To Whom Shall We Go?
"This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." Acts 4:11-12
"When so many of Christ's followers left Him, and the Saviour asked the twelve, "Will ye also go away?" Simon Peter answered, "Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life" (John 6:68). It filled Christ's heart with sorrow to see anyone leaving Him, because He knew that faith in His name and in His mission is man's only hope. This desertion of His followers was a humiliation to Him. Oh, how little human beings know of the sorrow that filled the heart of infinite love when such things took place. No one in the world ever longed more earnestly for appreciation and fellowship than did Christ. He hungered for sympathy. His heart was filled with a longing desire that human beings might appreciate the gift of God to the world, and honor Him by believing His words and speaking forth His praise. "God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life" (John 3:16). How regretful were the words, "Will ye also go away?" They touched the hearts of all the disciples but one. That one was Judas. He had a heart only for money. His highest desire was to be the greatest. Well might the disciples say, "Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life." Consider what Christ was. The Son of the Highest, yet a Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. Have we experienced the blessing that comes from trusting Him with the whole heart, and honoring Him by ever showing our love and devotion to Him? Christ is hungry for fruit--fruit that will appease His hunger of soul in our behalf. It is His desire that we bear "much fruit." Let us keep our hearts open to His love. "What shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" (Mark 8:36). Oh, when we can speak understandingly the words spoken by Peter, "Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life," wonderful blessings will come to us." - Letter 171, 06/29/1905
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"This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." Acts 4:11-12
"When so many of Christ's followers left Him, and the Saviour asked the twelve, "Will ye also go away?" Simon Peter answered, "Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life" (John 6:68). It filled Christ's heart with sorrow to see anyone leaving Him, because He knew that faith in His name and in His mission is man's only hope. This desertion of His followers was a humiliation to Him. Oh, how little human beings know of the sorrow that filled the heart of infinite love when such things took place. No one in the world ever longed more earnestly for appreciation and fellowship than did Christ. He hungered for sympathy. His heart was filled with a longing desire that human beings might appreciate the gift of God to the world, and honor Him by believing His words and speaking forth His praise. "God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life" (John 3:16). How regretful were the words, "Will ye also go away?" They touched the hearts of all the disciples but one. That one was Judas. He had a heart only for money. His highest desire was to be the greatest. Well might the disciples say, "Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life." Consider what Christ was. The Son of the Highest, yet a Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. Have we experienced the blessing that comes from trusting Him with the whole heart, and honoring Him by ever showing our love and devotion to Him? Christ is hungry for fruit--fruit that will appease His hunger of soul in our behalf. It is His desire that we bear "much fruit." Let us keep our hearts open to His love. "What shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" (Mark 8:36). Oh, when we can speak understandingly the words spoken by Peter, "Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life," wonderful blessings will come to us." - Letter 171, 06/29/1905
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Ye All Are Brethren
"Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock." 1 Peter 5:2-3
"Who gave man his life? Who gave him his reason? Did not God? Let not the Christian, who is dependent on God for every breath he draws, feel exalted above his brethren. He should not dictate terms to them, as though he has given them life and intelligence, and therefore they were responsible to him. There is coming in among us a spirit which God will not suffer to rule. Never should Christians feel that they are lords over God's heritage. There should not be among Christians a spirit which makes some patrons and some proteges. The commandments of God forbid this. "All ye are brethren" (Matthew 23:8). No man is to think that he is the owner of the minds and capabilities of his brethren. He is not to think that others must submit to his dictation. He is liable to err, liable to make mistakes, as every man is. He is not to try to control matters in accordance with his ideas. He who yields to this spirit of self-exaltation places himself under the control of the enemy. If ministers of the gospel cannot harmonize with all his ideas and imaginings, he turns from them and speaks against them, pouring out the sarcasm and bitterness in his heart upon ministers and ministry. None of this work bears the signature of Heaven. Christians should reveal the tenderness of Christ, and this they will do if Christ abides in the heart. They will recognize Christ in their brethren. They will take sweet counsel together. If the dark chapters of human history were traced out according to the truth, how much would be flattering to those who exercise so much authority, who feel competent to say that others shall do as they dictate. Jesus has given us an example in His life of purity and perfect holiness. The most exalted being in heaven, He was the most ready to serve. The most honored, He humbled Himself to minister to those who a short time before had been disputing as to who should be the greatest in His kingdom. Seeking our own preference at the expense of others is a dear experience to gain." - Letter 92, 07/02/1900
