Fish
Fish was part of the creation. There were many symbolically uses of fish. Fish were a symbol of the kingdom of the LORD God, of the Resurrection, and of the first disciples called fishermen.
Year: 2015
Dove -Fowl
A dove was used to see if the waters were subsided from off the face of the ground. The dove was declared a pure bird by the Law of Moses. The dove was used for a sin-offering. The priests were permitted to sale doves in the courts of the temple. The image of the dove was used for the Holy Spirit descending on Jesus at his baptism.
Deer
According to the LORD God the Israelites could eat deer because the deer chews the cud and divides the hoof. Deer are care for by the LORD God. The wild deer are fleet of foot and swift. Deer are used symbolically.
Animals/Fowl Cattle/calf
The fifth day the LORD God commanded the earth to bring creatures and the cattle was mentioned. Man would have dominion over them. Calves were used for a sacrifice sin offering. Cattle were used for food. Cattle/ Calf were also used symbolically.
Family Life and Relationships in the Old Testament
Old Testament families are made up of parents, children, unmarried sisters, widows, concubines, servants, travelers, strangers and the cattle all falls under the protection of the head of the family.
Tamar Daughter in- Law of Judah
Tamar became the wife of the oldest son of Judah who was wicked in the sight of the LORD; and the LORD slew him. The second son of Judah, Onan, by Levirate Law was to marry Tamar and give her a child and raise it for Er. Onan refused and this angered the LORD God and he slew him. She did not handle being childless like the other Biblical woman in the Bible. Tamar took things into her own hand…
Timing Belongs to the LORD God
Sarah wanted to give Abraham a son so the covenant between the LORD God and Abraham would be fulfilled and that Abraham would be the “father of many nations.” Sarah was trying to control her destine as well as that of Abraham. It was not in her timing, nor was it in the timing of Abraham that he should become the “father of many nations”. The timing belongs to the LORD. Timing always belongs to the LORD.
Stages and Seasons of the Life of a Woman
“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:” Ecclesiastes 3:1. Life for a woman comes in many different stages understanding the different stages help women to be prepared and to adjust for each stage of life and keep your focus on Jesus.
Sarah: What’s in a Name?
Sarah shows us many different sides of the lives of being a woman. She was beautiful, faithful, loving, courageous, jealous, and strong willed, yet a loyal wife and a giving mother. There are many things we can learn from Sarah. First, we shall look at the name change from Sarai to Sarah.
The Role of Old Testament Women
Most of the Old Testament women and her families lived a rural type daily life. The majority of the Israelites lived in small village settlements.