Rabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible Study

Ironic that this issue comes up in the discussion of the Tower of Babel. If we stick to one narrative copy of the Bible, this can be completely missed. This is a rabbit hole you don't want to miss if you really want to know what the Bible means and what the early Christians knew that you may not. This will help you understand Paul much more when you realize his Bible is different than yours!

More fun with the names in Genealogy.  The Tower of Babel. 

This is a deeper dive inspired by the scenes from Good Will Hunting and more focused on what the Bible says. 

Stick with us (me). I generated this content by asking ChatGPT the meanings of names and then to put those meanings into a cohesive sentence. Then I finally asked ChatGPT to take the full list and create one cohesive story. I've attached the result here so you can read it for yourself. The Story Behind the Meaning Behind the Names

I sandwiched this conversation between two scenes. The conversation over glorifies the knowledge of Will Hunting in the movie so I wanted to temper that that with the scene in the park where Robin Williams knocks Will down a notch in a very loving way. 

Puzzled as to why Noah curses Canaan, Hams son and not Ham himself? Or for that matter any of Hams other sons. Why specifically Ham's son? 

So for today's Christians who may dismiss the whole spiritual nature of the Bible, this podcasts helps you understand how the recognition of the spiritual side of religion has shaped your devotion to God... whether you believe in the supernatural or not. 

The New Testament authors did not shy away from the spiritual realm. I think in today's culture, we dismiss the spiritual as "not scientific". Big mistake. 

Sometimes you have to put aside your preconceived notions of reality and take the Bible quite literally. Often, when you do that, the picture of what is going on, especially with regards to the Old Testament can make a lot more sense.  We live in a world where if we can't see, feel, touch, taste or smell it... it doesn't exist. We live in a world that must be explainable by science. This might act...

Understanding the divergent nature of sin, the long term effects and even some geographical theology. 

Prayers To God Do Not Have To Be Complicated or Deep...   This is the story of Jabez. Simple and effective prayer comes from the heart. 

This is a deeper conversation warning about the allure of buying into prophecy and numerology. Be descerning, be critical, and skeptical. 

This is interesting, fascinating and not necessarily real... BUT we take three YouTube videos and dissect them to help us understand how biblical numerology can be used for interpretation and prophecy. In my own personal experience with numerologist, it always seems like the conclusion guides the interpretation rather than blindly finding a conclusion based on what the numbers say. I've always ent...

Numbers are all over the Bible and their use is not random. When you start paying attention, you see their meaning everywhere and perhaps even prophecy. 

The Scapegoat has such significance. We often think of the Scapegoat in a negative way... someone using and excuse to get away with something. But that's not what the scapegoat was. Dig into this deep dive. References Jonathan Cahn Yom Kippur Sermon: https://youtu.be/2C14ZTM0uE4?si=h8lmHXEHukOSqTsn  

This is Leviticus but don't go away! Understanding Leviticus will help you in your daily walk! People often skip this in the Bible.  Inspiration for Podcast: https://youtu.be/Cc_itOtvK80?si=iUCfAJFyBl9aHEnz&t=3400 The Unseen Realm by Michael Heiser

I'm neither a scientist nor a theologian. This is a deep dive into possibilities and wrong or right, I don't think it even scratches the surface of understanding God. This is a work in progress - as am I - but I am having so much fun with this concept, I wanted to share. I definitely will come back and update this. And the paper referred to is not close to being finished. But I will make sure to p...

This just stopped me and made me think. This message was in one of those short takes on YouTube that was taken from Instagram. I captured the content on Instagram to create this short quick-byte. You can see the original Instagram posts here, follow Mike Donehey, and listen to his music.  https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-_B8eZpi0L/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== https://www....

Understanding Cain and Abel starts with understanding the motivations to glorify God. Upon first reading, one is often puzzled as to why God rejects Cain's offering. Listen to this deep dive. Genesis 3:15 - And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers... Genesis 4:3-5 - In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the L...

I realized that many have not read or even care to read Ayn Rand and her book "The Fountainhead". I have loved this book but as I have grown in my own faith, I began to question the basic premise of Ayn Rand's view of life and philosophy and wondered if a Howard Roark (her main character) could have existed as essentially the same person but one how believed in God. The climax of that novel is a c...

For most of my adult life, I was an athiest. Ayn Rand was one of my heroes. Sometimes an Athiest will come very close to God but not quite get there. In this article, we take Ayn Rand's speech by Howard Roark in The Fountainhead and rewrite it as if Ayn Rand's character was a Christian. With all the respect due to Ayn Rand as an incredible thinker and author, the rewritten version gives Howard Roa...

John 15:1-4 - “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit...

And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. And God saw the light, that it was good...   Genesis 1: 2-5 - Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. God called the...

The Bible is not meant to be read passively like a novel. It requires careful study, reflection, and a willingness to grapple with complex ideas. Interpretations and Translations: The Bible has been translated and interpreted in numerous ways. Understanding the nuances of different translations is crucial for forming your own understanding. The Role of Commentary: Commentary can be helpful, but it...

You are living your life as an interactive novel with God as the author and humans as the characters, highlighting the balance between God's sovereignty and human free will. Your journey is different from everyone else's. Each of us has a story. Let's explore why God wants to be part of that journey.    Isaiah 46.10 - I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to co...