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The Treasure of Asking
It is very good that you are asking these questions. The very act of questioning is not doubt, but hunger — a hunger that pleases God. If we never ask, it either means we do not perceive the treasure hidden in the Word, or worse, we simply do not care to seek. But the Bible itself is alive (Hebrews 4:12). It is not a dead record of ancient words, but the very breath of God (2 Timothy 3:16). It does not just inform; it transforms. It is full of mysteries, and every mystery is an invitation to discovery.
The Word of God is a living Person — Christ Himself (John 1:1, 14). When you open the Scriptures, you are not just reading information; you are meeting Him. Therefore, these questions you ask are doors into encounter.
The Challenge of Language
One foundation we must understand: the Bible was written over centuries, by different authors, in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. Later, portions were filtered through Latin before reaching English. This matters, because English does not always capture the weight and depth of the original words.
Take for example: when we read the word God. In English, it feels flat. But in Hebrew, it is Elohim. Elohim is grammatically plural — a word used for Yahweh, the true God, but also for other divine beings or spiritual rulers (Psalm 82:1, Deuteronomy 32:17). It places Yahweh in a divine council, declaring Him supreme over every other power.
Then we have YHWH (Yahweh), God’s covenant name, rendered as LORD (all caps) in our Bibles. This name is so holy that Israel would not even pronounce it. When you see LORD, it is God Himself, the “I AM” who revealed Himself to Moses (Exodus 3:14).
And there is Adonai, meaning master, ruler, or lord. Sarah calls Abraham lord (Genesis 18:12) out of respect. Kings, rulers, and human authorities could also be addressed as lord. The context determines whether the word refers to God Himself or to human authority.
These distinctions matter. Without them, English readers collapse powerful categories into one flat term. But in Hebrew, every word trembles with divine weight.
1. Did God Create People for Slavery?
God never designed humanity for slavery. At creation, He made mankind in His image (Genesis 1:27). Dominion was given over creation, not over one another in chains. Slavery was not His design; it entered the world through sin, oppression, and the corrupted systems of men.
In Abraham’s time, slavery or servanthood was part of the social order. Yet even there, God’s covenant began to transform it. He gave Israel laws that protected servants, extended mercy, and pointed to freedom (Exodus 21, Deuteronomy 15). Compared to the cruel practices of surrounding nations, these laws were revolutionary — ahead of their time, rooted in compassion, and reflective of God’s justice.
But the deeper truth is this: everyone serves a master. Even today, humanity lives in forms of slavery — to addictions, systems, desires, or rulers. Spiritually, Jesus made it plain: “You cannot serve two masters” (Matthew 6:24). Paul explains: “You are slaves to the one you obey… either of sin, which leads to death, or obedience, which leads to righteousness” (Romans 6:16).
This is why John, Paul, Peter, and James all called themselves “bondservants” of Christ. The word means a willing slave, bound not by chains of fear but by cords of love. They found freedom in surrender. They were captivated by Christ, mastered by His mercy, owned by His grace. What the world calls slavery, they called joy.
Even in Genesis, Adam’s dominion hinted at this. The “servants” given to him foreshadowed the Gentiles — those outside covenant — who would later be gathered into the household of God through Christ.
The laws of Moses, all 613 of them, were a fence protecting Israel from idolatry and corruption, preserving them for the Messiah. They were like a wall against Satan’s schemes. Slavery in English sounds harsh, but the Hebrew paints a different picture: belonging, loyalty, service.
That is why John, overwhelmed by love, could declare: I am a bondservant of Jesus Christ.
In Christ, the final word is spoken: “There is neither slave nor free… for you are all one in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:28). The Exodus was not just history; it was a living prophecy of God’s eternal desire: I set My people free.
2. Why Is the Term “Lord” Used in So Many Ways?
The Hebrew language paints layers:
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Elohim → divine beings, but supremely Yahweh.
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YHWH (LORD) → God’s covenant name, the “I AM.”
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Adonai (Lord) → master, ruler, king — applied both to God and men.
So Sarah could call Abraham “lord” in respect (1 Peter 3:6), while Abraham bowed before the LORD Himself in Genesis 18.
The Angel of the LORD is another mystery. Unlike created angels, He speaks as God, receives worship, and declares, “I am the God of your fathers” (Exodus 3:6). This is not Gabriel or Michael. This is Christ before Bethlehem.