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"Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock." 1 Peter 5:2-3
"Who gave man his life? Who gave him his reason? Did not God? Let not the Christian, who is dependent on God for every breath he draws, feel exalted above his brethren. He should not dictate terms to them, as though he has given them life and intelligence, and therefore they were responsible to him. There is coming in among us a spirit which God will not suffer to rule. Never should Christians feel that they are lords over God's heritage. There should not be among Christians a spirit which makes some patrons and some proteges. The commandments of God forbid this. "All ye are brethren" (Matthew 23:8). No man is to think that he is the owner of the minds and capabilities of his brethren. He is not to think that others must submit to his dictation. He is liable to err, liable to make mistakes, as every man is. He is not to try to control matters in accordance with his ideas. He who yields to this spirit of self-exaltation places himself under the control of the enemy. If ministers of the gospel cannot harmonize with all his ideas and imaginings, he turns from them and speaks against them, pouring out the sarcasm and bitterness in his heart upon ministers and ministry. None of this work bears the signature of Heaven. Christians should reveal the tenderness of Christ, and this they will do if Christ abides in the heart. They will recognize Christ in their brethren. They will take sweet counsel together. If the dark chapters of human history were traced out according to the truth, how much would be flattering to those who exercise so much authority, who feel competent to say that others shall do as they dictate. Jesus has given us an example in His life of purity and perfect holiness. The most exalted being in heaven, He was the most ready to serve. The most honored, He humbled Himself to minister to those who a short time before had been disputing as to who should be the greatest in His kingdom. Seeking our own preference at the expense of others is a dear experience to gain." - Letter 92, 07/02/1900
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Truth Will Triumph
"Not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God." 2 Corinthians 4:2
"There is to be no undermining of the fundamental truths that the Lord has submitted by many miraculous evidences. A voice is to be heard in clear affirmation of the truth, in contradiction to the skepticism and fallacies that have been coming in from the enemy of truth. Reformations will take place, and the working out of the principles of divine truth will reveal growth in grace, for the divine agencies are efficient to enlighten and sanctify the human understanding. The truth as it is in Jesus, as it was proclaimed by Him when He was enshrouded by the billowy cloud, is verity and truth in this our day, and will just as surely renovate the mind of the receiver as it has renovated minds in the past. Christ has declared, "If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead" (Luke 16:31). As a people, we must prepare the way of the Lord, under the overruling guidance of the Holy Spirit, for the spread of the gospel in its purity. The stream of living water is to deepen and widen in its course. In all fields, nigh and afar off, men will be called from the plow and from the more common commercial business vocations that largely occupy the mind, and will become educated in connection with men who have had experience-- men who understand the truth. Through most wonderful workings of God, mountains of difficulty will be removed and cast into the sea... Those who preach the truth will strive to demonstrate the truth by a well-ordered life and godly conversation. And as they do this, they will become powerful in advocating the truth and in giving it the sure application that God has given it... The call is to go forth, "Son, go labor today in My vineyard." As this call is obeyed, the message that means so much to the dwellers on the earth, will be heard and understood. Men will know what is truth. Onward, and still onward, will the work advance. And marked events of Providence will be seen and recognized, in judgments and in blessings. The truth will bear away the victory." - Letter 230, 07/05/1906
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"Not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God." 2 Corinthians 4:2
