17 April 2008

weird folk

I've been reading through Genesis and Exodus in the last couple of weeks.

It's been a long while since I read either of these books comprehensively (rather than for discrete verse references), and I'm finding myself shocked at some of the things Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and all of their relatives did "wrong", and yet still found favor with the Lord.

It's a nice reminder that even Biblical heroes were human and sometimes made bad choices...even some which brought life-long consequences...and yet God blessed them immensely.

Why am I surprised at this? Why am I ever surprised when God does things that I don't expect?
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2 comments:

susannah said...

I read through most of the bible in the last year, and what has stuck with me is how awesome Samuel was. Try to find a recorded instance of him sinning. I couldn't. I'm not saying he was sinless, but he was definitely a badass. I realize this is the opposite of your illustration, but I just felt like sharing. OT rocks!!

Apr 21, 2008, 3:34:00 PM
Me said...

Mike and I had started reading Genesis & Exodus recently too and I had the same thoughts as you! It's almost humorous how often the heroes of our faith got it all wrong! Thank goodness for God's abundant grace!

Apr 22, 2008, 9:37:00 AM

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