.” (biblehub)   The Lord himself was speaking as a prophet to the people He had chosen before anyone of us were born. God had chosen this method as means of punishment before the new covenant was formed in Christ blood and resurrection as the prophet Jeremiah had said centuries earlier. When a society no longer wishes to hear the truth storytelling is the only option left open to them. The only choice then is to repent or be destroyed from within. I know this not an easy thing to say. But it has to be done and that is all.