Season 3 Podcast 129 Origins

OriginsThe Bible is noted for its tantalizing brevity.  As we open Genesis, we read.“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1)What does, “In the beginning” mean? When did “In the beginning” occur? Where were we while the earth was being created?  It is strange, but God asks Job the same question.1 Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said,2 Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge?3 Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me.4 Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.5 Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it?6 Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof;7 When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy? (Job 38:1-7)We must ask, who were the morning stars that sang together? And who were the sons of God who shouted for joy? The Lord tells the Psalmist David.Psalm 82:6 “6 I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.”King David makes it clear that we are “children of God.” In other words, we are “all the sons of God who shouted for Joy.”  which by divine inheritance would make us gods, being the offspring of God. We would have also been those “morning stars who sang together.”  It is also clear, then that we were present when God laid the foundations of the earth. Three very important principles were taught by the Lord to Job and to David. Principle 1. We are immortal children of God.Principle 2. We lived in heaven with God before the heaven and the earth were created. In fact, we rejoiced at its creation.Principle 3. The earth and the havens, meaning our galaxy, have a beginning. The question arises, “Why did we sing together and why did we shout for joy.” The question is rhetorical. The earth was created for us. At the time referred to “in the beginning” we were immortal spirits. The Lord created the earth for us so that we may live on earth and gain a physical body. As Christians this is proof that we lived with God before the earth was created and rejoiced at its creation. Job asks God.17 What is man, that thou shouldest magnify him? and that thou shouldest set thine heart upon him?18 And that thou shouldest visit him every morning, and try him every moment?19 How long wilt thou not depart from me, nor let me alone till I swallow down my spittle?20 I have sinned; what shall I do unto thee, O thou preserver of men? why hast thou set me as a mark against thee, so that I am a burden to myself?21 And why dost thou not pardon my transgression, and take away mine iniquity? for now shall I sleep in the dust; and thou shalt seek me in the morning, but I shall not be. (Job 7:17-21)Job is speaking of death when he said, “for now shall I sleep in the dust; and thou shalt seek me in the morning, but I shall not be.” Clearly Job thinks death is imminent; therefore, he is calling upon the mercy of Christ. “why dost thou not pardon my transgression, and take away mine iniquity.” Job knows who his redeemer is.  O thou preserver of men.” It was also Job who said,