We often times live out our faith in the same manner. It can be difficult sometimes for us to live our lives as though we really believe that what we really believe is really real. Now, do you follow that?
If I truly believe that what I believe is truly real, do I live my life in such a manner that I live it out as though I believe it?
I am one who truly believes the Bible to be the Holy Scriptures, divinely inspired to people who in turn wrote down the message God has given to them to pass on to us. I believe the historical accuracy of the scriptures add to the validity of what I read, believe and teach.
I get excited when I see things that have been found that add to the historical accuracy of just what I read in scripture.
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These arrowheads were part of the Dead Sea Scroll exhibit.
They were found in a battle ground around Lachish, a city in the
Southern Kingdom of Judah. This is a site where Joshua led
the Israel army in battle when they were preparing to occupy
the promised land. This battle is referenced in Joshua chapter 10
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A few years ago, I had the pleasure of visiting a traveling exhibit of the Dead Sea Scrolls. These are actually pieces of scrolls or other artifacts containing scripture that was written thousands of years ago, that had been hidden for many centuries and were re-discovered a few decades ago that verify the Word of God we read today, is in fact what had been written by the old prophets and Old Testament writers.
I also just had the privilege of visiting the Archaeological Museum at Johnson University. There are many artifacts here that help to prove once again that what I read in scripture and believe to be real, is in fact really real. Historical record is verified by the artifacts dug up proving these people, places and events are not just stories, but are historical fact.
One such artifact is this brick.
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This is a piece of a brick excavated from an ancient Babylon site near a temple.
The inscription on this brick gives tribute to King Nebuchadnezzar. He is the king
we read about throughout the Old Testament who conquered the Hebrew people
In Judah and took them captive to Babylon around 586BC. Nebuchadnezzar is
NOT a fictitious character, but is in fact a very real king and this story is true!
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It is encouraging to me to see artifacts such as this and know that it gives more credence to the fact that the Bible is NOT just a book of stories. It IS in fact historically accurate. It IS in fact reliable. It IS in fact something I can trust with what it says. It IS in fact the Word of God.
If I can believe this, then I must live my life as if I truly believe that what I really believe is in fact really real!!
How well do we do that?
