Jeff Hamilton

  • Shadow Thinking

    Each time I read the book of Job I'm reminded of how limited our understanding of God actually is. Much of what Job's advisors say to him about God is correct, but it's not complete. Our understanding…

    Created 5 months ago

    Job 38:2 (ESV)

  • Where is wisdom?

    In the "wisdom" books (Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes), the search for wisdom is central to mankind's existence. More important than the pursuit of wealth or status. But it proves to be the most elusive.…

    Created 5 months ago

    Job 28:20 (ESV), Job 28:21 (ESV), Job 28:22 (ESV), Job 28:23 (ESV), Job 28:24 (ESV), Job 28:25 (ESV), Job 28:26 (ESV), Job 28:27 (ESV), Job 28:28 (ESV)

  • "Fool" for God

    I love Job. Not only does he have to deal with his own troubles, he has to deal with his buddies who are trying to explain Job's situation to him and why God is punishing him. What their comments expose…

    Created 5 months ago

    Iyov 13:7 (OJB), Iyov 13:8 (OJB), Iyov 13:9 (OJB)

  • The Good and Bad makes a blessing

    As Satan's attacks against him were just starting, Job makes a powerful statement: "Shall we receive good from God and not trouble?" Now I don't believe God is the cause of trouble in my life. I know…

    Created 5 months ago

    Iyov 2:10 (OJB)

  • Guilt & Shame, Transgression & Iniquity

    When God confronts Cain, Cain is devastated saying that the "consequence for his iniquity" is more than he can bear. I always try to differentiate between 2 terms - "transgression" is doing something…

    Created 5 months ago

    Bereshis 4:13 (OJB)

  • Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note

    2012-01-01

  • "Really?"

    Although there is no punctuation in ancient writing, I find it interesting that the Orthodox Jewish Bible states that the fall began with a simple accusation of what man (or "isha" woman) knew about God;…

    Created 5 months ago

    Bereshis 3:1 (OJB)

  • Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan

    2012-01-01

  • Genesis 8:21

    Genesis 8:21 (ASV)
    And Jehovah smelled the sweet savor; and Jehovah said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man’s sake, for that the imagination of man’s heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more everything living, as I have done.

    Created about 3 years ago

    Labels: natureofman