Posts with the tag: King

Was Abimelech Technically the First King of Israel?

  To answer this question, let’s consider the key verses: Then all the citizens of Shechem and Beth Millo gathered beside the great tree at the pillar in Shechem to crown Abimelech king. Judges 9:6 After Abimelech had governed Israel three years, Judges 9:22 Abimelech (or Abimelek) was one of… Read More

What Form of GOVERNMENT Is Best?

  The righteous laws of human governments and corresponding enforcement of those laws are God-ordained for the purpose of punishing criminals, including the right to execute when appropriate (Romans 13:1-6). In other words, the LORD uses flawed human governments in general as an instrument to bring order to societies in… Read More

Are Some Leaders Beyond Accountability?

King Solomon made the observation: Since a king’s word is supreme, who can say to him, “What are you doing?” Ecclesiastes 8:4 In other words, when someone is at the top of the proverbial Totem Pole, they have the authority to make decisions and carry them out, regardless of what… Read More

Relating to God from Different Angles — Father, Friend, Helper, Creator, King, Almighty, Master, Savior, etc.

What is the difference between healthy fear of the LORD and unhealthy fear? Is it possible to “feel at ease” with God while, at the same time, having reverence for God? These are good questions. Think of it in terms of a wise father and his boy on Earth: The… Read More