- Romans 8:18-39
- Ezekiel 38
- 1 Kings 9:10-10:29
- Psalm 76
Observations:
So, in the Romans passage, we have a couple verses that lend some credence to the idea of predestination. Something I find interesting in this scattered passage, though, is both the talk of how all creation is waiting with anticipation for the final revealing of Christ and the removal of sin. Also worth noting is how nothing can separate us from the love of God.
The Ezekiel passage talks about how God will call forth the nation of Gog against Israel and will bring it to punishment on Israel's mountains.. Note that Gog and Magog have been used to refer to the Eurasian steppe peoples (Scythians, Khazars, Huns, etc).
The first part of the 1 Kings passage deals with the logistical details of the manpower required in the building of the temple and palace. The second portion details the account of Solomon and the queen of Sheba as well as the vast amount received by Solomon in tribute. It is now when we begin to see all of the gold affects in the palace and the size of the royal army being built.
The psalm today proclaims how great the name of the Lord is in Israel and extols the power of God in his judgment, making the argument that God is the one to be feared.
Application:
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