"There is to be no undermining of the fundamental truths that the Lord has submitted by many miraculous evidences. A voice is to be heard in clear affirmation of the truth, in contradiction to the skepticism and fallacies that have been coming in from the enemy of truth. Reformations will take place, and the working out of the principles of divine truth will reveal growth in grace, for the divine agencies are efficient to enlighten and sanctify the human understanding. The truth as it is in Jesus, as it was proclaimed by Him when He was enshrouded by the billowy cloud, is verity and truth in this our day, and will just as surely renovate the mind of the receiver as it has renovated minds in the past. Christ has declared, "If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead" (Luke 16:31). As a people, we must prepare the way of the Lord, under the overruling guidance of the Holy Spirit, for the spread of the gospel in its purity. The stream of living water is to deepen and widen in its course. In all fields, nigh and afar off, men will be called from the plow and from the more common commercial business vocations that largely occupy the mind, and will become educated in connection with men who have had experience-- men who understand the truth. Through most wonderful workings of God, mountains of difficulty will be removed and cast into the sea... Those who preach the truth will strive to demonstrate the truth by a well-ordered life and godly conversation. And as they do this, they will become powerful in advocating the truth and in giving it the sure application that God has given it... The call is to go forth, "Son, go labor today in My vineyard." As this call is obeyed, the message that means so much to the dwellers on the earth, will be heard and understood. Men will know what is truth. Onward, and still onward, will the work advance. And marked events of Providence will be seen and recognized, in judgments and in blessings. The truth will bear away the victory." - Letter 230, 07/05/1906
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The Fruits of Repentance
"Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess." Matthew 23:25
"When John was preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and the Pharisees and Sadducees came to his baptism, that fearless preacher of righteousness addressed them: "O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance" (Matthew 3:7, 8). In coming to John, these men were not actuated by right motives. They were corrupt in principles and practice; yet they had no sense of their true condition. Filled with pride and ambition, they would not hesitate at any means which would enable them to exalt self and strengthen their influence with the people. And baptism at the hands of this popular young teacher might, they thought, aid them in carrying out these designs more successfully. Their motives were not hidden from John, and he met them with the searching inquiry, "Who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?" Had they heard the voice of God speaking to their hearts, they would have given evidence of the fact by bringing forth fruits meet for repentance. No such fruit was seen. They had heard the warning as merely the voice of man. They were charmed with the power and boldness with which John spoke; but the Spirit of God did not send conviction to their hearts, and as a sure result the word spoken did not bring forth fruit unto life eternal. None are farther from the kingdom of heaven than self-righteous formalists, who are perhaps filled with pride at their own attainments, while they are wholly destitute of the Spirit of Christ, and are controlled by envy, jealousy, and love of praise and popularity. They belong to the class that John addressed as a generation of vipers, children of the wicked one. They serve the cause of Satan more effectively than the vilest profligate; for the latter does not disguise his true character; he appears what he really is. Nothing short of an amended life--fruits meet for repentance-- will meet the requirements of God. Without such fruit, our profession of faith is of no value." -Signs of the Times, 07/07/1887
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"Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess." Matthew 23:25
"When John was preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and the Pharisees and Sadducees came to his baptism, that fearless preacher of righteousness addressed them: "O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance" (Matthew 3:7, 8). In coming to John, these men were not actuated by right motives. They were corrupt in principles and practice; yet they had no sense of their true condition. Filled with pride and ambition, they would not hesitate at any means which would enable them to exalt self and strengthen their influence with the people. And baptism at the hands of this popular young teacher might, they thought, aid them in carrying out these designs more successfully. Their motives were not hidden from John, and he met them with the searching inquiry, "Who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?" Had they heard the voice of God speaking to their hearts, they would have given evidence of the fact by bringing forth fruits meet for repentance. No such fruit was seen. They had heard the warning as merely the voice of man. They were charmed with the power and boldness with which John spoke; but the Spirit of God did not send conviction to their hearts, and as a sure result the word spoken did not bring forth fruit unto life eternal. None are farther from the kingdom of heaven than self-righteous formalists, who are perhaps filled with pride at their own attainments, while they are wholly destitute of the Spirit of Christ, and are controlled by envy, jealousy, and love of praise and popularity. They belong to the class that John addressed as a generation of vipers, children of the wicked one. They serve the cause of Satan more effectively than the vilest profligate; for the latter does not disguise his true character; he appears what he really is. Nothing short of an amended life--fruits meet for repentance-- will meet the requirements of God. Without such fruit, our profession of faith is of no value." -Signs of the Times, 07/07/1887
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⚠️ PROPHECIED SUNDAY LAWS ARE COMING! ⚠️
Religious laws hidden under the veil of climate emergency are in the works!