When Scripture says, “the Word of the LORD came,” it shows God’s living communication — not abstract, but personal, manifesting in vision, Spirit, or direct speech. The Word is always a Person.
Thus, “lord” can stretch from cultural respect to divine revelation — but context reveals who is being addressed.
3. Who Is the Angel of the LORD?
Everywhere He appears, the Angel of the LORD blurs the line. He is called an angel (messenger), yet He speaks as God, receives worship, and carries divine authority. To Hagar, He was comfort. To Abraham, He was promise. To Moses, He was fire. To Gideon, He was strength.
This is Jesus — the pre-incarnate Christ, stepping into history before His birth in Bethlehem. Just as a phone delivers a voice but is not the speaker, ordinary angels deliver messages. But when the Angel of the LORD speaks, the voice is not borrowed. It is God Himself.
The mystery is breathtaking: before the Word became flesh (John 1:14), He walked among His people, veiled in angelic form. The God who would later dwell in us by His Spirit was already drawing near, whispering, guiding, protecting.
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4. Isaac and Ishmael — A Prophetic Contrast
Isaac and Ishmael are not just brothers; they are living parables.
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Ishmael: born of human impatience, “according to the flesh.”
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Isaac: born of divine promise, “according to the Spirit.”
Paul makes this crystal clear in Galatians 4. Ishmael represents bondage; Isaac represents freedom.
When we do not wait on the Lord, we birth Ishmaels — choices rooted in fleshly reasoning, which lead to strife. Yet God, in His mercy, still blessed Ishmael, making him a great nation (Genesis 17:20). But the covenant promise flowed through Isaac, the child of faith.
This is why conflict echoes to this day between their descendants. Ishmael’s line settled largely in Arabia; Isaac’s line became Israel. The prophecy to Hagar foresaw Ishmael’s children “living in hostility toward all” (Genesis 16:12). But today’s Middle Eastern struggles are not merely ethnic — they are spiritual. The true solution is found not in land or politics, but in Christ, who “has destroyed the barrier… making peace” (Ephesians 2:14–16).
The inheritance is not soil alone, but sonship. In Christ, Jew and Gentile become one new humanity.
5. Why Was Lot Living in Sodom, and Why Offer His Daughters?
Lot chose Sodom because he saw fertile land (Genesis 13:10–12). Yet what looked good to the eyes was poison to the soul. Sodom’s culture was wicked, saturated with perversion.
When angels came, Lot recognized their divine nature. The men of Sodom demanded them for abuse. Lot, in desperation to protect his guests, offered his daughters instead (Genesis 19:7–8). This was not righteousness but desperation, reflecting the warped cultural code of hospitality.
This shocking moment exposes both the depravity of Sodom and Lot’s compromised judgment. The city’s corruption had begun to infect him. Yet even here, God’s mercy was greater. He sent angels to drag Lot and his family out before judgment fell.
6. Why Did Abraham Say Sarah Was His Sister?
Abraham’s statement was both true and deceptive. Sarah was indeed his half-sister (Genesis 20:12). But his motive was fear — fear of rulers who would kill him to take Sarah, whose beauty radiated even in old age.
This reveals Abraham’s humanity. He trusted God enough to leave his homeland, yet in moments of fear, he wavered. Still, God protected His promise. Twice, He intervened, restraining kings and preserving Sarah.
Here is the lesson: God’s covenant rests not on man’s perfection, but on His own faithfulness.
7. Why Were These Men of God Fearful, Even With God Appearing?
Because when the Holy One appears, flesh trembles. Even John, who leaned on Jesus’ chest in intimacy, later fell as though dead when he saw the risen Christ in glory (Revelation 1:17). The unveiled presence of God overwhelms human strength.
This fear is not terror but awe — the reverence creation owes its Creator. Every knee bows, every tongue confesses: Jesus Christ is Lord (Philippians 2:10–11).
8. What Does All This Teach Us About God?
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He is patient and faithful, even when we falter.
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He appears in visions, dreams, angelic forms, and in His Son.
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He delivers from every bondage — Egypt, Babylon, sin, and Satan.
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He rules as Master, but His mastery is love.
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He calls us to reverence, but also to trust.
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He is the God of covenant, who weaves history toward redemption in Christ.
The deeper we ask, the more we see: He is the treasure. He is the answer. And in Christ, every mystery finds its fulfillment.
