Hello Babatunde J. I noticed from your previous comment that you have restarted your Bible studies. And this is a very good thing as we continue to feed and meditate on God's Holy Word, allowing the Spirit of God to teach us and help us apply what we learn.
As we read through portions of the Bible (and of course, we can't read and properly digest all of its contents in a single sitting), we need to always bear in mind that to properly understand the Scriptures, we need to take all of it into account - not just in single isolated parts. Remembering too, that the Bible is both an historical account of peoples, nations, and God's dealing with them, as well as deep and profound Truths that we need to store in our hearts and apply in our lives. Therefore, to learn it correctly, we need to always keep in mind certain questions: such as, about the writer of the particular Bible Book; to whom was God's Message given; why was it given; was God's Message under the Old or New Covenants; does it now apply to Christ's Church; and to know that if an answer to our query isn't forthcoming from our reading, then we must be patient as revelation will be given as we continue in study, waiting on the Holy Spirit.
You're probably aware of all I've suggested, but to apply it to a couple of your points here: "the Sabbath day is special; we must respect that". That is correct, but the understanding we get from it will be quite different when we ask those questions given earlier. You also mentioned, "It is not good for a man or a woman to be alone; we all need to get a partner." You quoted from Genesis 2:18. But when we get to the New Testament where Jesus spoke on this, as the Apostle Paul also, we find that singleness is sometimes voluntary or required in the life. I'm not sharing much detail here, allowing you to look for the answers yourself, but simply to give direction as to how we should correctly read and understand the Word given to us. Every blessing in your studies.
1. The Sabbath day is special; we must respect that.
2. God has given us the authority to use everything he created for our own advantage and also make sure we maintain it.
3. It is not good for a man or a woman to be alone; we all need to get a partner
4. We must obey God at all costs if we want to remain in His presence forever.
May the Lord bless the reader and the listener of his word
Thanks, brethren.
Babatunde J
As we read through portions of the Bible (and of course, we can't read and properly digest all of its contents in a single sitting), we need to always bear in mind that to properly understand the Scriptures, we need to take all of it into account - not just in single isolated parts. Remembering too, that the Bible is both an historical account of peoples, nations, and God's dealing with them, as well as deep and profound Truths that we need to store in our hearts and apply in our lives. Therefore, to learn it correctly, we need to always keep in mind certain questions: such as, about the writer of the particular Bible Book; to whom was God's Message given; why was it given; was God's Message under the Old or New Covenants; does it now apply to Christ's Church; and to know that if an answer to our query isn't forthcoming from our reading, then we must be patient as revelation will be given as we continue in study, waiting on the Holy Spirit.
You're probably aware of all I've suggested, but to apply it to a couple of your points here: "the Sabbath day is special; we must respect that". That is correct, but the understanding we get from it will be quite different when we ask those questions given earlier. You also mentioned, "It is not good for a man or a woman to be alone; we all need to get a partner." You quoted from Genesis 2:18. But when we get to the New Testament where Jesus spoke on this, as the Apostle Paul also, we find that singleness is sometimes voluntary or required in the life. I'm not sharing much detail here, allowing you to look for the answers yourself, but simply to give direction as to how we should correctly read and understand the Word given to us. Every blessing in your studies.
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