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"He notes that one study showed people in North America and Europe have a lower carbon footprint on weekend days (weekend emissions did not decrease in East Asia). Overall, Sunday emissions in North America and Europe were found to be 40% lower than the average, while weekday emissions were nearly 20% higher than the average." - source
"The 2023 Green Sundays cycle begins, with various activities taking place on Avenida Dr. Renato Araújo between the Largo do Souto area and the city Hospital roundabout, a section that will be closed to traffic, to promote a more environmentally sustainable city, with fewer carbon emissions and more inclusive mobility. All people are invited by the Municipal Council of S. João da Madeira to attend this area ofthe city and join this edition of the event, contributing to improving health and urban quality and developing a mobility model less dependent on individual transport and with lower greenhouse gas emissions. [...] In addition to this May 28 edition, others are scheduled to take place on June 18th, July 2nd and September 24th, with these and other activities." - source
"I believe we can deliver all of this while creating sustainable economic growth for our people, but we must urgently disrupt business as usual and unite like never before to move from ambition to action and from rhetoric to real results." - source
"Using Sunday as a day of rest and renewal would be good for our personal health as well as the health of the planet" - source
Will Climate Lockdowns Be Necessary to Fight the Climate Crisis? - source
The Climate-Change ‘Emergency’ Is Coming for You - source
Schwab’s Daughter Confirms COVID was a Precursor to Climate Lockdowns - source
Ayala Avenue to Be Car-Free All Sunday Mornings This September - source
Biden: ‘Nobody intelligent’ can deny the impact of climate crisis - source
Climate emergency? Biden would be 'basically declaring himself dictator' - source
WE ARE GETTING MUCH CLOSER TO CHRIST'S RETURN! REPENT!
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Religious laws hidden under the veil of climate emergency are in the works!
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"He notes that one study showed people in North America and Europe have a lower carbon footprint on weekend days (weekend emissions did not decrease in East Asia). Overall, Sunday emissions in North America and Europe were found to be 40% lower than the average, while weekday emissions were nearly 20% higher than the average." - source
"The 2023 Green Sundays cycle begins, with various activities taking place on Avenida Dr. Renato Araújo between the Largo do Souto area and the city Hospital roundabout, a section that will be closed to traffic, to promote a more environmentally sustainable city, with fewer carbon emissions and more inclusive mobility. All people are invited by the Municipal Council of S. João da Madeira to attend this area ofthe city and join this edition of the event, contributing to improving health and urban quality and developing a mobility model less dependent on individual transport and with lower greenhouse gas emissions. [...] In addition to this May 28 edition, others are scheduled to take place on June 18th, July 2nd and September 24th, with these and other activities." - source
"I believe we can deliver all of this while creating sustainable economic growth for our people, but we must urgently disrupt business as usual and unite like never before to move from ambition to action and from rhetoric to real results." - source
"Using Sunday as a day of rest and renewal would be good for our personal health as well as the health of the planet" - source
Will Climate Lockdowns Be Necessary to Fight the Climate Crisis? - source
The Climate-Change ‘Emergency’ Is Coming for You - source
Schwab’s Daughter Confirms COVID was a Precursor to Climate Lockdowns - source
Ayala Avenue to Be Car-Free All Sunday Mornings This September - source
Biden: ‘Nobody intelligent’ can deny the impact of climate crisis - source
Climate emergency? Biden would be 'basically declaring himself dictator' - source
WE ARE GETTING MUCH CLOSER TO CHRIST'S RETURN! REPENT!
