Facts of the Bible

Friday 17 November
READ: II Tim. 3:16    
MORE LESSON:  Psa 19:1-10

I believe that the Bible contains the true and living Word of God. The Bible was written over a 1,500 year period by 40 different generations coming from radically different backgrounds and cultures. They included kings, peasants, philosophers, fishermen, poets, statesmen, scholars, etc. It was written from different places, at different times, in different languages by writers on different continents, yet it contains an unmistakable thread of continuity all through its pages. It is incredible to realize that even human and natural science is full of proofs that attest to the reliability of the Bible as the Holy Scripture.

Archaeological research has revealed excavations and discoveries of tangible evidences to ascertain that the documentations in the Bible are not fiery tales. Scientific research continues to unfold the wonders and mysteries of our universe. Interestingly, there is one Book that has anticipated many of these scientific facts. That Book is the Bible. Many of these facts were written centuries before they were discovered.  There are inexhaustible, tangible and historical proofs that the Bible is truly God-breathed.

1. The earth free-floats in space (Job 26:7), and is affected only by gravity. While other sources hold that the earth sat on the back of an elephant or turtle, or was held up by Atlas, the Bible alone states what we now know to be true – “He hangs the earth on nothing.”

2. The Bible warns against eating birds of prey (Lev.11:13-19). Scientists now recognize that those birds which eat carrion (putrefying flesh), often spread disease.

3. Circumcision on the eighth day is ideal (Gen. 17:12; Lev. 12:3; Lk. 1:59). Medical science has discovered that the blood clotting chemical, prothrombin, peaks in a new-born on the eighth day. This is therefore the safest day to circumcise a baby. How did Moses know?

4. Our bodies are made from the dust of the ground (Gen.2:7; 3:19). Scientists have discovered that the human body is comprised of  28 base and trace elements – all of which are found in the earth.

History has it that no other book  has more proofs of it's truth and reality in science, arts, history and archaeology at the same time. Friend, if you don't own a Bible, then you don't own a real book. If you own one and don't read it, reality is passing you by; and if you own one but it's dusty, then you are ignoring reality. But if you study the Word of God with faith in your heart and confess it daily with zest, then welcome to Reality! This is the key-point; the Bible is the Word of God and the Word of God is alive. Receive it today and receive life!

Prayer/Action
*  Thank God for  the treasures of eternal truth in the Bible.
*  Ask  for the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of the Son of God.
*  Pray that the mysteries of God will be at work in your life as you obey His Word.

TODAY’S PROPHETIC PRAYER
Father, like John the Baptist, this month I shall be a burning fire to every enemy, untouchable always and a shining light in darkness, in the name of Jesus.