In the Bible, “high place” or “high places” (Hebrew bamah and plural bamot or bamoth) always refers to “place(s) of worship.” This rendering has etymological justification, as evidenced by poetical uses of the plural in expressions like to ride, stalk, or stand on the “high places” of the earth, the sea, and the clouds, as well as the corresponding usage in Assyrian; however, it has been speculated that a semantic shift occurred because the places of worship were originally built on hilltops, or because the bamah was an artificial platform or mound, perhaps imitating the natural emin In ancient Israel, several towns and villages had their own sacrifice sites, known as bamot. The plural of the word has been suggested to relate to locations of holy prostitution and pagan worship.
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What is spiritual malaise?
Spiritual malaise, in my opinion, is a form of burnout that robs us of the energy we need to live the life we want. It is a deep sense of discomfort and irritation with daily existence, marked by a lack of self-connection and engagement, rather than a grounded experience or phenomenon. It's less anxious than anxiety and more uncertain than depression. It does not reveal itself or spread quickly; instead, it sits, like smog, destroying the oxygen in the environment. In some ways, it's a modern-day affliction. We barely have enough time to examine the things that make life worthwhile with so many everyday distractions, from cell phones to job competitiveness to family and relationship pressures.
What does the Bible say about fighting against principalities?
We are fighting principalities, powers, and rulers of the darkness of this world, as well as spiritual wickedness in high places, rather than flesh and blood.
What are the principalities and powers?
To summarize Paul's contributions to our understanding of evil's powers, we can use the phrase “principalities and powers.” They reflect the whole of evil forces that threaten men on both the celestial and earthly planes, according to him.
Did Josiah destroy the high places?
However, it should be emphasized that the tale of the Temple repairs is based on those ordered by an earlier Judean monarch, Joash (who reigned between 836 and 796 BCE) in 2 Kings 12.
This scroll was brought to Josiah's attention by Hilkiah. Josiah sought advice from the prophetess Huldah, who assured him that the disaster promised in the document for disobeying its directions would come, but not in his lifetime, “for thy heart was sensitive and thou didst humble thyself before the Lord,” she explained. Josiah convened an assembly of the elders of Judah and Jerusalem, as well as all the people, and urged Yahweh's exclusive worship, prohibiting all other forms of worship. The instruments and emblems of Baal and “the host of heaven” worship were removed from the Temple of Jerusalem. From Beer-sheba in the south to Beth-el and the cities of Samaria in the north, local sanctuaries, or High Places, were demolished. Josiah had pagan priests put to death and even had the bones of Bethel's murdered priests unearthed and burned on their altars. The Passover celebrations were also reinstated by Josiah.
What is the significance of Hinds Feet?
I've also pondered a lot about “why hinds' feet?” What is the significance of the back feet stepping directly in front of the front feet in order to climb higher, faster, and safer?
Then I heard something from Holy Spirit.
This is why the Word chose to describe what God has given us with hinds feet.
As Christians, we are to be filled with the Holy Spirit, who leads us in the right direction.
We just have two feet on our own. As believers, however, we have front feet that are the Holy Spirit leading the path for us. Our rear feet are our feet, not merely following Him, but also thinking, doing, acting, and treading precisely in Holy Spirit's footsteps.
This is where we get our agility, ability, and strength to defeat our high-altitude predators. The spiritual beauty of this passage is that it allows us to run our life trip with abandon since the One who knows everything has made our path visible to us. We may be assured that we will outrun or outperform the predators attempting to rob us of our safety, integrity, and destiny. We can live life to the fullest, just as Jesus intended. Regardless of our past, present circumstances, or unknown future, we can live a life of overflowing delight in the Lord.
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To make it easier to grasp and remember, Arlene, the author of our book, produced icons to symbolize essential ideas and terminology. I allegedly made an icon in last week's class that is now lodged in all of our minds. I was reading this verse aloud from the NKJV, but it sounded like this:…
What does the Bible say about enrichment?
When God enriches us so that we can more effectively achieve God's purposes on earth! God has added to you and has enriched you! You have more God per square inch than you have ever had!!! 2 Corinthians 5:17 In Christ, you have been reborn.
What is soul loss?
Those who believe in soul loss believe that ceremonial utterances, such as uttering “God bless” when one sneezes, or a variety of supernatural measures, such as wearing charms or eating magical substances, can keep the soul from wandering. Soul retrieval, on the other hand, requires advanced processes and the services of a religious specialist in cases when the soul's owner believes he or she has been bewitched. The capture of the lost soul by a shaman and its return into the patient's body is at the heart of most treatments.