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🔊 Science in the Bible 🌧
Q: Can sound cause rain?
Job 38:34 KJV
Canst thou lift up thy voice to the clouds, that abundance of waters may cover thee?
Confirmation:
"In a weather manipulation experiment conducted on the Tibetan Plateau last year, the researchers said they recorded increases in rainfall of up to 17 per cent by pointing a giant loudspeaker at the sky. ‘The total annual atmospheric water vapour resource in China is about 20 trillion tonnes. [But] only 20 per cent forms natural precipitation that reaches the ground, and the precipitation conversion rate in western regions is even smaller,’ said the team led by Professor Wang Guangqian from the university’s State Key Laboratory of Hydro-science and Engineering." - SCMP
"Acoustic interference of atmosphere has been an attractive research area because of its potential effect on environment, water resources, ecology, agriculture, and other areas. However, it is also a controversial topic because of the difficulty of quantitative assessment and high operating costs. In this study, a novel acoustic interference technology is proposed that uses strong low-frequency sound waves." - Springer
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Q: Can sound cause rain?
Job 38:34 KJV
Canst thou lift up thy voice to the clouds, that abundance of waters may cover thee?
Confirmation:
"In a weather manipulation experiment conducted on the Tibetan Plateau last year, the researchers said they recorded increases in rainfall of up to 17 per cent by pointing a giant loudspeaker at the sky. ‘The total annual atmospheric water vapour resource in China is about 20 trillion tonnes. [But] only 20 per cent forms natural precipitation that reaches the ground, and the precipitation conversion rate in western regions is even smaller,’ said the team led by Professor Wang Guangqian from the university’s State Key Laboratory of Hydro-science and Engineering." - SCMP
"Acoustic interference of atmosphere has been an attractive research area because of its potential effect on environment, water resources, ecology, agriculture, and other areas. However, it is also a controversial topic because of the difficulty of quantitative assessment and high operating costs. In this study, a novel acoustic interference technology is proposed that uses strong low-frequency sound waves." - Springer
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Reward for Faithfulness
"And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares." Luke 21:34
"Dear Christian friend, stop and think. You are trading with your Lord's money; and what use are you making of it? You may suffer your mind to be engrossed with business transactions and the cares of this life; but you cannot carry these things with you into the other world. There will be no use for this kind of education there. Then why not use your talents to build up Christ's kingdom? Why not give to the service of God the tact, skill, and energy that have made you successful in business? The works of this world will be destroyed. Would it not be better to put some of your thinking powers into the cause of God, and build where the work will be enduring, and you will not suffer loss? The constant burden of your hearts should be, What can I do to save souls for whom Christ died? All around me are precious souls lying in wickedness, that must perish unless someone shall work for their salvation. How can I best reach these wandering ones, that I may bring them to the glorious city of God, and present them before the throne, saying, Here am I and the children whom the Lord hath given me? Some may excuse themselves by saying, I have had no experience in this kind of work; I have used my ability only in the things of this life. Well, it is for you to say whether you will continue to devote your time and strength to worldly interests, or will use them in the cause of God. None of us will be forced into this service. If we choose to concentrate our powers upon worldly matters, there will be nothing to hinder us. But why is it that we persist in laying up treasure here instead of above? Suppose you should change the order of things, and lay up some of your treasure in heaven, would you not rejoice to receive it again by and by, imperishable? ... Christ has appointed to every man his work. The second death will be the portion of those who labor not, and the dreadful words will be heard, "Depart from me, ye that work iniquity" (Matthew 7:23). But the faithful servants will not lose their reward. They will gain eternal life, and the "Well done, good and faithful servant" (chap. 25:23), will fall as sweetest music on their ears." -Signs of the Times, 07/28/1887
