The first introduction for us about heavens is in
Genesis 1:6-8
6 Then God said, “Let there be a [c]firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.” 7 Thus God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament; and it was so. 8 And God called the firmament Heaven. So the evening and the morning were the second day.
The Expanse is called Heaven.
The heavens are important part of creation.
Gods throne is in heaven
“Heaven is My throne,
And earth is My footstool.
Where is the house that you will build Me?
Levels of heaven
There are many levels of heaven. Some preachers talk about seven levels of heaven.
But in the scripture it was given at least mentioned about 3rd heaven
2 Corinthians 12:2
2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago—whether in the body I do not know, or whether out of the body I do not know, God knows—such a one was caught up to the third heaven.
In this third heaven there is paradise.
The first is the place where clouds reside, jets fly, birds fly. the hot balloons fly.
the second is where the stars , galaxies are hanging.
the third is what Paul was talking about.
For us, what is naturally seen with our eyes.
God partners with His Creation when He does the covenant.
When God makes a covenant He uses heaven and earth as witness.
Deuteronomy 4:26
26 I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day,
We are in world of gadgets,we hardly rejoice in the creation. we hardly go out and see the trees or skies
even if you goto a mountian, or beach , people are still with , their necks are bend to their phones.
we are in a very dangerous times.
V2,3 - They speak not with the words of men, but they speak silently.
Raj taguht me a game where he would put the headphones with loud music, i have to guess what the other person was speaking to me. I wont be hearing what they are saying, but will have to watch their lips and tell it out.
Romans 1:20 says
20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and [g]Godhead, so that they are without excuse
Night reveals knowledge. Day utters wisdom.
Every place, every land, the day and night tells about the Glory of God even if you are living in a forest.
Out of all Gods creation , Sun is the most significant one.
Heat, Light- Nothing is hidden from its heat.
Even Sun reveals the Wisdom of God.
The Bible says there is nothing hidden from the Word of God.
Hebrews 4 says
12 For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. 13 And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.
V7,8,9
Law of the Lord is perfect - Converts or restores the soul
Testimony of the Lord is sure - making wise the simple ( Rahab)
The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;
The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes;
The response is the below
9 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever;
Moreover by them Your servant is warned,
And in keeping them there is great reward.
We talk lot about sins.
But do we know God because of sin or do we know God because of God.
Gods conscious or sin conscious
V 12-13 -
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
Be acceptable in Your sight,
O Lord, my [h]strength and my Redeemer.
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