2 Kings 18

I was reading about Hezekiah because it somewhat linked to something in Isaiah, which was linked to something in Revelations. Anyway, I found it very interesting the way in which this guy, Rabshakeh, is trying to shake and mess up the people to turn away from the Lord. I don't fully understand it and it definitely needs a few re-reads, but some of it was quite similar to what I think people nowadays say to mock God. Anyway, read it for yourself, yo!

Philippians 2

I have been reading, but just not necessarily Blogging. Anyway, I decided to pick up Philippians in the pursuit of some sort of outline. I remember hearing about the focus on these two men, Timothy and Epaphroditus. Timothy is genuinely concerned for the welfare of others and Epaphroditus is obedient to the point of death. I was thinking more about Epaphroditus and wondering how obedient we really are. It is important to note that earlier in the chapter we see the first and best example of Jesus who was obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Playing hockey, there are often whining and complaining about the unfairness of a certain call the referee makes. However, are we not to submit and obey the authority of the referee who has been given the neutral position to judge and rule the game? Sure, they are fallible human beings who can make mistakes, but to deny their authority would be to undermine their entire existence in the first place. I guess there's a proper way to go about bringing up concerns and charges against the neutrality or fairness of a referee, but certainly not the way in which I see it happening sometimes. Either way, hockey is just a game. I certainly do hope that more importantly than that, we seek to honour and obey our heavenly Father. However, I guess that also includes obeying authorities over us, since that's what he mentions in his Word...

2 Kings 9:30-37

When Jehu goes to take out Jezebel, it seems as if Jezebel has an attack plan ready. She gets all dressed up with painted eyes and she adorns her head and such. I guess she thinks that no man can resist her. However, what I find funny is how when Jehu says "Who is on my side? Who?", eunuchs show up. Unfortunately for Jezebel, these are the people for whom her attacks are not very effective on. In verse 33, Jehu says "Throw her down." So they threw her down. It's not as if they hesitated by her beauty or charm. They didn't even question the order or consider the moral consequences. There is nothing in between almost as if it were natural for them to simply obey this command. Anyway, I thought it was pretty cool, though somewhat gruesome and disgusting.

Daniel 3:16

Phil was pointing out to me the other day, 3:16 verses are really good. I was sharing with him about what I was reading in Daniel and he noted Daniel 3:16. This verse is sick. They're simply stating that they don't need to answer his question. The situation is pretty cool how these three will not be forced to worship an image and then are thrown into the furnace but are not harmed by it. But it's particularly important how they respond here in 3:16 before they are thrown in the furnace. It's not as if I fully understand it either; I feel as if there's more even to this verse than I understand. Either way, Daniel is cool. You should read Daniel.

Daniel 9

I guess I should pick it up more now. Anyway, I was reading Daniel last night and the second half gets really weird with all the visions and prophecy. But what really hit me was this awesome prayer in chapter 9. Twice he says that shame belongs to us (v7, 8). I also particularly liked at the end when Daniel is saying that the pleas are not presented because of their righteousness, but because of God's great mercy (v18). Anyway, I don't want to ruin it too much, so read it for yourselves, YO!