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"And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares." Luke 21:34
"Dear Christian friend, stop and think. You are trading with your Lord's money; and what use are you making of it? You may suffer your mind to be engrossed with business transactions and the cares of this life; but you cannot carry these things with you into the other world. There will be no use for this kind of education there. Then why not use your talents to build up Christ's kingdom? Why not give to the service of God the tact, skill, and energy that have made you successful in business? The works of this world will be destroyed. Would it not be better to put some of your thinking powers into the cause of God, and build where the work will be enduring, and you will not suffer loss? The constant burden of your hearts should be, What can I do to save souls for whom Christ died? All around me are precious souls lying in wickedness, that must perish unless someone shall work for their salvation. How can I best reach these wandering ones, that I may bring them to the glorious city of God, and present them before the throne, saying, Here am I and the children whom the Lord hath given me? Some may excuse themselves by saying, I have had no experience in this kind of work; I have used my ability only in the things of this life. Well, it is for you to say whether you will continue to devote your time and strength to worldly interests, or will use them in the cause of God. None of us will be forced into this service. If we choose to concentrate our powers upon worldly matters, there will be nothing to hinder us. But why is it that we persist in laying up treasure here instead of above? Suppose you should change the order of things, and lay up some of your treasure in heaven, would you not rejoice to receive it again by and by, imperishable? ... Christ has appointed to every man his work. The second death will be the portion of those who labor not, and the dreadful words will be heard, "Depart from me, ye that work iniquity" (Matthew 7:23). But the faithful servants will not lose their reward. They will gain eternal life, and the "Well done, good and faithful servant" (chap. 25:23), will fall as sweetest music on their ears." -Signs of the Times, 07/28/1887
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🌦 Science in the Bible 🏜
Q: Does it rain in deserts?
Job 38:25-26 KJV
Who hath divided a watercourse for the overflowing of waters?… To cause it to rain on the earth, where no man is; on the wilderness, wherein there is no man.
Confirmation:
"The low rainfall amounts deserts experience come from a combination of climate and geography. Most deserts occur between 15 and 35 degrees of latitude, in an area where air circulating out of the equatorial zone descends, warms and absorbs moisture from the land beneath. Many deserts also exist in rain shadows, where a high mountain range to the windward side draws moisture out of weather systems before they reach the leeward side" - Sciencing
The level of rainfall is so low in the desert, that it would have been very hard to observe this phenomenon in ancient times. Job lived in Uz, long story short he wasn’t in a desert. Some people even till today aren’t aware deserts can receive a little rainfall.
#Science
Q: Does it rain in deserts?
Job 38:25-26 KJV
Who hath divided a watercourse for the overflowing of waters?… To cause it to rain on the earth, where no man is; on the wilderness, wherein there is no man.
Confirmation:
"The low rainfall amounts deserts experience come from a combination of climate and geography. Most deserts occur between 15 and 35 degrees of latitude, in an area where air circulating out of the equatorial zone descends, warms and absorbs moisture from the land beneath. Many deserts also exist in rain shadows, where a high mountain range to the windward side draws moisture out of weather systems before they reach the leeward side" - Sciencing
The level of rainfall is so low in the desert, that it would have been very hard to observe this phenomenon in ancient times. Job lived in Uz, long story short he wasn’t in a desert. Some people even till today aren’t aware deserts can receive a little rainfall.
#Science
☁️ Science in the Bible 🪟
Q: Does the atmosphere act like a “window”?
Genesis 8:2 KJV
…the windows of heaven were stopped, and the rain from heaven was restrained.
