The Word or Weeds?

   The general instruction given to someone who is interested to know more about Christianity is to begin to read the Book of John, skipping over the foundation, what is called the “Old” Testament.  This is a subtle or perhaps even unconscious rejection of the Whole Word of God, rather like picking up a novel and starting at, say, chapter 42, expecting to fully comprehend what is going on so as to fully enjoy the conclusion.

   Because the foundation of the Whole Truth is skipped over, it is very difficult for people to know whether something is really of the Word or if it is a weed!  Our Father has allowed a division to occur and endure for two thousand years. But it will not be forever!

   Our Father — the Creator of all things — created all things through the Son, Who is from the Beginning, Who was with God and Who was God. In His Word, we see the awesome inspiration and revelation of the many themes and patterns of events He allowed to occur to teach us His ways. He created man in His own image for relationship, not because He needed anything, but because He wanted relationship. These patterns are there in the Word for those with eyes to see and a heart to seek after Him, not being blinded by weeds that were added in.

   One very significant theme to follow through the whole Word is the pattern of sevens:  the seven days of Creation, the seven Spirit ...