God speaks in Dreams, Vision, Voice, Inspirations, Thoughts
The Journey: From New Birth to Ascension Encounters
Level 1 – New Birth (Milk of the Word)
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Experience: A person is born again by receiving Christ (John 3:3, 1 Peter 1:23). Their spirit comes alive. They become children of God (John 1:12).
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Food: “Milk” — the simple truths of salvation, forgiveness, prayer, and the love of God (1 Peter 2:2).
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Voice of God: The believer begins to sense the inner witness of the Spirit (Romans 8:16). God speaks gently, mostly through Scripture and conscience.
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Goal: Establish identity in Christ, assurance of salvation, and hunger for God’s Word.
Level 2 – Discipleship & Growth (Training Stage)
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Experience: The believer learns to walk by the Spirit, not the flesh (Galatians 5:16). They start crucifying old habits and building holiness.
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Food: Still milk, but now mixed with soft “bread” — basic teachings on righteousness, obedience, and repentance (Hebrews 6:1–2).
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Voice of God: God begins to speak through dreams, inner promptings, and the counsel of teachers. The believer learns discernment.
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Goal: Build discipline, form intimacy through prayer and Word, learn to yield to the Spirit.
Level 3 – Maturity & Solid Food
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Experience: The believer starts carrying responsibility. They no longer live only for themselves but for the Body of Christ. They discern spiritual warfare and learn to wield authority in Christ.
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Food: “Meat” — deeper revelations of righteousness, sanctification, sonship, and spiritual authority (Hebrews 5:14).
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Voice of God: God entrusts visions, prophetic dreams, and deeper inspirations. The believer learns to judge between soul and spirit, truth and error.
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Goal: Transformation into Christlikeness, capacity to carry responsibility in the Kingdom.
Level 4 – Friendship With God
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Experience: At this level, God begins to treat the believer not just as a child, but as a friend and steward (John 15:15). They share His burdens, His secrets, and His strategies.
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Food: Hidden manna (Revelation 2:17) — mysteries of the Kingdom that only friends receive (Amos 3:7).
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Voice of God: The believer now hears God clearly through visions, trances, angelic encounters, prophetic downloads, and sometimes audible voice. They begin to carry messages for others.
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Goal: To align with God’s purposes in the earth, partnering with Him in intercession, prophecy, and ministry.
Level 5 – Sonship & Glory
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Experience: Sons are led by the Spirit (Romans 8:14). Here, the believer carries authority as an heir, ruling with Christ. Their life manifests the Kingdom — healings, miracles, deliverance flow naturally.
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Food: Kingdom mysteries and heavenly wisdom. They no longer just feed; they feed others.
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Voice of God: Encounters intensify — open visions, angelic visitations, and the manifest presence of God. God begins to trust them with the nations, laws of the Spirit, and deeper realms of glory.
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Goal: To reveal Christ to creation, setting captives free, and bringing heaven to earth.
Level 6 – Heavenly Encounters (Ascension Dimension)
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Experience: Like Paul (2 Corinthians 12:2–4) and John (Revelation 4:1–2), the believer is caught up into heavenly realms. They experience the throne room, the council of heaven, mysteries of eternity. These are not casual encounters but weighty responsibilities.
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Food: Pure revelation of Christ’s glory. They feast directly from the Throne — wisdom, secrets, end-time mysteries.
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Voice of God: Face-to-face encounters, throne room visions, divine downloads. Jesus Himself manifests (like to John in Revelation).
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Goal: To bring heaven’s blueprint to earth. These are governmental sons, carrying authority not just for personal life, but for nations and global assignments.
Progression in Summary (from Milk to Meat)
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Child (Born Again) → milk → inner witness.
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Disciple (Growing) → training food → dreams, promptings.
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Mature (Solid Food) → meat → visions, discernment.
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Friend (Secrets of God) → hidden manna → prophetic encounters.
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Son (Glory Carrier) → Kingdom mysteries → authority, miracles.
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Heavenly Man (Ascension) → throne encounters → government, blueprint.
⚡ Key Insight:
The progression is not automatic. Many remain at “milk level” because they resist sanctification, intimacy, and obedience. But those who press in — through holiness, surrender, and hunger — ascend. God reveals Himself according to our capacity to carry Him.
Paul says, “I know a man in Christ who was caught up to the third heaven” (2 Corinthians 12:2). John says, “At once I was in the Spirit, and behold, a throne stood in heaven” (Revelation 4:2). These ascension encounters are not fantasy — they are invitations for mature sons.
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