Confirmation:
"Think of the atmospheric window as a curtain with holes. And specific multispectral and hyperspectral bands can freely pass. The curtain (atmospheric window) blocks specific wavelengths like gamma rays. But in reality, the curtain is the water vapor, ozone, carbon dioxide, and molecules in the atmosphere. These blocked wavelengths are known as "absorption bands."" - GisGeography
#Science
Q: Does the atmosphere act like a “window”?
Genesis 8:2 KJV
…the windows of heaven were stopped, and the rain from heaven was restrained.
Confirmation:
"Think of the atmospheric window as a curtain with holes. And specific multispectral and hyperspectral bands can freely pass. The curtain (atmospheric window) blocks specific wavelengths like gamma rays. But in reality, the curtain is the water vapor, ozone, carbon dioxide, and molecules in the atmosphere. These blocked wavelengths are known as "absorption bands."" - GisGeography
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🌧 Science in the Bible 🪟
Q: Can these “windows of heaven” be opened by rain?
Genesis 7:11-12 KJV
…the windows of heaven were opened. 12 And the rain was upon the earth forty days and forty nights.
Malachi 3:10 KJV
…prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing…
Answer:
When we want to cool our rooms, we open a window. The atmosphere contains clouds. Clouds trap some heat that bounces off the surface of the earth and back into space. So the clouds act as a “closing” of the window. Therefore, one can “open” the window via rain.
"The windows are themselves dependent upon clouds, water vapor, trace greenhouse gases, and other components of the atmosphere." - Wiki
Additional information:
I have noticed some people read a phrase such as “windows of heaven” and assume that the Bible is insinuating that people imagined that God opened physical windows in the sky. Firstly, the Bible clearly shows that rain comes from clouds. Job 37:11 "Also by watering he wearieth the thick cloud…" When people do this it’s the equivalent of someone in the future reading about us using the phrase “the sun went down” and concluding that we believed in a geocentric model of the solar system (Sun revolving around the earth). It would show they’ve possibly ignored or are ignorant of all other statements we have made regarding the sun.
#Science
Q: Can these “windows of heaven” be opened by rain?
Genesis 7:11-12 KJV
…the windows of heaven were opened. 12 And the rain was upon the earth forty days and forty nights.
Malachi 3:10 KJV
…prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing…
Answer:
When we want to cool our rooms, we open a window. The atmosphere contains clouds. Clouds trap some heat that bounces off the surface of the earth and back into space. So the clouds act as a “closing” of the window. Therefore, one can “open” the window via rain.
"The windows are themselves dependent upon clouds, water vapor, trace greenhouse gases, and other components of the atmosphere." - Wiki
Additional information:
I have noticed some people read a phrase such as “windows of heaven” and assume that the Bible is insinuating that people imagined that God opened physical windows in the sky. Firstly, the Bible clearly shows that rain comes from clouds. Job 37:11 "Also by watering he wearieth the thick cloud…" When people do this it’s the equivalent of someone in the future reading about us using the phrase “the sun went down” and concluding that we believed in a geocentric model of the solar system (Sun revolving around the earth). It would show they’ve possibly ignored or are ignorant of all other statements we have made regarding the sun.
#Science
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🌧 Science in the Bible 👨🦳
Q: Does rain have a father?
Job 38:28 KJV
Hath the rain a father? or who hath begotten the drops of dew?
Answer:
The believer may say “yes, God”, the unbeliever may say “of course not”, both missing the point of the question. What is the purpose of a father? He provides seed which leads to a fertilised egg and the baby is created. Job is already aware how rain occurs, Job 26:8 "He bindeth up the waters in his thick clouds; and the cloud is not rent under them" So why is the Lord asking Job if rain has a father? The Lord wants Job to think about the process more, does rain need two properties to be "birthed"? Indeed it does. Water vapour alone will not cause rain. Water vapour condenses into clouds, but for water vapour to condense into clouds it requires condensation nuclei.
What are the sizes of these condensation nuclei?
"condensation nucleus, tiny suspended particle, either solid or liquid, upon which water vapour condensation begins in the atmosphere. Its diameter may range from a few microns to a few tenths of a micron (one micron equals 10ꜙ⁴ centimetre) [0.0001 cm]." - Britannica
What is the size of a sperm cell?
"Well, sperm cells are actually really tiny. In fact, they are some of the smallest cells in the human body, and measure just 0.005cm." - Natural Cycles
The understanding of condensation nuclei has led to cloud seeding: "Cloud seeding is a weather modification technique that improves a cloud’s ability to produce rain or snow by introducing tiny ice nuclei into certain types of subfreezing clouds. These nuclei provide a base for snowflakes to form. After cloud seeding takes place, the newly formed snowflakes quickly grow and fall from the clouds back to the surface of the Earth, increasing snowpack and streamflow." - DRI
Here’s a video about cloud seeding
Proverbs 8:26 KJV
While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.
Dew on the other hand, is a form of condensation that occurs when water vapour in the air cools and turns into liquid droplets: "When the moisture is deposited in the form of water droplets on cooler surfaces of solid objects (rather than nuclei in air above the surface) such as stones, grass blades and plant leaves, it is known as dew." - pmfias
#Science
Q: Does rain have a father?
Job 38:28 KJV
Hath the rain a father? or who hath begotten the drops of dew?
Answer:
The believer may say “yes, God”, the unbeliever may say “of course not”, both missing the point of the question. What is the purpose of a father? He provides seed which leads to a fertilised egg and the baby is created. Job is already aware how rain occurs, Job 26:8 "He bindeth up the waters in his thick clouds; and the cloud is not rent under them" So why is the Lord asking Job if rain has a father? The Lord wants Job to think about the process more, does rain need two properties to be "birthed"? Indeed it does. Water vapour alone will not cause rain. Water vapour condenses into clouds, but for water vapour to condense into clouds it requires condensation nuclei.
What are the sizes of these condensation nuclei?
"condensation nucleus, tiny suspended particle, either solid or liquid, upon which water vapour condensation begins in the atmosphere. Its diameter may range from a few microns to a few tenths of a micron (one micron equals 10ꜙ⁴ centimetre) [0.0001 cm]." - Britannica
What is the size of a sperm cell?
"Well, sperm cells are actually really tiny. In fact, they are some of the smallest cells in the human body, and measure just 0.005cm." - Natural Cycles
The understanding of condensation nuclei has led to cloud seeding: "Cloud seeding is a weather modification technique that improves a cloud’s ability to produce rain or snow by introducing tiny ice nuclei into certain types of subfreezing clouds. These nuclei provide a base for snowflakes to form. After cloud seeding takes place, the newly formed snowflakes quickly grow and fall from the clouds back to the surface of the Earth, increasing snowpack and streamflow." - DRI
Here’s a video about cloud seeding
Proverbs 8:26 KJV
While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.
Dew on the other hand, is a form of condensation that occurs when water vapour in the air cools and turns into liquid droplets: "When the moisture is deposited in the form of water droplets on cooler surfaces of solid objects (rather than nuclei in air above the surface) such as stones, grass blades and plant leaves, it is known as dew." - pmfias
#Science
Bible 📖 Encouragements 💪🏻 №19
Deuteronomy 7:18 KJV
Thou shalt not be afraid of them: but shalt well remember what the LORD thy God did unto Pharaoh, and unto all Egypt;
2 Chronicles 19:7 KJV
Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.
Isaiah 41:13 KJV
For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.
1 Corinthians 16:14 KJV
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
James 5:8 KJV
Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.
#BibleEncouragements
Deuteronomy 7:18 KJV
Thou shalt not be afraid of them: but shalt well remember what the LORD thy God did unto Pharaoh, and unto all Egypt;
2 Chronicles 19:7 KJV
Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.
Isaiah 41:13 KJV
For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.
1 Corinthians 16:14 KJV
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
James 5:8 KJV
Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.
#BibleEncouragements
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